What is permitted to be worn when working on live or energized equipment?

In the context of working on live or energized equipment, safety protocols are crucial to minimize risk. Non-conductive clothing is essential to avoid accidental electrical conduction, which can lead to severe injury or fatality.

Conductive clothing, such as clothing made from materials that can conduct electricity, poses a significant hazard as it can create a path for electrical current to flow through the body. Hence, it is strictly prohibited when working near energized sources.

The only safe option when it comes to clothing is non-conductive materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them, thereby providing protection against electric shocks. However, if this option implies wearing nothing at all or attire that does not provide the requisite protection, it would not be considered safe practice. Therefore, the emphasis is on wearing non-conductive clothing rather than permitting a broad interpretation that might lead to unsafe choices during work on energized equipment.

Thus, indicating that neither option A nor B is fully compliant would be appropriate in a context asking for what is specifically permitted, leading to the choice that indicates neither clothing is acceptable under such risky conditions.