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A number of work habits will prevent electric shock;
A number of work habits will prevent electric shock;
- Keep water away from electrical appliances
- Never touch an electrical appliance with wet hands
- No electric cords near hot objects
- Avoid octopus – one outlet with many cords
- Use heavy duty extension cord
- Disconnect appliances before cleaning
- Don’t immerse electric appliances in liquid
- Connect detachable cord to appliance first then plug it in
- Don’t use damaged appliances
- Use only a wet/dry vacuum on wet floor
- Keep metal away from the working parts of an appliance- example fork in toaster to pull out bread
First aid for electric shock;
- Don’t touch person connected to electricity
- Turn off power, pull plug or pull person away wit cloth loop
- Administer CPR if qualified and call for medical help