Hiring an Electrician: The Reasons Why (Continued)

An electrician keeps you and your home safe.

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As we covered previously, if you need something simple like a new ceiling lamp put in,‭ ‬or something more complex like rewiring your entire house,‭ ‬the only sensible approach is to hire an electrician to do the job for you.

Hire an Electrician:  Improper Wiring Can Lead to Fires

One of the main reasons that people often avoid hiring an electrician contractor is because they think they can save some money by doing the job themselves. While it is possible that you could save yourself some money by doing an electrical wiring job yourself, it’s also possible that it will end up costing you more money. If you don’t wire an electrical component properly then this will lead to problems. Sometimes those problems can be very serious.   If an electrical component, such as a light switch, isn’t wired properly it can damage the component. That would mean then having to buy a replacement component, then hiring an electrician contractor to install it for you.
If you get really unlucky the wiring mistake could actually damage the electrical wiring in your entire home. Then you are definitely going to need to hire a residential electrician, and it’s not going to be cheap either.  In a worst-case scenario, an electrical wiring mistake can actually lead to a short, that triggers a fire. Obviously, a fire is not something you ever want to deal with. Even if the fire is contained you are still going to be looking at significant damage to your home that is going to be quite expensive to repair. If the fire isn’t contained you could be looking at the total loss of your home and all of your belongings.

It Isn't Just Fire: Electrical Injury is Another Big Danger

While the thought of losing your home and all of your possessions is bad enough, it can still get worse from here. You and your family sleep in your home, so anything you do that increases your risk of a fire should raise some major red flags.
Just think about how you would feel if you tried to save some money by doing electrical work yourself instead of hiring an electrician, then your home caught fire as a result. If you lost a member of your family,  however, this is the type of tragedy that many people never recover from.
So stay safe, and keep your  home safe from fire damage.  Hire a residential electrician today.
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Electrical Injury in the Workplace: Hire a Commercial Electrician

Hiring a commercial electrician can help businesses avoid the very real danger of electrical injury.

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Why Electrical Injury Is a Very Real Problem

If you are a business owner, you are likely not very worried about electrical injury at the workplace. But you should be. According to the OSHA website:

"Out of 4,386 worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2014, 899 or 20.5% were in construction-that is, one in five worker deaths last year were in construction. The leading causes of private sector worker deaths (excluding highway collisions) in the construction industry were falls, followed by electrocution, struck by object, and caught-in/between. These "Fatal Four" were responsible for more than half (60.6%) the construction worker deaths in 2014, BLS reports. Eliminating the Fatal Four would save 545 workers' lives in America every year.

Falls — 359 out of 899 total deaths in construction in CY 2014 (39.9%)
Electrocutions - 74 (8.2%)
Struck by Object - 73 (8.1%)
Caught-in/between* - 39 (4.3%)
(*This category includes construction workers killed when caught-in or compressed by equipment or objects, and struck, caught, or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or material)
Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards violated in FY2015

The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards by Federal OSHA in fiscal year 2015 (October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015):

Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)
Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)
Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)
Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)
Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)
Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053)
Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305)
Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212)
Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303)"  [VIEW SOURCE]

As you can see, the federal government takes electrical safety very seriously.  And well they should.  As a business owner, you should as well.  Which is why you should contact an electrician.  

Reasons to Hire an Electrician for Electrical Checks and Troubleshooting

Why should electrical safety matter so much? Well, as a business owner, you could be subject to liability if it is determined that the wiring is bad in your business. If someone is injured or killed, your business could be found liable and you could end up paying damages as well as fines.

In addition to the damages by employees, if you rent a property, the property owner could end up suing you if you made any electrical changes that were not approved, or if you are responsible for the upkeep of the wiring of your business.

So, stay safe and be a smart business owner. Hire a commercial electrician in Phoenix today.

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Why Hire a Residential Electrician for Electrical Upgrades and Repairs (Contd.)

A residential electrician in Ahwatukee is someone you should always get on the phone for any electrical projects.

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More Reasons to Call an Ahwatukee Electrician

As we covered previously, there are a lot of risks of doing complex electrical work on your own. Electrical injury and fire damage are some of the dangers you may face.  

In addition to your safety, there's another reason to call an electrician. It saves you money.

Perhaps you are thinking to yourself that hiring a residential electrician contractor entails parting with your money. This is true and we cannot dispute that. But look at it this way, hiring a professional means the work will be done quickly and right the first time, which means you will incur less cost. Think of the cost of improperly connected electrical projects or expensive electronics damaged by a power surge. Damaged electronics means getting new ones, which of course, incurs cost. So if you think of it like that you actually save money.

Hiring an Electrician Contractor:  Licensed and Professional 

Competed course work and a certification by the state is what an electrician needs to do to get a license. This is an indication that they are educated and have hands on experience with electrical issues. Also, you will be certain that they are familiar with local codes and building permits in case you would like to sell your home. Hiring a residential electrician to do electrical installation and upgrades ensures that your electrical work matches the local standards, something that is usually an important consideration before selling your home.

An electrician will get there in a timely manner, particularly in the case of an emergency.  Since you will be dealing with qualified and experienced professionals, your electricity problems will be fixed quickly.

 They already know what they are doing, so no need to look up for information anywhere or do their work through trial and errors. They got all it takes to effectively fix your problem without having to guess what to fix where with what. Being on tight schedule also helps in completing the job faster. They have to serve other clients and so they will need to be quick. They got no business in spending a lot of time in your house so that they can earn a lot more money, as some greedy quacks would do. This though, does not mean poor quality. It will be on point too. They will complete the task faster and effectively, saving both time and money in the long run.

You do not want to hire someone who does not even have the slightest idea of what tools and equipment to use to have the work done. Hire a residential electrician instead.  

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Residential Electricians Protect and Serve (contd.)

Hire a residential electrician to avoid becoming an electrical injury statistic.
Here are some sobering facts about electrical injury from the National Fire Protection Association:
"The most inclusive and direct interpretation of “electrical fire” is a fire involving some type of electrical failure or malfunction. Any equipment powered by electricity can have such a failure.

In 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property damage. In 2007-2011, home electrical fires represented 13% of total home structure fires, 18% of associated civilian deaths, 11% of associated civilian injuries, and 20% of associated direct property damage.

In 2011, an estimated 16,400 non-home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 13 civilian deaths, 243 civilian injuries, and $501 million in direct property damage. In 2007-2011, non-home electrical fires represented 13% of total non-home structure fires, 5% of associated civilian deaths, 13% of associated civilian injuries, and 21% of associated direct property damage. [Read Source Article]

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How to Hire the Right Residential Electrician

Go shopping. Find your choices and pick the licensed electrician that best suits your needs. How do you do this? Start by evaluating the electrical work that needs to be done. Know what you need, and why you need it. That way, when it comes to haggling about length of time, cost of services, you'll be good to go.

Then proceed to get recommendations of electricians, from friends, family, neighbors or co-workers, or even the local hardware store. Go online and check out their client reviews.

Why a Licensed Electrician is Vital

State and local licensing boards are responsible for licensing a residential electrician based on  the electrician's work experience and qualifications. Ask to see the electrician's license and proof of insurance, and check with the state's licensing board to verify that the license is current. It's always recommended that you get several estimates of the work that will be done. if you want to upgrade your home's electrical wiring, but you don't want to break the bank doing it. The estimates will help you get the average value of what the job will cost you. In addition, check out the references that the residential client gives you, plus any complaints with the Better Business Bureau.

When it comes to making the contract with your residential electrician in Tempe, ensure that you're provided with a written estimate listing the work to be done, materials used, cost, the payment schedule, start date and estimated completion date.

Ensure you build a rapport with your residential electrician. That's if you're satisfied with the work done. That way, you can be sure that they will be there to help when you need their services. Life feels a lot easier when you can say, “I have a guy for that.”  Namely, your residential electrician in Tempe.

Read our previous article here.

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Hire an Electrician: Avoid Being an Electrical Injury Statistic

In addition to a professional job that's done right the first time, there is another key reason to call a licensed electrician in Tempe to do your electrical work for you:  avoiding electrical injuries and fire.

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Your Tempe Electrician and Electrical Safety

While electricity is a great modern convenience to have, like everything, there is a darker side to electrical power.  One thing that a lot of people don't realize is that electrical injuries happen a lot every year, which is why if you own a business, you want to make sure that you call a commercial electrician for any and all wiring related projects.   According to the Chicago Electrical Trauma Institute, here are some scary statistics regarding electrical injury:
"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrical injury has been responsible for an average of 320 deaths and over 4,000 injuries that involved days away from work per annum in the United States.
Electrical injury is the second leading cause of fatality in construction industry, and it makes up 5 to 6% of all occupational fatalities.
Out of injuries caused by contact with overhead powerlines, 26.4 to 60.3 percent of cases resulted in over 31 days away from work (versus 18 to 20% for all other occupational injury and illness).
78% of a sample of electrical trauma survivors were found to have one or two psychiatric diagnoses, such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, cognitive disorder NOS, or mental disorder NOS. (JINS 2006 12:17)
Electrical injury mortality rate is 3-15%, resulting in 3-5 deaths/million inhabitants of Europe. The survivors' long-term consequences are more frequent, with 25-70% of accidents resulting in amputations and neurological squelae in young adults. (Lancet 2004 363:2136)
Electrical injuries' cost to employers has been approximated as $15.75 million per case in direct and indirect costs. (Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA) Read source article at:
http://www.cetri.org/statistics.html
In addition to the risk of injury, there is a related risk as well, the risk of potential lawsuits.  Let's say you try to do a wiring project and one of your employees gets injured.  You could find your business embroiled in a lawsuit.  However there is another danger that a commercial electrician contractor can protect you and your business from.

Electrician Contractors:  Hire the Experts

In addition to electrical injury, there is the real risk of property damage as well.  Improper wiring accounts for a large percentage of insurance claims related to fire damage. If you attempt to do the wiring yourself and it is proven that what you did was the cause of the fire, then you could find your business paying a higher insurance premium or even worse, being dropped.
Electrical wiring must always be done by an expert.  That's why an electrician contractor in Tempe has to be licensed by the state of Arizona.
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Basic Electrical Safety Part 2

Part two of our series on basic electrical safety covers injuries that may occur if you aren't careful.

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Basic Electrical Safety and Electrical Injury

A lot of people use terms interchangeably. However, there is a big difference between electrical injury which is non-fatal, and electrocution which is fatal. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety site:

"People are injured when they become part of the electrical circuit. Humans are more conductive than the earth (the ground we stand on) which means if there is no other easy path, electricity will try to flow through our bodies.

There are four main types of injuries: electrocution (fatal), electric shock, burns, and falls. These injuries can happen in various ways:

Direct contact with exposed energized conductors or circuit parts. When electrical current travels through our bodies, it can interfere with the normal electrical signals between the brain and our muscles (e.g., heart may stop beating properly, breathing may stop, or muscles may spasm).
When the electricity arcs (jumps, or "arcs") from an exposed energized conductor or circuit part (e.g., overhead power lines) through a gas (such as air) to a person who is grounded (that would provide an alternative route to the ground for the electrical current).
Thermal burns including burns from heat generated by an electric arc, and flame burns from materials that catch on fire from heating or ignition by electrical currents or an electric arc flash. Contact burns from being shocked can burn internal tissues while leaving only very small injuries on the outside of the skin.
Thermal burns from the heat radiated from an electric arc flash. Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light emitted from the arc flash can also cause damage to the eyes.
An arc blast can include a potential pressure wave released from an arc flash. This wave can cause physical injuries, collapse your lungs, or create noise that can damage hearing..."[READ MORE]

Electrical Injury and Household Accidents

One of the biggest causes of injuries in the US is household accidents. As a result of this, electrical injury is not to be taken lightly. As a result, make sure that you are aware of the risks before you begin any sort of project that involves electricity, as we covered in our last article.

For more information on this subject, be sure to read part one as well.

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Basic Electrical Safety

Before you make any electrical upgrades, you want to make sure that you are well aware of basic electrical safety

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Electrical Upgrades: What You Must Know First

Electricity is very much a convenience of modern living; however, if you're not careful instead of being a convenience, it could harm you or someone who love as well as cause damage to your home. Electricity is either dynamic or static. Static energy is usually found on surfaces or generated by contact. Think when a cat rubs against your legs, that is an example of static electricity. Except in extreme and very rare cases, static electricity doesn't pose any serious risks. Dynamic energy, however, can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Dynamic energy is the energy that is present in the wiring of your home.

Any electrical upgrades should be made with the help of an electrician. Why? Well, all forms of electricity have potential for accidents. Almost every form of metal can conduct electricity, and it doesn't have to be in the form of wiring. That includes rings and other jewelry, some eyeglass frames, even things that you wouldn't think of such as your car or house keys. It isn't just metal that conducts electricity, though.

Water and Electricity Don't Mix

One place that a lot of people don't think about where electrical safety is concerned is a swimming pool. If you have a cracked light, you could end up having a severe electrical injury and it could even be fatal. Why? Well, Another excellent conductor of electricity is the human body, probably because the human body is mostly water. Without a continuous path to and from the conductor, electric current can't exist. An electrical circuit is the the two way path from the conductor back to the power source. If you become part of an electrical circuit, you have a good chance of being injured. And it isn't a matter of letting go. Someone trapped in an electrical circuit is literally locked until someone that's grounded properly removes the victim to safety. Our next article will cover electrical injury, for now though, be aware that electricity can be dangerous without an electrician to help.

So remember, safety always starts with you. Make sure you know what you're doing before you try to do any sort of electrical upgrades, or call in an electrician early on.

More information on this topic can be found here.  

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