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If someone is involved in an
electrical accident in or around your home:
- Go to the main circuit breaker and turn off all power to
the house. This will make sure that all electrical circuits are
de-energized.
- Call 911 for medical help immediately.Injuries from
electric shock are often internal and may be more serious than they
appear. Some injuries may not become evident until hours later.
- Separate the wire or device from the person. Use a dry
stick, broom, leather belt, rope or similar non-conductive object.
Never grab the person, wire or device with your hands; you might
become part of the circuit and be injured as well.
- Give first aid until help arrives. If a neck or back
injury is suspected, do not move the victim unless absolutely
necessary. Apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and/or CPR if
necessary. If the victim is breathing but unconscious, roll onto
side to let fluids drain. Keep the victim lying down, warm and
comfortable to maintain body heat. Cover burns with clean, dry
sheets or blankets and elevate to prevent swelling. Remove
constrictive clothing (shoes, belts, jewelry, tight collars, etc.)
in case of swelling.
If someone comes into contact with
an outside power line:
- Call 911 for police and medical help. They will notify
ELMAR immediately so the power can be turned off.
- Do not attempt to remove the person from the line.You
might receive a shock and be injured as well.
- If the victim was thrown clear and is not in contact with
the line, give first aid until help arrives. If a neck or back
injury is suspected, do not move the victim unless absolutely
necessary. Apply moth-to-mouth resuscitation and/or CPR if
necessary. If the victim is breathing but unconscious, roll onto
side to let fluids drain. Keep the victim lying down, warm and
comfortable to maintain body heat. Cover burns with clean, dry
sheets or blankets and elevate to prevent swelling. Remove
constrictive clothing (shoes, belts, jewelry, tight collars, etc.)
in case of swelling.
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