What are the guidelines for emergency treatment of ELECTRICAL BURNS and recommendations regarding NFPA 70 ARC FLASH?
Electrical burns are caused by direct contact with electrical current or the passing of an electrical current through the body, including lightning. • Before touching the victim, stop the source of the current, if possible, turn off the source of the power and deactivate the main circuit breaker. • Use a nonconductive item, such as a wooden broom handle, rope, dry towel or wooden chair, to disengage the victim from the current source. • Cool the burned area with a one-step burn care product, such as Water-Jel First Aid Emergency Burn Dressing. This first aid burn dressing from Water-Jel Technologies promptly relieves pain, protects the wound from further contamination, cools the burn, reduces its progression and helps promote healing. • Seek prompt medical attention for all medical burns.
