Safety in the Electrical Field
In today’s world, every job pursued comes with a certain level of risk. Whether it be a financial risk or risk of a physical injury, one must be prepared to face anything. Electricians are at an extremely high risk of causing physical harm to themselves while on the job. As the number of electricians who enter the work force continues to rise each year, the risk of on-the-job injuries doubles. Some of the most common, yet dangerous risks electricians face every day include: fatal electric shock, exposure to asbestos, lead, solvents, and solder inhalation, and, for those seeking to start their own electrical contract business, a potential risk of being fined and penalized. It is important for those entering the electrical work force to be well aware of these risks and to be prepared to overcome them, along with many others.
Electric shock can happen anywhere ranging from a common household to an electrical work site. More serious forms of electric shock …show more content…
The job includes working late evenings and, sometimes, on weekends. Dangers, such as electrical shock, exposure to asbestos, and inhalation of toxic substances, constantly loom over electricians while they work, so they must stay on their toes at all times and be prepared for any situation. Fortunately, electricians are given a code to follow called the National Electrical Code that includes, “a comprehensive listing of practices to protect workers and equipment from electrical hazards such as fire and electrocution” (Jones). On top of staying physically safe, electricians must have proper insurance to keep themselves financially and legally safe. However, the job is rewarding in many ways and is a perfect job choice for those who want a more “hands on” career. Although the job comes with several different risks, if proper equipment and practice is used the work is just as harmless as a desk
In today’s world, every job pursued comes with a certain level of risk. Whether it be a financial risk or risk of a physical injury, one must be prepared to face anything. Electricians are at an extremely high risk of causing physical harm to themselves while on the job. As the number of electricians who enter the work force continues to rise each year, the risk of on-the-job injuries doubles. Some of the most common, yet dangerous risks electricians face every day include: fatal electric shock, exposure to asbestos, lead, solvents, and solder inhalation, and, for those seeking to start their own electrical contract business, a potential risk of being fined and penalized. It is important for those entering the electrical work force to be well aware of these risks and to be prepared to overcome them, along with many others.
Electric shock can happen anywhere ranging from a common household to an electrical work site. More serious forms of electric shock …show more content…
The job includes working late evenings and, sometimes, on weekends. Dangers, such as electrical shock, exposure to asbestos, and inhalation of toxic substances, constantly loom over electricians while they work, so they must stay on their toes at all times and be prepared for any situation. Fortunately, electricians are given a code to follow called the National Electrical Code that includes, “a comprehensive listing of practices to protect workers and equipment from electrical hazards such as fire and electrocution” (Jones). On top of staying physically safe, electricians must have proper insurance to keep themselves financially and legally safe. However, the job is rewarding in many ways and is a perfect job choice for those who want a more “hands on” career. Although the job comes with several different risks, if proper equipment and practice is used the work is just as harmless as a desk