What could be causing the problem?

The main cause of electric shock to a person is, of course, non-observance of safety measures and neglect of the basic rules of electrical work. You must clearly understand that any work with electrical wiring must be carried out with a dead net (even if you decide to dismantle the explosion-proof bulb) in protective equipment.

Another reason is the poor condition of the wiring, which again occurs due to the lack of timely review and replacement of damaged elements. Of course, accidents are not excluded when a person does not know about the danger and simply becomes a victim (for example, there was a break in the cable that he accidentally touched).

In any case, the problem has already occurred and it is necessary to immediately proceed to providing first aid to the victim.

What actions should be taken?

If, in your presence, a person received an electric shock, you must immediately take a series of measures, which we will discuss in more detail. The step-by-step first aid algorithm will be shown in pictures with a brief description of all rescue procedures

Prevent direct contact with the connector

Disable it if possible with a circuit breaker or switch, if the device is nearby. If there is no key nearby, do not waste time looking for it. Take any improvised item that does not conduct current and flip the cable to the side as shown in the picture.

If there is an ax nearby with an insulated handle, cut off the conductive core, as sometimes the brush holds the cable tightly as a result of the defeat, this way you will not break the connection.

Another way to save a person from electric shock is to grab him by the clothes and pull him to his side. In this case, you need to act carefully so as not to help you touch the object, because it will be a car, and you too can become a victim.

Move the person to a safe place.

After disconnecting, you need to remove the victim from the danger zone, at least another 10 meters. The person must be placed on the ground and provided peace.

To prevent the victim from catching a cold, pre-place some litter on the surface.

Quickly analyze the situation

The sooner you report the condition, the faster it will be to move to further first aid measures in the event of an electric shock. If there is no visible damage and the victim is conscious, it is necessary to provide him with peace and give 20-25 drops of valerian and, if possible, drink warm tea. Calling an ambulance is required in any case, as sometimes the consequences do not follow immediately and may affect health over time. If a person faints from electric shock, things are much worse. First check your breathing and pulse, then the pupils (if they are narrow, the condition is not critical). For everything about everything you have 15-20 seconds, each of which is very important.

When assisting, pay attention to the teeth, if they are closed, they should be opened carefully as follows:

Make sure to unbutton your shirt and belt so they do not obstruct breathing. If the victim does not have any signs of life, it is necessary to switch to artificial respiration and indirect heart massage. Without wasting time, he also called an “ambulance”.

Wound healing

Electric shock can cause various types of damage: wounds, burns, carbonization of parts of the body. While doctors will go to the scene of the accident, you can use the first aid kit and carry out the following measures to provide first aid:

• Treat the wound with iodine, potassium permanganate solution or alcohol;
• Apply a bandage moistened with furatsilin solution (0.01%) to the damaged area;
• Give the victim a pain reliever (for example, aspirin).

Other treatment measures: Injections and rubbing should not be done if you do not have special skills, because improper self-medication can only hurt and aggravate the situation.

These are the entire first aid instructions for someone suffering from electric shock. We hope that this note has been provided to you for informational purposes only!

Personal protective equipment

In order not to personally experience electric shock during electrical work, you must first take care of your safety and purchase personal protective equipment.

Minimum power tools should include:

• Insulating gloves and boots.
• Tool with insulated handle;
• Measurement tools
• Insulating helmet.

As you can see, the set is very small, but at the same time it can prevent a person from getting an electric shock.

Home precautions

Most often, in domestic conditions, current malfunctions occur due to non-provision of protective equipment, non-observance of safety precautions.

Among the main actions that you should take at home, highlight:

• Installation of grounding all powerful electrical appliances;
• Install RCD and circuit breakers.
• Isolate all available exposed veins;
• Compliance with safety precautions during installation in rooms with high humidity (bathroom, bathtub, garage inspection hatch, etc.); All sockets, switches and fixtures must be waterproof.

If you follow all these procedures, first aid is not needed in case of electric shock!