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    Izzy Kay's Avatar
    Izzy Kay Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 1, 2010, 01:31 AM
    I started working for an electrician about 2 weks ago. Can you give me some advice?
    I got a job working for an electrician about 2 weks ago without prior experience. Is there any advice out there for new elecriticians?
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    Jan 1, 2010, 01:52 AM
    Hi, Izzy Kay!

    Do you have at least liability insurance?

    Thanks!
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    Jan 1, 2010, 03:06 AM

    Wear grounded shoes :)
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    Jan 1, 2010, 06:51 AM
    Liability insurance is only for a self employed contractor. An hourly worker will be, or should be, covered by the employer.

    Grounded shoes? Sorry, but I prefer non-grounded shoes, called insulated. Grounded would only help conduct electricity Through me, and I would like to prevent that.

    New electricians should be looking into what formal training is needed, and available.

    If your suppose to be an apprentice, then be sure you are registered with the state your working in. Each state will have it's own apprenticeship program.

    If you work "under the table" any time on the job WILL NOT be recorded. Most apprentice ship programs require recorded on the job training that is typically 4 to 5 years. Many an apprentice have worked unrecorded for years, only to find that none was recorded,and need to start over again.

    Training to learn and understand the National Electric Code is needed, along with safety training, learn electrical theory, Ohm's Law, math, algebra, blueprint reading, and circuit design.

    So. Are you just a helper or laborer? Is all the work you do supervised and inspected by a licensed electrician? What exactly is your situation?
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    Jan 1, 2010, 07:29 AM

    Do NOT use "Grounded Shoes" as mentioned, you will be more likely to be shocked.
    Electricity is Silent and Deadly.
    Slowly build up on Tools, Testers, Knowledge and Code.
    Some Electrician Can be a Pain to learn from, They will tell you to do something, you are not to ask why, just do it without understanding.
    I prefer my Help to be Smart, helps keep me and them safe.
    I would Get The "Handbook to the National Electrical Code" as it Explains the code with examples as well.
    Will see if I can get you a couple of Good Sites For Reference and Learning, Here's one:
    http://www.mikeholt.com/
    http://www.electrical-online.com/default.htm
    I would also look through Past Post on Electrical on this post, as many problems are explained.
    Good Luck
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    Jan 1, 2010, 10:41 AM
    Good luck. And you may want to try Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum as well.
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    Jan 4, 2010, 08:06 AM

    So, Izzy, will you be answering my questions?
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    Jan 4, 2010, 06:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell View Post
    So, Izzy, will you be answering my questions?
    Good question! :)
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    Jan 5, 2010, 02:56 PM
    Must be another "one hit wonder", I guess.
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    Jan 6, 2010, 07:23 PM

    What I would say to you is connect with the local union hall of the IBEW, look up the phone number and ask to speak with one of the officers.

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