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As an electrician, you spend a lot of your day crouched over low areas or forcing your body into uncomfortable positions to reach wiring and electrical components. In our previous article, we discussed various health problems electricians can face and what you can do to prevent them. One of the health problems we mentioned was…

As part of your electrician training, you will likely cover at least the basics of asbestos awareness and safety. But why is this course of study so important? While asbestos is no longer used in new construction, this harmful material still exists in many residential and commercial buildings. Buildings constructed before 1973 may contain spray…

No matter how much you enjoy your work, the first few weeks of a more physically demanding job can seem daunting. During your adjustment period, you may find yourself leaving the worksite at the end of your day with some aching muscles instead of your usual smile. Being an electrician requires a higher level of…

As an electrician, holding hand tools and working with your hands all day, every day, you are at high risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. In this blog, we go over everything you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome, including the symptoms and how you can prevent it. What Is Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome…

You want to increase your earning power and open yourself up to new job opportunities. As part of this career development, you’ve considered continuing your education. There’s only one issue: traditional classroom settings have never been the best way for you to learn new skills. You prefer to learn by doing. For example, you may…

In a previous blog post, we mentioned that Elvis Presley once worked as an electrician. As it turns out, Elvis wasn’t the only famous person to work in this field. Several well-known celebrities studied or worked as electricians. Working in the electrical field gave many of them skills that they later used in their new careers.…

If you plan to enter a skilled trade industry, you will likely have to complete vocational school. Many schools offer similar curriculum, but not all schools offer it in the same way. One of the most important ways to prepare for your future career is to learn your trade through practical experience and hands-on training.…

You might assume most electricians set up the lighting in homes. Or, you might think they work mostly on outdoor electrical lines. These are certainly possibilities, but they’re not the only job opportunities for electricians. Whether you’re just starting out as an electrician or looking to expand your job opportunities, consider these job possibilities. Residential Wiring Billions…

When you first received training as an electrician, you probably did a little with first aid. But now that you’re an electrical contractor or field worker, do you think you could still perform first aid as well now as you could back then? And have you kept up with the latest techniques to ensure you could…

You wouldn’t bring dull, broken tools to a job, would you? Then why are you inclined to show up to work if your back hurts, or you’re dealing with another seemingly minor health issue? So many great electricians take a beating from the job’s long hours and physical challenges. Instead of doing the minor things to improve…