Electricity for the 4-H Scientist

by Eric B. Wilson

Credit Points 2

FIRST AID FOR ELECTRICAL INJURIES

What would you do if you saw someone who had been hurt by electricity?

Did you know that you could save his life, if you had taken the time to learn and practice a few simple rules of electrical first aid?

First aid training equips you to know what to do and what not to do for the injured until medical help can be obtained. While the main benefits are for you and your family, no one can call himself a good citizen if he fails to help a stranger who has been hurt.

The information given here is only for electrical injuries. Perhaps what you learn will inspire you to take a complete course in first aid.

What to Do

Learn how to prevent electrical accidents, and what to do if an electrical accident occurs.

1. Make an electrical hazard hunt in your home or on your farm. Point out to your parents everything that should be repaired or replaced for safety's sake.