Health and safety hazards for electricians include:

• Exposure to lead, solvents, solder, and other toxic materials.
• Risk of electrical burns and fatal electrical shock.
• Increased risks of injury from working in confined spaces.
• Exposure to toxic welding fumes and ultraviolet radiation.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures with attendant risks of frostbite and heat stress.
• Injury from work in awkward positions, repetitive manual tasks, and lifting heavy objects.
• Exposure to toxic molds, fungi, and bacteria.
• Risk of infections and diseases from exposure to bird or rodent droppings.
• Risks of falling from working at heights.
• Risk of eye injury from flying particles.
• Injuries from slips, trips and falls.
• Injuries from working with hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Stress and risk of increased injury from shift work or extended work days.
• Exposure to asbestos with attendant risks of cancer and lung disease.