What To Do In Case Of An Emergency; Accident Report - Siemens HiPath 1100 Service Manual

Important Information
Safety Information
1.1.5

What to do in Case of an Emergency

Procedures to follow during Accidents
In the event of an accident stay calm and proceed with caution.
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Turn off the power before touching the victim of an electrical accident.
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If the power cannot be shut down immediately, use an object made of a non-conductive
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material such as wood to touch the victim and isolate him/her from any electrical current.
First Aid
You should have knowledge of the first aid principles to follow for victims of electric shock.
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In the event of an emergency of this kind, it is critical to know CPR in order to help victims
who have suffered cardiac arrest or who have stopped breathing. It is also essential to have
basic knowledge of the kind of first aid administered to burn victims.
If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose resuscitation
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immediately.
If you have had proper training and the victim's heart is not beating, promptly commence
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a heart massage.
Emergency Call
Call an ambulance or doctor immediately and provide the following information calmly and
rationally:
Where did the accident occur?
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What happened?
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What type of injuries were sustained?
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Finally, be ready to provide any additional information needed for rendering emergency
services.
1.1.6

Accident Report

Promptly report to a supervisor all accidents, near-accidents and potential hazards.
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Report all electrical shocks, even minor ones.
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