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MI6 Manual - Version 1.1
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
First Aid (in case of electric shock)
WARNING!
• Do not touch the person or his/her clothing before power is turned off,
otherwise you risk sustaining an electric shock yourself.
• Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source
as follows:
- Switch off the equipment.
- Unplug or disconnect the mains cable.
• Move the person away from the power source by using dry insulating
material (such as wood or plastic).
• If the person is unconscious:
- Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration is poor.
- Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doctor immediately.
• Having sustained an electric shock, always consult a doctor.
