5.1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Do not attempt any electrical repairs yourself.

Only a qualified electrician may work on any electrical wiring or apparatus.

Do not permit any electrical apparatus to become wet or work on such equipment where there is a risk of the equipment, surrounding area or floors becoming wet.

Under certain conditions it is possible to receive a fatal shock from circuits carrying as low as 110 volts.

Never turn on a light switch or power point while standing in water.

Do not throw tools or other objects on extension cords, or pull the cords over sharp edges. Extension cords across walkways and roadways should be suspended to prevent damage.

Have your electrical tools checked regularly.

Only fire extinguishers of the non-conductive type should be used around electrical equipment. Non-conductive fire extinguishers are the dry powder and carbon dioxide type.

Do not touch a vehicle that electrical wires have fallen onto.

Do not rely on rubber boots to give protection against electrical current.
If you must rescue someone who is in contact with live conductors.
Immediately switch off the electricity (where practicable) and then pull or push the patient clear.

If the electricity cannot be switched off immediately, remember that the injured person is electrified until released and you must take precautions against receiving a shock yourself.

The injured person must be pulled or pushed away from the conductor using any type of the dry insulation material, such as dry wood, rope, clothing, rubber or plastic. Do not use metal or anything moist.

Take care that the injured person does not sustain injury by falling.