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2.8. First Aid for Electric Shock
WARNING
! Do not touch the victim’s skin with bare hands until
the source of electricity has been turned off.
! Switch off power if possible otherwise pull the plug
or the cable away from the victim.
! If this is not possible, stand on dry insulating material
and pull the victim clear of the conductor, preferably
using insulated material such as dry wood.
! If victim is breathing, turn the victim clear of the con
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ductor, preferably using insulated material such as dry
wood.
! If victim is breathing, turn the victim into the recovery
position described below. If victim is unconscious, per
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form resuscitation as required;
Open the airway
Tilt the victim’s head back and lift the
chin upwards.
Remove objects from the mouth or
throat (including false teeth, tobacco
or chewing gum).
Breathing
Check that the victim is breathing by
looking, listening and feeling for the
breath.
Circulation
Check for pulse in the victim’s neck.
If no breathing but pulse is present
• Pinch the victim’s nose firmly.
• Take a deep breath and seal your
lips around the victim’s lips.
• Blow slowly into the mouth watching for the chest
to rise. Let the chest fall completely. Give breaths at a
rate of 10 per minute.
• If the victim must be left to get help, give 10 breaths
first and then return quickly and continue.
• Check for pulse after every 10 breaths.
• When breathing restarts, place the victim into the
recovery position described later in this section.
If no breathing and no pulse
• Call or telephone for medical help.
• Give two breaths and start chest
compression as follows:
• Place heel of hand 2 fingers breadth
above ribcage/breastbone junction.
• Place other hand on top and inter
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lock fingers.
• Keeping arms straight, press down
4-5 cm at a rate of 15 times per minute.
• Repeat cycle (2 breaths and 15 compressions) until
medical helps takes over.
• If condition improves, confirm pulse and continue
with breaths. Check for pulse after every 10 breaths.
• When breathing restarts, place the
victim into the recovery position de
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scribed below.
Recovery position
• Turn the victim onto the side.
• Keep the head tilted with the jaw
forward to maintain the open airway.
• Make sure the victim cannot roll for
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wards or backwards.
• Check for breathing and pulse regularly. If either
stops, proceed as above.
WARNING
! Do not give liquids until victim is conscious.
3. GENERAL DECRIPTION
3.1. Generator Set Description and Identification;
Diesel generator sets are independent units for the
production of electric power; basically, they comprise
a constant voltage synchronous generator driven by an
internal –combustion, diesel – four cycle engine.
The sets are used for two main purposes:
a- Continuous duty sets
Used to produce electric power for countless require
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ments (motive power, lighting, heating, etc) in areas
where other sources or power are unavailable.
b- Emergency duty sets
Used during public network failures, when such failures
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