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harrie76  
#1 Posted : 15 January 2010 11:10:49(UTC)
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harrie76
Does anyone have a poster they can provide me to put up in my workplace outlining what basic first aid needs to be administered in the event of electric shock?

A poster would be great, but any information would also help me out also.

Thanks
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Alan Haynes  
#2 Posted : 15 January 2010 12:03:03(UTC)
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Alan Haynes
Just 'Google';-

HSE electric shock poster

plenty of options there
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Alex Petrie  
#3 Posted : 15 January 2010 16:52:15(UTC)
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Alex Petrie
Always worth noting...turn off the electricity before tending to the casualty. After that it's like any other scenario - burn / contusion / cut etc.

There's my wee nugget for today.

A
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Amberlight  
#4 Posted : 16 January 2010 15:56:08(UTC)
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Amberlight
As above, isolate the supply.
Be aware of proximity with HV, you need to stay a least 18m away to prevent arcing.

After that it's "normal" 1st aid / CPR as required.
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Amberlight  
#5 Posted : 16 January 2010 16:02:01(UTC)
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Amberlight
additional: above distance form current 1st aid at work manual.
other thread differs.
http://forum.iosh.co.uk/...aspx?g=posts&t=93416

distances vary according to current / voltage present.
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Wizard  
#6 Posted : 17 January 2010 06:26:31(UTC)
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Wizard
Harrie 76,

Whilst the advice given is valued I am not sure of the scenario you envisage, how to medically treat someone who has recieved an electric shock or how to deal with someone who is unconsious and still in contact with live equipment. It may also be that you cannot isolate the supply and or it may or may not have tripped.

If you provide a clearer picture of your specific scene I am sure there are many on this forum with a wealth of experience and guidance who can help you.

Regards

Wizard
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Canopener  
#7 Posted : 17 January 2010 17:34:56(UTC)
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Canopener
The HSE do a poster for this, as do many other providers, see

http://books.hse.gov.uk/...alogueCode=9780717662036
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Kate  
#8 Posted : 18 January 2010 08:24:08(UTC)
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Kate
You can buy a poster with all the required information from all the usual safety / first aid products suppliers.
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KMS  
#9 Posted : 18 January 2010 11:22:31(UTC)
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Harrie76
Check your inbox.
Regards
KMS
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harrie76  
#10 Posted : 18 January 2010 12:31:58(UTC)
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harrie76
Thanks everypne for the information provided on this, much appreciated.
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