Bruce may have looked at the instructions in his panelboard like theseand if he simply mentioned the torque requirements, he would have done what anyone would expect of a professional.
I would admire that type of home inspector, and as far as the thermal image testing, some here are now becomong experts on this testing procedure and may have some images that could be included in a report, just to give another method of inspection.
Burns and Other Injuries
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Shock-related injuries include burns, internal injuries, and injuries due to involuntary muscle contractions.Burns
The most common shock-related injury is a burn. Burns suffered in electrical incidents may be one or more of the following three types:
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Excessive electricity flowing through the human body can cause serious damage to internal organs. Resulting medical problems include hemorrhage (or internal bleeding), tissue destruction, and nerve or muscle damage. These internal injuries may not be immediately apparent to the victim or observers; however, left untreated, they can result in death. Photo Example
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Normal muscle contraction is caused by very small amounts of electricity that are created within our bodies. Muscles violently contract when stimulated by excessive amounts of electricity. These involuntary contractions can damage muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and may even cause broken bones. If the victim is holding an electrocuting object, hand muscles may contract, making it impossible to drop the object and prolonging contact with the current. Also, injury or death may result when violent muscle contractions cause workers to fall from ladders and scaffolds or inadvertently strike other objects.Photo Example
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