Electrical apprentice is pressured to work on live circuits despite safety concerns and lack of experience, leading to shock incidents.

No easy way to locate circuit breakers or shut off power remotely; foremen prioritize convenience over safety.

Severity

5Critical

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 8, 2026

Workarounds Described

works on live outlets/lights because foreman says to
continues working hot despite not knowing where panel or breaker is

Implied Software Gaps

Mobile app to locate and remotely de-energize circuits without panel access

App Concept

SafeCircuit Pro

A mobile app that lets electricians quickly and remotely identify and shut off specific circuits using a smart breaker panel retrofit. It logs lockout/tagout actions and prevents live work on circuits that can be de-energized, protecting inexperienced workers.

Key Features

Circuit finder with one-tap shutdown from smartphone
Audit trail of all lockout/tagout actions for compliance
Integration with existing breaker panels via smart relays
Alerts when a live circuit is accessed without proper authorization

Target Users: Electrical contractors and construction companies with 5-50 employees, especially those with apprentices.

Revenue Model: $29/mo per user subscription with $99 installation fee for the smart panel module

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