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In helping a victim of an electric shock, the first thing you must do is disconnect the power supply, if it is safe to do and will not take long to find; touching the power source may put you in danger. If the victim is in contact with something portable such as a hair dryer, attempt to move it away using a non-conductive object such as a wooden broom. Time is precious and knocking the victim from the source can prove an effective way to speed the process. Do not attempt to touch the affected person until they are free and clear of the supplied power. Don’t even touch the victim until you are sure the power supply is turned off. Be especially careful in wet areas, such as bathrooms, since most water will conduct electricity and electrocuting yourself is also possible. |
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