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Electrical Injuries

  • Move the victim away from power source.
  • Never touch a person who is in contact with a source of electricity.
  • If possible turn off the power before touching the victim.
  • If you can't turn the power off, use a nonconducting tool, such as a rope or wooden stick to move the victim.
  • Make sure you don't complete a circuit between two wires or between one wire and the ground while moving a victim.
  • If the victim is touching a power line, stay clear and call for help.

After the Victim is Away from the Power Source

  • Check breathing and pulse.
  • Give rescue breathing or CPR if necessary and if you have been trained. Otherwise, get immediate medical help.
  • Continue rescue breathing or CPR until medical help arrives.
  • Treat minor burns at the point of contact with cold water, then cover with a clean, dry cloth.
  • Cover serious burns with a sterile, dry cloth and get immediate medical attention.
  • Never use ointment, ice or butter on a burn.
  • Never try to remove clothing from burned skin.
  • Treat victim for shock by keeping them lying down with feet elevated until help arrives.

Electrical Fires

  • Use a class C fire extinguisher on small electrical fires.
  • Never use water on an electrical fire.
  • If the fire is large or growing rapidly, follow the company's plan for evacuation.

Preparing for Emergencies

  • Know your work site's emergency exits and escape routs.
  • Know the location of fire extinguishers and posted emergency phone numbers.
  • Take a course of CPR. You could save a life.
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