NVIC 18-14 Task 6.2.A

Safe use of electrical equipment

ABE-A9.1 Safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including:

.3 emergency procedures

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, when making electrical repairs,

the candidate demonstrates awareness of electrical safety, first aid principles and actions in an emergency.

The candidate performs the following functions:

1. Locating resuscitation equipment
2. Reviewing the work to be performed, verbal and hand communications and the need for a repeat of the instructions being issued by the person being given instructions; and

3. Reviewing the procedures to be followed in the event an electrical shock occurs, such as

   a. De-engergizing the live circuit

   b. Removing the victim of electrical shock from the shock hazard if victim is unable to let go or leave the shock hazard

   c. Removing a victim of electrical shock from the area of the shock hazard

   d. First aid for electrical shock and electrical burns; and

   e. CPR