Can color blind individuals work as electricians?

Many people who are colorblind can still tell the shade of a color (they can tell red from black or white for example) so they will likely be ok with the limited and distinct colors used in most electrical work. read more

Electricians work with color-coded wires, which they connect to circuits and fuses. When one considers that color blindness impairs a person’s ability to see colors, such as red, green, blue or a mix of these colors, it becomes more apparent why color blind electricians face difficulties. read more

Most people with the most common forms of colour blindness can manage their condition as and when required, however for some people (very few who can see no colour at all) colour blindness can mean they can’t pursue a career as an electrician and many other careers. read more