Electrician Profession Podcast PDF
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This document discusses the profession of an electrician and associated risks like electrical shocks, falls, and exposure to hazardous materials. It also emphasizes the importance of safety precautions and proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
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electrician Electricians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Their duties include: Risks **Electrical Shocks and Electrocution:** Direct contact with live wires can lead to severe...
electrician Electricians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Their duties include: Risks **Electrical Shocks and Electrocution:** Direct contact with live wires can lead to severe injuries or fatalities. **Falls:** Tasks often require working at heights, posing risks of falling **Exposure to Hazardous Materials:** Potential contact with toxic substances like asbestos in older buildings. Direct contact with live wires or energized components can lead to severe injuries or fatalities. Even low voltage can be dangerous under certain conditions. A sudden release of energy caused by an electric arc can result in burns, hearing loss, and projectiles. - Insulated gloves, safety goggles, hard hats, and flame-resistant clothing are essential. - Keep an eye out for other hazards, like falling objects or moving machinery.
