When faced with an electrical accident, the initial reaction of any bystander can be decisive. Knowing how to intervene effectively and safely is crucial to helping the victim while protecting yourself. This article aims to equip first responders with practical knowledge and clear steps to follow when faced with such an emergency. Discover the essential measures to take to manage an electrical accident effectively.<\/p>\n\n
In the event of an electrical accident<\/strong>, the absolute priority is to prevent further injury. Ensure your own safety before approaching the victim. Switch off the power immediately<\/strong> using the circuit breaker or main switch. If this is not possible, use an insulating<\/strong> object, such as dry wood or plastic, to move the source away from the victim. Never touch the victim directly while the current is still active, as you could be electrocuted.<\/p>\n\n Once the area is safe, check whether the victim is conscious<\/strong> and breathing<\/strong> normally. If they are unresponsive or not breathing, call the emergency services immediately on 144<\/strong>. Clearly state the nature of the accident, the location and the victim’s condition. In the meantime, if someone else is present, ask them to alert the emergency services while you begin first aid, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)<\/strong> if necessary.<\/p>\n\n 1. If the victim is unconscious but breathing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n 2. If the victim is not breathing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Continue until the emergency services arrive or the victim shows signs of recovery.<\/p>\n\n Be prepared to provide the emergency services with all relevant information about the accident. Clearly state where the accident occurred, what measures you took and the victim’s current condition. Make sure that access to the accident site is clear so that the emergency services can intervene quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n\n Prevention is an essential aspect of electrical safety. Familiarise yourself with electrical safety equipment and safe working practices, and attend regular electrical safety training. Encourage those around you to be aware of the dangers of electricity and to adopt preventive behaviour. To develop these skills further, discover our specialised training courses:<\/p>\n\n When faced with an electrical accident, the initial reaction of any bystander can be decisive. Knowing how to intervene effectively and safely is crucial to helping the victim while protecting yourself. This article aims to equip first responders with practical knowledge and clear steps to follow when faced with such [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":5950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[311],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-6000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-first-aid-techniques"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6000"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8736,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6000\/revisions\/8736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6000"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6000"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safetyfirst.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=6000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Assess the situation and alert the emergency services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Administer first aid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Prepare for the arrival of the emergency services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Awareness and prevention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
This article is part of the IAS 2 training programme<\/a> and is not included in the IAS 1 training programme<\/a> or the BLS-AED-SRC<\/a> course.<\/p>\n\n\n