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Rescue of person who is in contact with live wire (Fig 1)
When a person comes in contact with a live wire, the electric current starts flowing through the body to the earth.
The value of the current depends upon the voltage, more voltage more current and less voltage less current. The
current flowing through the body, sometimes the current is high and the heart stops its working and the person
cannot breath, so when a person comes in contact with the live wire and is suffering from the electric shock, the
following steps must be taken.
i Removal from the electric shock – If a person is in contact with the live conductor, put the main switch off; if it
is near and with in approach. If you cannot switch off immediately then insulate yourself on a wooden article
like chair, table or any board etc. And pull the patient from the conductor. If it is not possible then use a dry
coat or rope to remove the patient from the contact of electricity.
ii Extinguish the spark if any,and send for doctor immediately or inform the nearewst power house or sub-station.
iii Mean while the doctor comes try for artificial respiration.
Rescue of person who is in contact with live wire. Treat a person for electric shock/injury.

Fig 1

Schaffer’s method (Fig 2)

Fig 2

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CITS : Power - Electrician & Wireman - Lesson 1- 4