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ELECTRIC SHOCK EMERGENCY ELECTRIC SHOCK EMERGENCY
RESUSCITATION RESUSCITATION

SAFEGUARD YOURSELF. SAFEGUARD YOURSELF.
If a person collapses due to ELECTRIC SHOCK break the circuit by either switching off the current If a person collapses due to ELECTRIC SHOCK break the circuit by either switching off the current
at the mains, remove the plug or wrench the cable free. If unable to reach the cable, socket or mains, at the mains, remove the plug or wrench the cable free. If unable to safely reach the switch use the
use or stand on some DRY non-conducting material. Push the casualty away from the source of body hook, (found on the forward bulkhead of the SCR Room) or anything non-conductive, to
electricity, using a broom, safety hook, wooden chair or stool (1). Once the area is safe: remove the victim from the source of electricity, ONCE THE AREA IS SAFE.
CHECK CASUALTIES RESPONSE. CHECK CASUALTIES RESPONSE.
If unconscious tilt the casualty's head back to open the airway and check for breathing (A). If unconscious tilt the casualty's head back to open the airway and check for breathing (A).
If the casualty is breathing, check for any life-threatening injuries. Place in recovery position (B) If the casualty is breathing, check for any life-threatening injuries. Place in recovery position (B)
and call an ambulance. Keep checking casualty's breathing and pulse regularly (C). and call for the RIG MEDIC. Keep checking casualty's breathing and pulse regularly (C).
If casualty is not breathing, look into the mouth, remove any obvious obstruction and then If casualty is not breathing, look into the mouth, remove any obvious obstruction and then
re-check for breathing. If the casualty is still not breathing, give 30 chest compressions (D), re-check for breathing. If the casualty is still not breathing, give 30 chest compressions (D),
then 2 rescue breaths (E). Continue to alternate between 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths then 2 rescue breaths (E). Continue to alternate between 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths
until either help arrives, the casualty starts breathing normally or you are too exhausted to continue. until either help arrives, the casualty starts breathing normally or you are too exhausted to continue.

WC-140 - 420mm x 600mm WC-140-RIG - 420mm x 600mm

KNOW YOUR SAFETY SIGNS HEAT AWARENESS
GET TO KNOW WHAT THE SYMBOLS MEAN THEY ARE PROVIDED
FOR YOUR SAFETY, THERE ARE FIVE MAIN CATEGORIES HEAT EXHAUSTION
RELATIVE
SYMPTOMS:
MEANING SHAPE & COLOUR SYMBOLS ARE PUT INSIDE THE SAFETY SHAPE HUMIDITY D TEMPERATURE Headaches; dizziness or lightheadedness; weakness; mood
changes such as irritability, confusion or the inability to think
straight; upset stomach; vomiting; decreased or dark
PROHIBITION You must RED OUTLINE CIRCLE A o coloured urine; fainting; and pale, clammy skin.
not.
ACTIONS TO TAKE:
Act immediately: If not treated, heat exhaustion may advance
Stop.
WITH CROSS BAR
means DO NOT No admittance No smoking No dirty clothes 70% N 100 F o to heat stroke or death.
G
37.8 C
Move the person: to a cool, shaded area to rest. Do not leave
MANDATORY You must do. BLUE CIRCULAR Keep clear Head protection Wear gloves 60% E R 95 F lightheadedness, lay the person on their back and raise the
the person alone. If symptoms include dizziness or
Carry out the
legs 6 - 8 inches. If symptoms include nausea or upset
stomach, lay the person on their side.
action given
o
Loosen clothing: and remove any heavy clothing
BACKGROUND
by the sign.
must be worn
means OBEY
Give cool water: (about a cup every 15 minutes) to the person
o
Caution.
HAZARD / Risk of danger . YELLOW TRIANGLE C 35 C unless the person is vomiting.
Cool the body: by fanning and spraying with a cool mist of
WARNING
water or applying a wet cloth to the persons skin.
A
means RISK
ahead
Hazard
o
.
IF THE PERSON DOES NOT
in operation
voltage
your head
OF DANGER Danger high Danger mind Danger fork lifts 50% U 90 F CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
o
The safe way. T 32.2 C FEEL BETTER IN A FEW MINUTES
CONDITION Where to GREEN SQUARE / O I HEAT STROKE
SAFE
go in an
RECTANGLE
SYMPTOMS:
emergency.
o
Escape route
First aid station
Directional arrow
means GO
sunburnt; mood changes such as irritability, confusion, or the
40% N 85 F o Dry, pale skin with no sweating; hot, red skin that looks
To indicate
EQUIPMENT the location of RED SQUARE / ACTIONS TO TAKE:
inability to think straight; seizures or fits; and
29.4 C
FIRE
unconsciousness with no response.
fire fighting
equipment
RECTANGLE means
IF THE PERSON DOES NOT
FIRE FIGHTING Fire alarm Hose reel Fire extinguisher CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
o
80 F FEEL BETTER IN A FEW MINUTES
SUPPLEMENTARY TEXT 30% 26.7 C Move the person: to a cool, shaded area. Do not leave the
o
person alone. Lay the person on their back. Move any
IF THE SAFETY SIGN objects away from the person if symptoms include seizures
NEEDS ADDITIONAL or fits. If symptoms include nausea or upset stomach, lay the
person on their side.
INFORMATION IT MAY DANGER Ear protection Smoking Fire alarm
Panel contains isolated No smoking area call point
BE ADDED IN WORDS and LIVE circuits must be worn LESS Loosen clothing: and remove any heavy clothing.
Give cool water: (about a cup every 15 minutes) to the person
MULTI-PURPOSE SIGNS HAZARDOUS if alert enough to drink something but not if the person is
WARNING Pressure testing vomiting.
Crane operations taking place Keep clear
TO BE USED WHEN THE HAZARD Do not cross barrier in progress Cool the body: by fanning and spraying with a cool mist of
REQUIRES MORE THAN ONE OF Hearing protection Emergency No unauthorised water or wiping the person with a wet cloth or covering them
must be worn
THE FIVE TYPES TO CONVEY beyond this point exit only entry with a wet sheet.
THE SAFETY MESSAGE. Use ice packs: under the armpits and groin area.
SP9787
WC-002 - 420mm x 600mm SP-9787 - 400mm x 600mm
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