What to do
- Do not touch them while still connected. Switch off power only from a safe place.
- Downed cable, high voltage or possibly live water: keep away, request professional isolation. No entering water or stick/rope rescue. No sparks does not prove safety. Open downed cable guide.
- Call emergency services. Approach only once power is confirmed off.
- If unresponsive: call emergency services. If breathing is abnormal, start CPR with dispatcher guidance.
- After safely separated, medical assessment even for small skin mark. Chest pain, palpitations, confusion, seizure or breathing trouble: emergency help. Tell team child/pregnancy/fall/burn.
- Power safely off: rest, company and warmth of unburned areas. Burn: open burn guide. Fall/neck injury: no walking. Unresponsive with abnormal breathing: age CPR. Do not attempt equipment repair.
What to avoid
- Do not use sticks, water or ropes to separate someone without training.
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