Aksa GE08TI - 2.8. First Aid for Electric Shock

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! Do not touch electrically energized
parts of the generating set and/or in-
terconnecting cables or conductors
with any part of the body or with
any non insulated conductive object.
! Replace the generating set terminal box cover as
soon as connection or disconnection of the load ca
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bles is complete. Do not operate the generating set
without the cover securely in place.
! Connect the generating set only to loads and/ or
electrical systems that are compatible with its elec
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trical characteristics and that are within its rated ca-
pacity.
! Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace
any wiring where the insulation is cracked, cut abrad
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ed or otherwise degraded, Replace terminals that are
worn, discolored or corroded. Keep terminals dean
and tight
! Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
! Use only Class BC or Class ABC extinguishers on
electrical res.
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, moving the victim away from
conductor, preferably using insulated material such as
dry wood.
! If victim is breathing, turn the victim into the recov
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ery position described below. If victim is unconscious,
perform 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 rmly.
• 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
rst 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 ngers breadth
above ribcage/breastbone junction.
• Place other hand on top and inter
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lock ngers,
• Keeping arms straight, press down
4-5 cm at a rate of 15 times per min
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ute.
• Repeat cycle (2 breaths and 15 compressions) until
medical helps takes over.
• If condition improves, conrm
pulse and continue with breaths.
Check for pulse
after every 10 breaths.
• When breathing restarts, place the victim into the
recovery position described 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
forwards or backwards.
• Check for breathing and pulse regularly. If either
stops, proceed as above.
WARNING
! Do not give liquids until victim is conscious.