Ok, I've scanned quite a few topics and haven't seen any discussions on this point so I figured I'd bring it up.
It seems that counselors can avoid the traps at the fuse box if they approach from a certain angle based on the auto-correcting position of the animation for repair. Never had a player using a mic or speaking English do it or reply when I asked.
Yes, I know, I'm an asshole for trapping the fuse box, but that's beside the point. It might be something that needs to be looked into.