Question

What step should be taken immediately if a person gets an electric shock after touching a live wire?

• A. Carry the person to the hospital
• B. Switch off the main connection
• C. Keep the injured person warm and still
• D. Call a doctor

Answer 1

The correct option is B Switch off the main connection

• If the main supply is switched off, the current will stop flowing through the body of that person.
• Now it is okay for us to touch the person. Keep the person still and warm.
• Finally, carry the person to a nearby hospital.