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IS : 5216 ( Part II)- 1982I ndian St andard

RECOMMENDATIONONSAFETYPROCEDURESANDPRACTICESINELECTRICALWORK

PART II LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES(Fi rst Rev i si on)

Second Reprint JANUARY 1992

UDC 621.3-74/-78

@ Copyright 1983BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDSMANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARC,

NEW DEL:II 110002Gr 6 June1983

( Reaffirmed 2005 )


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RECOMMENDATION ON SAFETY PROCEDURESAND PRACTICES IN ELECTRICAL WORKPQRT II LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES

(Fi rst Rev i si on)Code of Practice for Power Inst-dation and Maintenance SectionalCommittee, ETDC 20

ChairmanSHRI P. C. MA~KODK*

MembersSH~I B. C. ALVA

RepresentingGujarat Electricity Board, Vadodara

SHRI T. N. R. RAO ( Altcrnuta) Kamataka Electricity Board, BangaloreSam M.J. ANANDAPUSTHY Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government ofTamil Nadu, MadrasELECTRICAL I~s~z0~0z(TECHNIOAL) TO THEGOVERNVENT OF TAMILNADU ( Alternate )SHRI P. D. BA~ADESHRI R. C. BAJPAI ( Alternate ) Tata Consulting Engineers, BomhaySHRI V. S. BHATIASHRI K. K. PANT (,Altcrnutr ) Siemens India Ltd. BombaySERI K. V. CHAUBAL The Federation of Electricity Undertakings of

&RI K. S, JOSHI ( Altematt India, BombayCEIEF ELECTRICAL EN~INEEBDEPUTY DIRECTOR STANDARDS Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )(ELEo)-IV, RDSO ( &?rnut6 )CEIZF ENQINEIE~ (E~zq)-I

SURVEPOR OF WORKS (ELzo)-I Central Public Works Department, New Delhi( Altsrnats )Szrx B. L. DZSEPA~D~ Electrical Engineer to the Government ofMaharashtra, BombaySHBI DZVENDER NATHSam T. P. R. SARHA ( Alternate ) Larsen 6r Toubro Ltd. Bombay

l hri P. C. Mankodi WBS the Chairman for the meeting in which this rtandard:warfinalized.(-dypalrt)

~cbZ!yri&t 1985BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

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M embers ReprercnlingSHRI K. W. DHAIUCADIIIICAIII J yoti Ltd, VadodaraSHHI G. L. DUA Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd, New DelhiSHRI S. K. SETHI f Al~crnolc ISARI D. J . HAYTA~ Maharashtra State Electricity Board, BombayM~nrmsn ( HY~R~+EI.~CTI~IC Central Electricity Authority, New DelhiDI I~XTO~ (HED)-I (illter~fc)SHllI D. R. NRRLAPP \ Runny NGEF Ltd, BangaloreSHRI G. S. N. MUJ ~TI IY (A&em&c)SHI~I K. P. R. PILL AI Fact Engineering & Design Organization,UdyogamandalSRRI C. R. R. M~NON ( Allcrnatc)LT-COL B. B. RAJ PAL Engineer-in-chiefs Branch, Army Headquarters( Ministry of Defence )SHRI S. K . SHAIQ~ARI ( Alfernnfc )SRRI Rax~rs RAY CII OUDI~EI XI Enginrrring Construction Corporation Ltd,Bombay

SHRI L. E. D. CRUZ ( AI ternols)REPRESENTATI VE Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, SecunderabadSHI~I R. CAAI


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IS : 5216 (Part II ) - 1982Indian Standard

RECOMMENDATION ON SAFETY PROCEDURESAND PRACTICES IN ELECTRICAL WORK

PART II LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES( F i r st Revi si on0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision) was adopted by the IndianStandards Institution on 7 October 1982, after the draft finalized by theCode of Practice for Power Installation and Maintenance SectionalCommittee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council.0.2 Most accidents are generally due to carelessness and result in fall,fire or electric shock to personnel. Extreme care is therefore recom-mended while working on, or in close proximity to live mains orapparatus. However, in cases of untoward accidents, the safetyinstructions are to be strictly adhered to with speed and precision bypersonnel.0.3 The object of this standard ( Part II ) is therefore to cover , the DOsand DONTS instructions to be adhered to in the case of an accident anddetails of the life saving techniques in the event of all accidents to persons,whether minor or major.0.4 This standard ( Part II ) covers in detail the various alternativemethods of inducing artificial respiration to a victim of electric shock. Aseparate Indian Standard Electric Shock Treatment Chart is alsounder preparation for direct display.0.5 This standard shall be read in conjunction with the other parts ofthis standard.

1. SCOPE1.1 This standard ( Part II ) covers methods of dealing with electricalaccidents and techniques for saving the life of a person who is affected.

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IS I 5216 ( Part II) - 19822. ACCIDENTS2.1 General

2.1.1 Most accidents are generally due to carelessness and result infall, fire or electric shock. Extreme care should, therefore, be taken inconnection with work on, or in close proximity to live mains or apparatus.2.1.2 The DOS and DONTS instructions mentioned in Appendix Aof the standard should be strictly followed.2.1.3 In case of fire, the instructions given in 8 of Part I of this standardshall be strictly followed.

2.2 First Aid, Fire Fighting and Resuscitation2.2.1 All technical staff should be familiar with first aid and artificialrespiration techniques. They should be encouraged to obtain theCertificate of Proficiency issued by the St. Johns Ambulance Association.

2.2.2 All technical staff should be made familiar with fire fightingtechniques and the equipment used in it.2.2.3 The person-in-charge should also conduct drills in artificialrespiration, rendering first aid and fire fighting.2.2.4 First Aid Box - A box containing first aid equipment shall bekept handy for use when required. A periodical check shall be madeof its contents. Any deficiencies shall be immediately made up.2.2.5 Sretchrs - Stretchers should be kept at all important electricalinstallations.

2.3 Reporting of Accidents2.3.1 All accidents to persons; whether minor or major, fatal or non-fatal, including slight injuries ( when the injured person is capable ofperforming his dpties ), shall be immediately reported in according withthe rules in force. First aid shall be rendered, where necessary. The

injured person shall be sent to the doctor for medical.examination or thedoctor sent for to attend on the patient.2.3.2 The prwisionsof Section 33 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910and Rules 44 and 44A of India Electricity Rules, 1956 shall be compliedwith for the purpose of intimation Bf accidents.

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IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 19822.3.3 Departtint Reports - Every accident shall be thoroughly investi-gated and recorded. The records should show the date and time of theaccident, name of person or persons involved,. nature of injury, name ofinvestigating persons, their findings and preventive action taken, if any.

3. TREATMENT FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK3.1 General

3.1.1 In most cases of electric shock and collapse, it is the lungs andthe diaphragm ( the thin sheet of muscles which lies below the lungs )that stop working and there is a very good chance of revival by applyingquickly artificial respiration. Methods of artificial respiration generallyused are described in 4 and all persons concerned should qualifythemselves by practical study and drill in the treatment for electric shockaccording to these methods.3.1.2 While rendering artificial resuscitation, violent operations should-be avoided as injury of the internal organs may result from excessive andsudden pressures.3.1.3 In cases of severe shock, respiration is seldom established under

an hour while 3 to 4 hours or more might be found necessary to restorenormal breathing. It is, therefore, essential that in all cases of electricshock where the condition of the patient is doubtful or the patient isunconscious or not breathing, artificial resuscitation should be continueduntil death is diagnosed by a physician or until rigor mortis sets in.3.2 Removal From Contact

3.2.1 If the person is still in.contact with the apparatus that has givenhim shock, switch off the electric circuit at once. If it is not possible toswitch off the circuit quickly, no time should be lost in removing thebody from contact with the live conductor.

3.2.2 The victims body should not be touched with bare hands, insteadrubber gloves should be worn. However, if the rubber gloves are notavailable the victim should be pulled off from the live conductor by hiscoat, shirt, etc, if they are not wet or with any other dry cloth or evendry newspaper fold.ed into 3 or more thicknesses. Wooden rods or broomhandle may also be used to raise the body or to detach it from liveconductor. A good plan is to stand on dry board or *stool or on fewlayers of.thick newspaper -bundles or even dry sacking and remove thevictim from the live conductor.3.3 Preliminary Stepm - If the patients clothes are smouldering, thesparks should first be extinguished. The doctor should be immediately

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IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 1982sent for and, in case the breathing has stopped, immediate action asgiven in 3.4 should be taken. (3.4 Immediate Action to Recover Patient

3.4.1 When a man has received a severe electric shock, his breathingusually stops. In accidents of this kind, speed may save the injured manslife. Hence, no time should be wasted in sending for a doctor but thepatient should not be neglected during this period.3.4.2 The patient should not be placed in such a position which maybringpressure on the burns he may have sustained. He should also not

be exposed to cold. Stimulants should not be administered unlessrecommended by a doctor. Cold water may be given in small quantitiesin cases of electric fire or asphyxia and smelling salts may also beadministered in moderation.3.4.3 Artificial respiration without interruption, until natural breathingis restored, should be continued. Cases are on record of success afterabout 3 to 4 hours effort and even more,

3.4.4 R suscitation should be carried on at the nearest possible placeof accident. The patient should not be removed from this place untilhe is found breathing normally, and then also moved only in a lyingposition. Should it be necessary due to extreme weather conditions orother reasons to remove the patient before he is breathing normally, heshould be kept in a prone position, and placed on a hard surface or onthe floor of a conveyance, resuscitation being carried on during the timethat he is being moved.3.4.5 A brief return of spontaneous respiration is not a certain

indication for terminating the treatment. Not infrequently, the patient,after a temporary recovery of respiration, stops breathing again.. Thepatient should be watched, and if normal breathing stops, artificialrespiration should be resumed at once.3.5 Upon Recovery - When, the patient revives, he should be keptlying down and not allowed to get up or be raised under anycircumstances without the advice of a doctor. If the doctor has notarrived by the time the patient has revived, he should be given somestimulant, such as a teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a smallglass of water, or a drink of hot ginger, tea, or coffee. The patient. shouldthen have any other injuries attended to and be kept warm, being placedin the most comfortable position.3.6 First aid treatment should be given to all the burns.

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4. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATIONIS : 5216 ( Part II) - 1982

4.0 General4.0.1 The various methods of-artificial respiration usually adoptedare described below for general information only, and are not meant to

replace the method actually followed in the area concerned in accordancewith Rule 44 of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.4.0.2 Schafers method is the most common method used for artificialrespiration and has been described in 4.1. There are some other methodsof artificial respiration described in 4.2 to 4.7 also in use. In recentyears, many countries have changed over to more efficient ones, thoughSchafers method has the merit 01 being the least-exhausting to performand not requiring the use of any apparatus or appliances.

4.0.3 The first action the rescuer should take as he reaches near thevictim is to disengage him from the live circuit. The instructions givenin different methods of artificial respiration should be followed, euen $-thepatient appears dtad. As soon as possible, feel with your fingers in thepatients mouth and throat and remove any foreign body ( tobacco,artificial teeth, etc ). If the mouth is tight shut, pay no more attentionto it until later. Do not stop to loosen the patients clothing, butimmediately begin actual resuscitation. Every moment of delay isserious.

4.0.4 All concerned should be advised to study and practise underpro@r guidance as many methods of artificial respiration as possible.4.1 Schafers Prone Pressure Method

4.1.1 Lay the patient on his belly, one arm extended directly overhead,the other arm bent at elbow and with the face turned outward andresting on the second hand or forearm, so that the nose and mouth arefree for breathing. ( see Position 1, Fig. 1 ,).4.1.2 Kneel, straddling the patients thighs, #th your knees placedat such a distance from the hip bones as will allow you to assume Position1 shown in Fig. I. Place the palms of the hands on the small of the backwith fingers resting on the ribs, the little finger just touching the lowestrib, with the thumb and fingers in a natural position, and the tips offingers just out of sight ( see Position 1, Fig. 1 ).4.1.3 With arms held straight, swing forward slowly so that the weightof your body is gradually brought to bqar upon the patient. The shoulder

should be directly over the heel of the hand at the end of the forwardswing ( see Position 2, Fig. 1 )- DO not bend your elbows. This operationshould take about two seconds.7


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~OSlflON I

POSltlON 2

IOSlTION 3FIG. 1 SCHAFERS METHOD

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iS : 5216(Part II) - 1982Now immediately swing backward so as to completely remove thepressure. ( see Position 3, Fig. 1 ).After 2 seconds, swing forward again, thus repeat deliberately12 to 15 times a minute the double movement of compression andrelaxation, a complete respiration in 4 or 5 seconds.NOTE - Pressure should not be excessive and should be suited to the size andbody structure of the patiexit. Pressure should be applied gradually and not suddenly.

4.1.4 As soon as this artificial respiration has been started and while itis being continued, an assistant.should loosen any tight clothing about thepatients neck, chest or waist. Keep the patient warm. Do not give anyliquids whatever by mouth until the patient is fully conscious.4.1.5 To avoid strain on the heart when the patient revives, he shouldbe kept lying down and not allowed to stand or sit up. If the doctor hasnot arrived by the time the patient has revihed, he should be given somestimulant, such as one teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in asmall glass of water, or a hot drink of coffee or tea, etc.should be kept warm. The patient

4.1.6 A brief return of natural respiration is not a certain indication forstopping the resuscitation. Not infrequently, the patient, after a temporaryrecovery of respiration, stops breathing again. The patient should bewatched and, if natural breathing stops, artificial breathing should beresumed at once.

4.1.7 In carrying out resuscitation, it may be.necessary to change theoperator. This change should be made without losing the rhythm ofrespiration. By this procedure no confusion results at the time of changeof operator and a regular rhythm is kept up.4.2 Silvesters Method ( Arm-Lift Chest-Pressare Method ) -This, method is illustrated. in Fig. 2. The patient is laid on hisback. His arms are grasped above the wrists and drawn first upwardand then above the head until they touch the floor. Then they arebrought back to the chest and pressure is exerted in.a downward direction.The main defect of this method is that the tongue which .is a bonelessmass of muscle, having lost its tone due to lack of respiration, tends tofall back and block the wind pipe in about 50 percent of the cases,causing a choke. So, a second operator has to pull out the tongue andhold it so. But, sometimes no second man may be available. If, however,a large thick pad is placed behind the shoulders, so that the head liesdangling downward& the tongue does not seem to obstruct.

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POSlTlON I

POSITION 2FIG. 2 SILVESTERS METHOIJ ( ARM-LIFT CHEST-PRESSURE METHOD )

4.3 Eves Rocking Method - This method is illustrated in Fig. 3. Inthis method, the patient is placed prone on a stretcher and his handstied .to its frame. He is then rocked by tilting the stretcher 4Y downand 459 up repeatedly.be available readily.

Such special rocking stretchers are unlikely toIt may, however, be possible to use light two-wheeled hand-carts for the purpose and the method is worth trying.In the case of children this method is very easy to apply. The op;&o;stands holding the child in his hands and rocks in this manner.been claimed that the rocking which is peculiar to this method inducesgreater circulation of blood in the body and brain, helping earlierrecovery,


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POSITION I POSITION 2FOR ADULTS

POSITION I POSITION 2FOR CHkDReN

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IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 19824.4 Hip-Lift Back-Pressure Method

4.4.1 Though this method has the drawback that it is the mostexhausting to the operator and difficult to apply if the victim is heavy,it is useful when the victim has been injured in the upper part of thebody-chest, neck, shoulders or arms, or where due to lack of space, it isdifficult to use the arm-lift back-pressure method.

4.4.2 Place the victim prone with his face on one side and resting onthe back of one hand which is bent at the elbow. The other arm isextended so that the hand is above the head. Straddle the victim atthe level of his hips, kneel on one of your knees and put your other footon the ground near his hip opposite the kneeling knee.444.3 Place your hands on the middle of his back just between theshoulder blades with your fingers spread downwards and outwards andthumbs nearly touching. Now rock forward and allow the weight ofyour body to exert slow, even pressure downwards till resistance is met.4.4.4 Release the pressure quickly, remove your hands from the victimsback, rock backwards and slip your fingers underneath the hip bones ( notwaist ). Lift his hips 10 to 15 cm, keeping your arms straight and notbending your elbows to facilitate lifting. This lifting causes air to be

sucked into the lungs.4.4.5 Lower the victims hips thus completing the full cycle. Thereshould be about 12 cycles per minute. If a second man is available, hecan relieve the first operator after one of the lift phases.

4.5 Arm-Lift Back Pressure Method4.5.1 This is called Nielsons Method in Denmark and has beenmodified by Professor Drinker of USA. The modified method is illustrated

in Fig. 4. The subject lies prone with both arms folded and handsresting, one on the other, under his head. The arms are grasped abovethe elbow and lifted until firm resistance is met. This induces activeinspiration. Then they are let down and pressure applied on the back tocause active expiration.4.5.2

a)The movements in this method follow the sequence given below:Position 1 - Place victim prone ( that is, face down ) with hisarms folded with one palm on the other and head resting on hischeek over the palms. Kneel on one or both knee at victimshead. Place your hands on the victims back beyond the line ofarmpits, with your fingers spread outwards and downwards, thethumbs just touching each other.

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~POStTlON I POSITION 2

POSITION 3 ,POSlTlON 4Fxo. 4 NIELSONSARM-LIFT BACK-PRESSUREMETHOD

b) Posi t i on 2 - Then gently rock forward keeping arms straightuntil they are nearly vertical thus steadily pressing the victimsback. This completes expiration.

c) Posi t i on 3 - Synchronizing the above movement, rock back-wards, releasing pressure and slide your hands downdard alongthe victims arms and grasp his upper arm just above the elbows.Continue to rock backwards.13


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IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 1982d) Position 4 - As you rock back, gentIy raise and pull the victimsarms towards you, until you feel tension in his shoulders. Thisexpands his chest and results in respiration. To complete thecycle, lower the victims arms and move your hands up for

initial position.4.5.3 This method is considered to be the best, being most effective,easy to teach and fairly easy to perform.

4.6 Pole-Top Method -When a person receives electric shock it ismost important that the artificial respiration is started without any lossof time whatsoever. Indeed, the non-neglect of the first few minutes isso necessary that in the USA where a good deal of live line work is done,a method of artificial respiration, called the Pole-Top Method, hasbeen developed. The victim of the shock will t~ hanging by hissafety belt and the rescuer ascends the pole, supports the victim astridehis own safety belt and rhythmically compresses the victims abdomenwidh both hands while he is being lowered to the ground. He is thenchanged on to one of the more effective methods. Several cases ofsuccessful operation of,this method have .been reported. The need fornot wasting any time whatsoever in starting artificial respiration cannot,therefore, be overemphasized.4.7 Mouth-To-Mouth Method

4.7.1 Piace victim on his back. Place his head slightly downhill, ifpossible. A folded coat or similar object under victims shoulders willhelp maintain proper position. Tilt head back, so that the chin pointsstraight upwards.4.7.2 Grasp victims jaw as illustrated in Fig. 5 ( Position 1 ) and raiseit upward until lower teeth are highep than upper teeth; or place fingerson both sides of jaw near ear lobes and pull upward. Maintain jaw

position throughout resuscitation period to prevent tongue from blockingair passage.4.7.3 Take a deep breath and place your mouth over victims mouth( see Position 2, Fig. 5 ) making air-tight contact. Pinch the victimsnose, shut with thumb and forefinger or close nostrils by pressing yourcheek against them. If you hesitate at direct contact, place a porouscloth between you and victim. If an infant, place your mouth over itsmouth and nose.4.7.4 Blow into victims mouth ( gently, if an infant ) until his chestrises. Remove your mouth to let him exhale, turning your head to hearoutrush of air. The first 8 to 10 breaths should be as rapid as victimWill resporid, thereafter rate should be slotied to about 12 times a minute( 20 times if an infant ).

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4.7.5a)

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POSlTlON 1 POSlTlON 2FIG. 5 MOUTH-TO-MOUTH METHOD

i%ngs ioRememberIf air cannot be blown in, check position of victims head andjaw and recheck mouth for obstructions, then try again moreforcefully. If chest still does not rise, turn victims face downand strike his back sharply to dislodge obstructions.Sometimes air enters victims stomach, evidenced by swelling ofstomach. Expel air by gently pressing down on stomachduring exhalation period.

4.8 Duraticin of Movements - In all the methods, the rate of acomplete respiratory cycle is 12 to 15 perminute. When the victim beginsto breath of his own accord the operation should be synchronized withthe natural breathing and continued until he breathes strongly.4.9 Advisability of Learning Alternative Methods - It is advisablethat all concerned know how to apply more than one good method,since, when there are injuries due to fall or burn, certain methodsmay not become capable of application. Next to the Arm-Lift Back-Pressure Method, the Hip-Lift Back-Pressure Method is the best andmay be adopted. The Rocking Method may also be learnt and usedin Special cases.4;lO. Mechanical Means of Artificial Respiration - A lirge number.of mechariical tieans of artificial respiration have now been developedand it is recommended: that suitable equipment may also be used forartificial respiration.

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IS I 5216 ( Part II ) - 1982APPENDIXA

( Clause 2.1.2 )DOS AND DONTS INSTRUCTIONSDO DON' T

1. MAINS AND APPARATUSBefore replacing a lamp or hand-ling a fan, make sure that thesupply is switched off.Use correct size and quality of fusewire when renewing blown fuse.

When removing fuse, pull out thesupply end first and whenreplacing the supply end shouldbe put in last.Place sign men working or otherwarning boards on main switchbefore commencing work.

Before working on any circuit orapparatus, make sure that thecontrolling switches are openedand locked or the fuse holderswithdrawn,

Always treat circuit as alive untilyou have proved them to bedead, the insulztion of theconductors may be defective.

Do not connect single pole switchor fuse in a neutral circuit, butalways connect in the live orphase wire.DO not renew a blown fuse untilyou are satisfied as to thecause and have rectified anyirregularity.

DO not use copper wire as sub-stitute for fuse wire.

Do not close any switch, unlessyou are familiar with the circuitwhich it controls and know thereason for its being opened.Do not touch or tamper with anyelectrical gear or conductor,unless you have made sure thatit is dead and earthed. Highvoltage apparatus may giveleakage shock or flashover evenwithout touching.Do not work in live ,circuitswithout the express orders ofthe person-in-charge. Makecertain that all safety precau-tions have been taken and you

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Before working on motor or other .rotating machine, make surethat it cannot be set in motionwithout your permission.Cultiva.te the habit of turning yourface away whenever an arc orflash may occur.

Guard against arcs as well ashigh voltage, remember thatburns from arcs may be verysevere.See that all splices and connectionsare securely made.Use extreme care when breakingan inductive circuit as danger-ously high voltage is likely toresult.Thoroughly discharge to earth allcables before working on thecores.Test rubber gloves periodically.

Place rubber mats in front ofelectrical switchboards.Prevent accumulation of gases inunventilated manholes. Var-nishes emit flammable vapour.

Do not disconnect earthing con-nections or render ineffectivethe safety gadgets installed onmains and apparatus.Do not tamper with the meterboards and cutouts, unless youare authorized to do so.

Do not expose your eyes to anelectric arc. Painful injury mayresults even with short exposure.

Do not close or open a switch orfuse slowly or hesitatingly; doit quickly and positively.Do not turn your face and thengrope for switch or fuse.

Do not use metal case flashlightaround apparatus which isenergized.Do not place any part of yourbody in circuit either to roundor across the terminal whenmaking a connection or ope-rating.Do not use wires with poor in-sulation.Do not touch an electric circuitwhen your hands are wet, orbleeding from a cut or anabrasion.Do not work on energized circuitswithout taking extra precau-

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2. PORTABLE LAMPS AND APPLIANCESEnsure that all portable appliancesare provided with 3-pin plugand socket connections and themetal work of the apparatus iseffectively earthed.

Do not use a lamp in a metalholder fixed to the end of aloose flexible wire as a portablehand lamp.Do not disconnect a plug by pull-ing the fiexible cable or whenthe switch in ON.

Always use portable hand lampsof the insulated safety type andprovided with a rubber, plasticor wooden handle and wireguard.

Do not use kinked or perishedcables for portable lamps andappliances.

Do not plug in any portable lampor apparatus before making surethat the switch is OFF andthat the wall plug is properlyinserted in the socket.

3. FIREDisconnect the supply immedia-tely in case of fire on or nearelectrical apparatus,

Do not use fire extinguishers onelectrical equipment, unless it isclearly marked as suitable forthat purpose. Use sand blanketinstead.Make sure, when using waterhose, that the jet of water doesnot come into contact with liveapparatus.

Do not throw water on live elec-trical equipment in case of fire.It is dangerous to you.Keep flammable material onlyin special containers and infireproof rooms.Be sure that your men ,are familiarwith the location of fire fightingapparatus.

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Organize precautionary fire drill.Have sufficient number of fireextinguishers located in strate-gic position, so that they maybe available for immediate usein various areas.Check fire. fighting apparatusperiodically.Wipe up oil as soon as possible;use sand to cover oil spots.

4. ELECTRId SHOCKRemove the casualty from thecause, render first aid and sendfor doctor or take the casualtyto a hospital or dispensary.

Report all accidents, whetherminor or major, non-fatal orfatal, immediately to theperson-in-charge.Study carefully and practise firstaid treatment for injuredpersons.

Study carefully and practiceregularly the instructions forresuscitation ( artificial respi-ration ) after electric shock,displayed at every major elec-trical installation,

Do not take unnecessary risk withelectricity. Low voltage, undercertain circumstances, can bemore dangerous than highvoltage.Do not leave the casualty in con-tact with live apparatus. Switchoff current immediately.

Do not attempt to disengage aperson in contact with a liveapparatus which cannot beswitchad off immediately. In-sulate yourself from earth bystanding on rubber mat, or dryboard before attempting to gethim clear. Do not touch hisbody. Pull him by clothes ifthey are dry or push him clearwith a piece of dry wood.

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Whenever possible, use one handonly when working about anelectrical circuit, even thoughit is supposed to be dead.

Do not remove the body withoutthe permission of the policeeven after certification of deathby doctor.

5. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSPreach and practise safety at alltimes. Good work can bespoiled by an accident.

Work deliberately and carefully.Haste causes many accidents, besure of what you are doing.

Examine before use all safetyappliances, such as rubbergloves, mats, ladders, goggles,insulated pliers, etc, for theirsoundness.

Do not use a ladder without alashing rope; otherwise theladder should be held firmly byanother person.

Always add the acid or soda towater and not oiGG ersa whenmixing sulphuric acid or causticsoda and water.

Do not go carelessly near runningbelts on machines.

Always report immediately to theperson-in-charge or to anyother proper authority anydangerous condition or adangerous practice which youmay obaerve.

Do not remove danger noticeplates or other signs or inter-fere with safety barriers or gobeyond them.

Always be cautions while lifting Do not bring a naked light nearor removing a heavy apparatus battery. Smoking in the batteryor material. room is prohibited.

Do not wear loose clothing, metalwatch straps, bangles or fingerrings while working on elec-trical appliances. Do not hangclothes and such other thingson electrical fittings

Do not work on a pole or otherelevated position if there is alive part on it without safetybelt and rubber gloves, andunless a competent person standson the ground nearby to directoperations and give warning.

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DOWarn others when they seem tobe in danger near live conduc-tor or apparatus.

Always be careful and take nochance against any possibleaccident.

Attend at once to all injurieshowever slight they may be.Al ways obeyCons givencharge.

the safety instruc-by the person-in-

IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 1982DOPT

Do not allow visitors and unau-thorized persons to touch orhandle electrical apparatus orcome within the danger zone ofhigh voltage apparatus.

Do not enter excavations whichgive out obnoxious smell, orwork in badly lit, badly venti-lated and congested areas.

Do not touch a circuit with barefingers or hand or other make-shift devices to determinewhether or not it is alive.

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Panel for Safety Procedures, ETDC 2O/P35Convener Represcnfing

SEW P. C. MANKODI Gujarat Electricity Board, VadodaraM embers

SHRI J. H. PATEL (Alternate toShri P. C. Mankodi )CHIEP ENGINEER ( ELEC )-I Central Public Works Department, New DelhiSHBI B. GCPTA SHARMA (Alternab)DIRECTOR ( C~MD~ERCIAL Central Electricity Authority, New DelhiDEPUTY DIRECTOR (L & L) ( Alternate )SERX H. N. GUPTA Directorate General of Factory, BombaySHRI G. VAIDYANATHAN ( Al ternat e )SHRI D. J. HASTAK Maharashtra State Electricity Board, BombayS~IRI D. NARAYANA RAO Karnataka Electricity Board, BangaloreDB T. C. SIDHAN Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector to theGovernment of Kerala, Trivandrum

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