User's Manual Part 1

Safety - 5 -
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Affinity LBD-200C-N1 Transmitter
Product Manual
Path: The path of the electrical current through the body is critical. When current passes from
hand to hand, or hand to foot, the brain, heart, lungs, and spinal cord, which become part of the
electrical path, are affected.
Age and Condition of Victim: The age and physical condition of the victim affects the severity
of electrical shock. Elderly victims, young children, or those with existing medical conditions, are
more susceptible to injury caused by electrical shock.
3.5 Emergency Procedures for Electrical Shock
Anyone engaged in electrical or electronic work should be aware of the proper safeguards and
emergency procedures related to hazardous electrical conditions. An understanding and
knowledgebase regarding electrical hazards will reduce the risks and dangers of electrocution.
Obtaining safety related training courses such as First Aid and CPR, and applying them during
emergencies, might greatly reduce the effects of electrically induced injuries.
Promptly report to the appropriate personnel any electrical “popping” or sparking, and any
noticeable defects or hazardous conditions that can cause injury, property damage, or
interference to the electrical equipment.
Immediately report any electric shock received to the appropriate supervisor or safety
personnel.
In the event that an individual comes into contact with a live electrical circuit:
x Cut off the power. Learn how to remove power anywhere within the work area.
x Free a victim from a live circuit. If a person is “frozen” to a live electrical contact,
turn off the power if possible. If you cannot turn off power, use wooden boards,
poles, sticks, a belt, dry rope, articles of clothing or some other nonconductive
material of sufficient strength to pull the affected person from electrical contact.
x Contact emergency personnel. Immediately contact emergency medical
personnel. Only qualified and trained personnel should perform First Aid
procedures.
WARNING
Under no circumstances touch a victim
exposed to a live circuit. Doing so will place
you in the live circuit, and may result in
injury or death due to electrocution.
Victim in live circuit Warning