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cuales son los riesgos en electricians?
specifically for, anyone in the electrical field
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Andrés’s Answer
Hi Kristal,
The risks are high and impactful; the most important thing you can learn is LOTO (Log Out, Tag Out). It's a lock and a whole system for blocking different types of energy, including electrical. If you work on any equipment, you'll be safe. I recommend researching this topic; there are many videos on YouTube about LOTO, as well as LOTOTO (Log Out, Tag Out). Make sure you have your PPE: dielectric boots, insulating clothing, and an electrical work mat. This way, you can ground yourself and avoid injury.
The risks are high and impactful; the most important thing you can learn is LOTO (Log Out, Tag Out). It's a lock and a whole system for blocking different types of energy, including electrical. If you work on any equipment, you'll be safe. I recommend researching this topic; there are many videos on YouTube about LOTO, as well as LOTOTO (Log Out, Tag Out). Make sure you have your PPE: dielectric boots, insulating clothing, and an electrical work mat. This way, you can ground yourself and avoid injury.
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Sheila’s Answer
Thanks for the great question! I will comment from the perspective of the proving ground garage where I most recently worked. Our team included electrical technicians and our focus was automotive and military advanced future vehicles.
The work varied daily which made it very exciting. A few examples of daily electrical technician activities: building wiring harnesses for advanced vehicles, root causing electrical issues on current and advanced concept vehicles, readying vehicles for testing at the proving grounds, using various shop equipment, working with engineers and CAD designers to develop concept vehicles including providing input on designs and concepts, inventing, disassembling and assembling vehicles and components, garage safety walks/equipment checks in work areas, and supporting validation / testing activities. Our team was highly skilled and in great demand – it is a great field to go into.
From a risk perspective, safety is always a top priority – from electrical vehicle work to building/equipment safety. For our team members, we had regular training. We also did safety messages daily, safety walks, and equipment checks. For some work, specialized training was required. (for example – special training was required to work on electric vehicles, high voltage systems, or on electric vehicle batteries.)
Best wishes as you explore your future career.
The work varied daily which made it very exciting. A few examples of daily electrical technician activities: building wiring harnesses for advanced vehicles, root causing electrical issues on current and advanced concept vehicles, readying vehicles for testing at the proving grounds, using various shop equipment, working with engineers and CAD designers to develop concept vehicles including providing input on designs and concepts, inventing, disassembling and assembling vehicles and components, garage safety walks/equipment checks in work areas, and supporting validation / testing activities. Our team was highly skilled and in great demand – it is a great field to go into.
From a risk perspective, safety is always a top priority – from electrical vehicle work to building/equipment safety. For our team members, we had regular training. We also did safety messages daily, safety walks, and equipment checks. For some work, specialized training was required. (for example – special training was required to work on electric vehicles, high voltage systems, or on electric vehicle batteries.)
Best wishes as you explore your future career.