If you cannot locate the power switches, you should avoid touching the victim.

If you cannot locate the power switches, you should avoid touching the victim.

• A. Touch the victim to check responsiveness.
• B. Avoid touching the victim.
• C. Shout for help.
• D. Attempt to move the victim.

Answer: (B)

Electric safety means you must not become part of the electrical circuit. If the power source isn’t known to be off, touching the person could channel current through you, causing a shock or worse for both of you. When you can’t locate or verify that the switches are de-energized, the safest move is to avoid contact with the victim altogether. Instead, shout for help and call emergency services, and if possible use a non-conductive tool or distance to try to shut the power off from a safe location. Keep others away and wait for trained responders to de-energize the system. Once the circuit is confirmed off, you can approach to check responsiveness and administer first aid as needed.

Electric safety means you must not become part of the electrical circuit. If the power source isn’t known to be off, touching the person could channel current through you, causing a shock or worse for both of you. When you can’t locate or verify that the switches are de-energized, the safest move is to avoid contact with the victim altogether. Instead, shout for help and call emergency services, and if possible use a non-conductive tool or distance to try to shut the power off from a safe location. Keep others away and wait for trained responders to de-energize the system. Once the circuit is confirmed off, you can approach to check responsiveness and administer first aid as needed.