Tweco 250 Weldskill MIG - Manual (Page 27)

4-3 Manual No 0-5072
safe practices weldskill 250, 350
December , 2008
Electric shock may kill immediately. Early
resuscitation is required if a life is to be saved.
Every Second Counts! Electrical currents may:
• Stop the heart;
• Cause contraction of the muscles of the body;
• Paralyse breathing due to paralysis of the
centre of respiration in the brain;
• Cause burns.
Efficient resuscitation requires training which is available from the St John’s Ambulance Association, Red
Cross and other sources.
 Don’t become a victim. Switch off power
if possible. If not, remove victim from
contact, using some insulating material.
2 If unconscious, place victim on their side and
clear vomit and other foreign matter from
mouth. Check for breathing by look, listen
and feel. If not breathing, commence expired
air resuscitation (E.A.R.). This should take no
longer than 3 or 4 seconds.
3 Place victim flat on their back on a hard
surface, open airway - using head tilt and
jaw support as shown.
4 Begin artificial breathing - 5 full breaths in 0
seconds, sealing nostrils with cheek or holding
nose closed.
5 Check carotid pulse in neck. If pulse is
present, continue E.A.R.
5 breaths per minute for adults.
20 breaths per minute for children.
7 Check for return of pulse and breathing after  minute
and at least every 2 minutes. Continue uninterrupted
until trained assistance is available. When breathing
and pulse return, turn on side and continue observation.
6 If pulse is absent and you have been trained,
begin cardio pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R).
Cardiac Compression - depress lower end of
breast bone (sternum) 4cm to 5cm, less for
small children.
One rescuer - 2 breaths, 5 compressions in
5 seconds, i.e. 4 cycles per minute.
Two rescuers -  breath, 5 compressions in 5
seconds, i.e. 2 cycles per minute.
4.03 Resuscitation For Electric Shock Victims