what i need to get on new build only??

[andrew95]

hello I have recently left college with a Level 3 Electrotechnical Technology diploma at grade PASS. I have about 5months experience on site working as an apprentice but I really want to work on new build properties only due to my fear of asbestos. any advice on me getting onto new build and will I need to enhance my electrical qualifications or will a level 3 do it?? thanks!!

 

[Adam W]

If you work on big sites they should have done an asbestos survey before you start, especially big companies.
As others have said asbestos, particularly the most common white asbestos isn't dangerous unless it's disturbed.

One of my old college tutors said they should have sent the old guys in to work in areas with asbestos because it takes 20 - 30 years for asbestosis to take effect so they'd have died from old age by then, but in reality it seems they always send the young lads in, which to me is wrong.

 

[High Tower]

Simple, do the asbestos awareness course, educate yourself, then when you suspect asbestos, ask for the asbestos register, read it, and all the parts of the building listed, don't disturb the fabric of those parts

 

[shanky887614]

Simple, do the asbestos awareness course, educate yourself, then when you suspect asbestos, ask for the asbestos register, read it, and all the parts of the building listed, don't disturb the fabric of those parts

simple really, if its the dangerous kind they will have it professionally removed and cleaned so no danger

 

[ayjay]

all aspestos is the same all of it is dangerous also early artex
we came across it at rhinefield house on pipes brian was covered in it the whole building was shut down for a month or so after southampton uni bods came to look at it and organized its removal

 

[ferg]

all aspestos is the same all of it is dangerous also early artex
we came across it at rhinefield house on pipes brian was covered in it the whole building was shut down for a month or so after southampton uni bods came to look at it and organized its removal

Somewhere in there is a sentence.

 

[Knobhead]

Friday night syndrome.

 

[Pete999]

Somewhere in there is a sentence.

,.//?;:;'"! they are all in there somewhere

 

[Knobhead]

Just referring back to the OP.

To be able to pick and choose what to work on is everyone’s dream. His services must be in great demand if he can dictate what he will work on. For some reason I really can’t see a trainee falling in to the category of a specialist.

There’s also experience to take in to account, the wider the range of work undertaken the better the tradesman’s chances of employment.

Personally I’m of the opinion our OP has chosen the wrong line of work and is looking for an excuse to get out. It would be the best thing he could do.

 

[Knobhead]

Of the top of my head here's what i work with and around on a day to day. After a while it soon becomes the norm...

Asbestos
Poisonous Gasses
Combustible Gasses
11kv substations
Cranes
33 Tonne FLTs
Heavy machinery
Working at height
Molten metal


As people have mentioned, take a course and learn about what your dealing with. Then be extra cautious when working. Its normal to be afraid of these things but you either shy away and suffer for it, or embrace the dangers of the job and make the working day a little more interesting

At long last someone with a real job. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

 

[telectrix]

Just referring back to the OP.

To be able to pick and choose what to work on is everyone’s dream. His services must be in great demand if he can dictate what he will work on. For some reason I really can’t see a trainee falling in to the category of a specialist.

There’s also experience to take in to account, the wider the range of work undertaken the better the tradesman’s chances of employment.

Personally I’m of the opinion our OP has chosen the wrong line of work and is looking for an excuse to get out. It would be the best thing he could do.

in other words, this game ain't for wimps.

 

[Pete999]

Just referring back to the OP.

To be able to pick and choose what to work on is everyone’s dream. His services must be in great demand if he can dictate what he will work on. For some reason I really can’t see a trainee falling in to the category of a specialist.

There’s also experience to take in to account, the wider the range of work undertaken the better the tradesman’s chances of employment.

Personally I’m of the opinion our OP has chosen the wrong line of work and is looking for an excuse to get out. It would be the best thing he could do.

I agree mate, perhaps the OP needs to get some cotton wool to wrap himself in.

 

[dazza1981]

I totally agree with tony here, i work on building sites and if you think it is connecting in pretty wires all day your wrong !!!
If chasing in walls, cutting in boxes, drilling holes, installing containment, traipsing around in mud, and having to deal with ------- foreigners and site agents all day aint your thing then site work aint for you.
Also the majority of firms now have all there work on a price so by your attitude you wont earn a great deal anyway !!!

 

[shanky887614]

I totally agree with tony here, i work on building sites and if you think it is connecting in pretty wires all day your wrong !!!
If chasing in walls, cutting in boxes, drilling holes, installing containment, traipsing around in mud, and having to deal with ------- foreigners and site agents all day aint your thing then site work aint for you.
Also the majority of firms now have all there work on a price so by your attitude you wont earn a great deal anyway !!!

the only way to make money on pricework is to do it quick.

they will try every trick in the book not to pay the full amount

 

[Pete999]

Get real Andrew, pick and chose went out with the Ark, if you can't stand the heat get out of the Kitchen

 

[WM123]

At long last someone with a real job. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Haha it comes with its pros and cons. Although I've just worked 2 80 hour weeks on shutdown and I'm still smiling