Health Issues For Electricians

Electricians work in a lot of different settings and could be exposed to different health hazards. Some of these health hazards that electricians are exposed to are solvents, solder, lead and other materials to mention a few. Electricians also sometimes work in small confined spaces. Workers can be injured and killed each year while trying to work in confined spaces. There are many reasons why these kind of spaces can be very dangerous to workers everywhere. People that try and rescue workers from these types of spaces can also be in danger.

Another hazard for an electrician is fatal risk of electric shock. Most people don't realize but the current in your home or a business can carry enough electrical power to cause electrocution and even death. If you come in contact with a live part of a lamp socket while changing a light bulb, this could be very dangerous and could kill or injure a person. You can also get electric burns. Moulds, fungi and bacteria can also be a health issue for electricians. Electricians work in moist and wet areas at times. In homes and buildings moulds and fungi can grow on drywall, fabric, wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper and carpeting. Any moist area can be affected by this and can be a health hazard to a electrician.