How to Rescue Someone Who Has Been Shocked by Electricity According to OSHA
1. Assess the Situation Before Intervening
Safety First: Make sure the power source is still active before approaching the victim. Do not put yourself at risk.
Assess the Surroundings: Check for additional hazards such as exposed wires or conductive surfaces.
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2. Disconnect the Power Source
Disconnect the Power:
Turn off the main power source (such as a circuit breaker or unplug the appliance).
If you cannot do this, use an insulating tool to separate the victim from the source.
Do not touch the victim directly: Do not touch the person with your bare hands if he or she is still in contact with the power source.
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3. Use Safe Insulating Tools
Use non-conductive materials such as:
A wooden stick
A piece of plastic
A dry rope
Make sure your feet are protected with insulated shoes and that you are standing on a non-conductive surface.
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4. Move the injured person to a safe place
After making sure that the electricity source is disconnected:
Drag the injured person away from the danger site using insulating tools.
Make sure that the distance between the injured person and the electricity source is safe before providing any assistance.
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5. Provide first aid
If the injured person is conscious:
Keep him calm and prevent him from moving.
Check for burns or visible injuries.
If he is unconscious:
Check breathing and heartbeat.
If the injured person is not breathing or his pulse has stopped, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if you are trained to do so.
Treatment of burns:
Do not put any liquids or materials on the burns.
Cover the wounds with a clean, dry cloth.
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6. Seek immediate medical help
Call emergency services immediately and inform them that the accident resulted from an electrical shock.
Do not move the injured person unless he is in immediate danger (such as a fire).
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7. Prepare an accident report
After rescuing the injured person, document the details of the accident such as:
Cause of the accident.
Electricity source.
Health status of the injured person.
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Additional notes according to OSHA:
Preventing recurrence of accidents:
Make sure to completely turn off the power source and conduct a thorough inspection of the electrical system before turning it back on.
Preventive training:
Make sure all workers are trained to deal with electrical accidents and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
By following these steps carefully, you can save the life of the injured person and reduce harm while adhering to occupational safety according to OSHA standards.
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