Unit 1.1 Health and safety
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8. Complete the following instructions with the correct words.

DEALING WITH EMERGENCY

Electric shock
• do not touch 1.
• separate victim from 2. source (with 3. object)
• turn off electricity from main 4.
• unplug faulty 5.
• call ambulance

High voltage shock
• keep distance of 6. metres from victim
• call for help
• call local power 7. to turn power off

Machines

Amputation
• do not push parts of body back into place - apply 8. on bleeding part

Accident with moving 9.
• do not move victim
• call ambulance

People getting caught in a machine
• turn off 10.
• do not move victim
• call medical 11.
9. Read the text about how to act in case of electric shock and match the correct heading to each paragraph.
Look over the area of the incident carefullyCall emergency servicesSeparate the victim from the sourceTurn off the current
← Running quickly in to save someone might be your first impulse, but, if the danger of electric shock remains, you will only injure yourself as well. Take a moment to look out for any danger.
← It is very important that you call for help as quickly as possible. Explain your situation as calmly and clearly as you can when you make the call.
← If you can do so safely, turn off the electrical current. Don’t try to rescue someone near a high-voltage line. Shutting off the current at the power box, the circuit breaker, or the fuse box is the safest option.
← Don’t touch the victim if the electricity hasn’t been shut off. Once you’re sure there is no current, use a rubber or wooden stick, or any other non-conducting tool to move the victim. Cover them with a thermal blanket and wait for the emergency services with them.

Adapted from: https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Victim-of-Electrical-Shock
10.1 Discuss the risks related to the use of a crane and how it is possible to prevent injuries. aperta
10.2 Discuss the risks related to the use of a conveyor belt and how it is possible to prevent injuries. aperta
10.3 Discuss the risks related to the use of a lathe and how it is possible to prevent injuries. aperta
10.4 Discuss the risks related to the use of a grinder and how it is possible to prevent injuries. aperta