The way to maintain a commercial building is challenging; it requires the involvement of a large group of licensed workers – electricians, plumbers, etc. A power system can completely collapse and cause damage to life and property if the people working are not properly qualified or approved. There are relevant authorities that lay down the basic qualifications for such workers and mandate their appointment by the management of respective organizations. To appoint an electrician, it is necessary for HR to check whether the person has the requisite qualification, license, and of course experience as well. When one of these three important points is missing, the person cannot be appointed as a commercial electrician. Since there is so much at stake in terms of the value of property and lives, every organization is keen to follow rules, failing which they are likely to lose their ability to continue their operations.
Physical Fitness Is A Must
On a regular basis, tests are run to see how physically fit electricians are; this is to ensure that their physical problems or medical issues do not get in the way, in an emergency. Let us think of this situation: a janitor working in a mall observes a tiny spark in one of the switchboards that have been placed near a stairway. He informs the maintenance department, who in turn instructs the electrician to have a look at the problem. This person is an elderly man, who has gout and hence is not able to walk fast enough. Before he gets to the point, the spark has caused a fire and there is quite a bit of damage to the surrounding area. If it had been a person who was more agile, the accident could have been averted or at least the damage could have been minimised. This is why it is necessary to ensure that every electrician on duty is quite fit, swift, and in good health.
Quick Thinking
Being physically fit is an essential requirement; being quick to respond is equally important and could be the one crucial element that could address crisis situations. Imagine the kind of problems that could crop up if the person who has to respond to a situation is preoccupied or a bit slow in responding to situations. To be quick on your feet both physically as well as mentally calls for practice and experience. In addition to these qualities of mental and physical wellbeing, a person has to have the right attitude about maintaining safety.