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Figure 14.2 - Typical electric shock treatment poster.

The recommended procedure for treating an unconscious person who has
received a low voltage electric shock is as follows:
1) On finding a person suffering from electric shock, raise the alarm by calling
for help from colleagues (including a trained first aider);
2) Switch off the power if it is possible and/or the position of the emergency
isolation switch is known;
3) Call for an ambulance;
4) If it is not possible to switch off the power, then push or pull the person
away from the conductor using an object made from a good insulator, such as a
wooden chair or broom. Remember to stand on dry insulating material, for example,
a wooden pallet, rubber mat or wooden box. If these precautions are not taken, then
the rescuer will also be electrocuted;
5) If the person is breathing, place them in the recovery position so that an
open airway is maintained and the mouth can drain if necessary;
6) If the person is not breathing apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and, in the
absence of a pulse, chest compressions. When the person is breathing normally place
them in the recovery position;

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