Tilt the victims head back
and lift the chin upwards.
Remove objects from the
mouth or throat (including
false teeth, tobacco, or
chewing gum).
Check that the victim is
breathing by looking, listening and feeling for the
breath.
Check for pulse in the
victims neck.
Pinch the victims nose firmly.
Take a deep breath and seal your lips around
the victims lips.
Blow slowly into the mouth
watching for the chest to
rise. Let the chest fall
completely. Give breaths at
a rate of 10 per minute.
If the victim must be left to
get help, give 10 breaths first and then return
quickly and continue.
Check for pulse after every 10 breaths.
When breathing restarts, place the victim into
the recovery position described later in this
section.
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The generating set should be shutdown with the
battery negative (-) terminal disconnected prior
to attempting to connect or disconnect load
connections.
Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load
connections while standing in water or on wet
or soggy ground.
Do not touch electrically
energized parts of the
generating set and/or
interconnecting cables or
conductors with any part of
the body or with any non
insulated conductive object.
Replace the generating set terminal box cover
as soon as connection or disconnection of the
load cables is complete. Do not operate the
generating set without the cover securely in
place.
Connect the generating set only to loads and/or
electrical systems that are compatible with its
electrical characteristics and that are within its
rated capacity.
Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry.
Replace any wiring where the insulation is
cracked, cut, abraded or otherwise degraded.
Replace terminals that are worn, discolored or
corroded. Keep terminals clean and tight.
Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
Use only Class BC or Class ABC extinguishers
on electrical fires.
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OPEN THE AIRWAY
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2.8 FIRST AID FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING
Do not touch the victims skin with bare hands
until the source of electricity has been turned
off.
Switch off power if possible other wise pull the
plug or the cable away from the viation.
If this is not possible, stand on dry insulating
material and pull the victim clear of the
conductor, preferably using insulated material
such as dry wood.
If victim is breathing, turn thi victim clear of the
conductor, preferably using insulated material
such as dry wood.
If victim is breathing, turn the victim into the
recovery position described below.
If victim is unconscious, perform resuscitation
as required:
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BREATHING
CIRCULATION
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3
4
5
IF NO BREATHING BUT
PULSE IS PRESENT
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