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FIRST AID FOR
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Free the Victim From the Live Conductor
Shut off high voltage at once and ground the circuit. If high voltage cannot be turned off quickly, ground the circuit.
If the circuit cannot be broken or grounded, use a board, dry clothing, or other nonconductor to free the victim.
Get Help!
Yell for help. Call an emergency number. Request medical assistance.
Never Accept Ordinary and General Tests for Death
Symptoms of electric shock may include unconsciousness, failure to breathe, absence of pulse, pallor, and stiffness, and well as severe burns.
Treat the Victim
If the victim is not breathing, begin CPR or