Environment and Culture of the workplace
Electricians work on new or existing residential homes, commercial properties or industrial projects or businesses. Apprentice electricians work for electrical contractors for the duration of their on the job training, and many will remain with contracting companies, which can range in size from two employees to thousands of employees.
This career choice can be hazardous as it involves working with electricity, working on building sites and often working at heights. Dangers are kept to a minimum with correct training and knowledge, and the occurance of workplace incidents is low compared to many trades where less emphasis is placed on safety.
Some jobs will be strenuous and it is for this reason you must be physically fit.
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National Electrical & Communications Association
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is the voice of the electrotechnology contracting industry. NECA is the only association that represents the interests of electrical and communications contractors nationally.
NECA actively represents the needs and entitlements of contractors at all levels of government and industry, ensuring members' needs are heard. We provide up-to-date industry-relevant information including occupational health and safety, industrial and legislative requirements.
Did you know that Thomas Edison (1880), Edward Johnson (1882) and Albert Sadacca (1917) invented the electric Christmas Lights?