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.
Get Help!
Call loudly 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 mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if you are
certified.
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