Meter tool with safety shield

An electrical blast shield for connection with a meter tool, the blast shield comprising:

• a first surface opposite a second surface, wherein the first surface diameter is in a range from 18 inches to 24 inches;
• a central first opening extending completely through the blast shield from the first surface to the second surface, wherein the central first opening is adapted to receive a component of the meter tool therethrough for gripping with a dominant hand of an operator;
• a shield handle connected to the first surface offset from the central first opening adapted to be grasped by a nondominant hand of an operator;
• and
• wherein the blast shield is formed from a transparent material.

In combination;

• an electrical power meter including a base with a front and back surface, and a dome extending outwardly from the front surface of the base;
• wherein the meter is adapted to engage one or more stabs mounts on a meter mount;
• a meter tool selectively engageable with the meter to detach the same from the meter mount;
• wherein the meter tool comprises:
• a sleeve member having a first end opposite a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween;
• a cavity defined by the sleeve member;
• an opening to the cavity defined in the first end of the sleeve member;
• wherein the cavity is sized to receive a portion of the meter therein through the opening;
• an adjustment mechanism provided on the sleeve member;
• wherein the adjustment mechanism is operable to change the size of the opening to the cavity;
• and wherein the adjustment mechanism is movable between a first position where the opening is enlarged to permit entry of the meter into the cavity;
• and a second position where the opening is reduced;
• and
• an engagement assembly provided at the first end of the sleeve member;
• said engagement assembly being adapted to engage a portion of the meter when the adjustment mechanism is moved into the second position.