12/20/11
888-2595-001
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WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
FIRST-AID
Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance, or servicing of this equipment
are urged to become familiar with first-aid theory and practices. The following information is
not intended to be complete first-aid procedures; it is brief and is only to be used as a
reference. It is the duty of all personnel using the equipment to be prepared to give adequate
Emergency First Aid and thereby prevent avoidable loss of life.
Treatment of Electrical Burns
1.
Extensive burned and broken skin
a.
Cover area with clean sheet or cloth. (Cleanest available cloth
article.)
b.
Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply any salve or ointment.
c.
Treat victim for shock as required.
d.
Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
e.
If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
NOTE:
If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious and
not vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful of salt
and 1/2 level teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither hot or
cold). Allow victim to sip slowly about 4 ounces (a half of glass) over a period of
15 minutes. Discontinue fluid if vomiting occurs. (Do not give alcohol.)
2.
Less severe burns - (1st & 2nd degree)
a.
Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleanest available
cloth article.
b.
Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply salve or ointment.
c.
Apply clean dry dressing if necessary.
d.
Treat victim for shock as required.
e.
Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
f.
If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
REFERENCE:
ILLINOIS HEART ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID AND PERSONAL SAFETY
MANUAL (SECOND EDITION)
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