Public Safety Education Network What have you learned? A series presented by: National Grid What have you learned? A series presented by: National Grid Unit 3 – Responding to Electrical Energy Injuries

Electrical Energy Injuries Cardiac arrest from electrical shock Electrical Shock Trauma Electrical Burns Arcing Radiation Injuries Approaching electrically charged areas

Third Unit - Questions Responding to Electrical Energy Injuries

Personal Review Understanding that the ground can become energized is important. The distances vary based on the soil type and the minerals within it. Maintain a minimum of 30 circle of safety and 100 feet involving high voltage transmission lines Strive to achieve a minimum distance of two utility poles when arriving with apparatus to a call. Never place any metal aerial ladder within 10 feet of any overhead power lines

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