Electrician

What Electricians Do?
Electricians install and maintain electrical systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
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Duties
Electricians typicallydo the following:
* Read blueprints or technical diagrams before doing work
* Install and maintain wiring and lighting systems
* Inspect electrical components, such as transformers andcircuit breakers
* Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
* Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
* Follow state andlocal building regulations based on the National Electric Code
* Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment

Work Environment
Electricians workindoors and out, in homes, businesses, factories, and construction sites. They occasionally work in cramped spaces. Constant lifting, standing, and kneeling can be tiring. Those who work infactories are often subject to noisy machinery. Some may need to travel long distances to get to jobsites.
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Injuries
Electricians have ahigher-than-average injury and illness rate. The most common risks are electrical shocks and burns, but electricians also risk cuts, falls, and other common construction-related injuries. As a result, they mustfollow safety guidelines and wear protective clothing and safety glasses to reduce these risks. 
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Work Schedules
Almost all electricians work fulltime, which may include evenings and weekends. During scheduled maintenance, inside electricians can expect to work overtime. Overtime is also common on construction worksites, where meetingdeadlines is critical.
How to Become an Electrician ?
Although most electricians learn through a formal apprenticeship, some start out by attending a technical school. Most states require licensure. ...