Electric Shock and Poisoning

Electric Shock

1. Turn the power off!

2. Call 911.

• NEVER touch the victim directly until the power is off.
  
  

• If you do not have access to the power shut-off, attempt to remove the victim from the electrical sources in the following way:

• Use a dry board, a broom handle, a rubber shoe, clothing, or other available non-conductive material to free the victim from electrical contact. Protect yourself with dry insulating material such as rolled up clothing, a wooden broomstick, etc.
  

• Do not touch the victim until the source of electricity has been removed.
  

• After the victim has been removed from the electrical source, determine whether the person is breathing.
  

• If the person is not breathing, call 911 immediately. Use a method of artificial respiration.

Poisoning

The best choice is to phone 911 or the Poison Control Centre immediately.