The internal disconnect shield helps reduce the risk of electric shock and arc flash by providing a method to barrier the disconnect switch inside the main enclosure, which minimizes incidental contact or exposure to the line side lugs. Designed to cover variable-depth or cable-operated disconnect switches, it can be retrofitted in an existing system or integrated into a new system. The internal disconnect shield does not eliminate the potential for an arc flash. It is not designed to contain the heat and pressure or direct it away from workers if an arc flash does occur.