Bangkok, April 12 – The Department of Disease Control warns people to participate in Songkran water play activities, be careful of electric shock and electric shock before playing in the water to explore risky areas. When encountering a person who has been electrocuted or electrocuted, stay calm and help in the right way.
Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Revealing Thailand statistics for the year 2018-2019 from the Injury Prevention Division, Department of Disease Control found the number of patients from exposure to electricity during Songkran. And 47 were admitted to the hospital, causing the water to splash onto the power plug, causing electric leakage and electric shock. A wet body allows electric current to flow easily through the body. The power cord or device is damaged. And there is no waterproof system, which is likely to cause a leakage of electricity.
for advice on protection against electric shock Electric shocks during Songkran are: 1. If wet, do not touch all conductive materials such as turning on and off electrical equipment, pressing the electric bell, plugging in the power socket, charging mobile phones, stereos, metal poles, overpass railings, billboards. Electricity in the water tunnel, foam party, may cause electric leakage and electric shock Before playing in the water, explore the surrounding risky areas. Investigate the installation point of the power cutter When an incident occurs, it can quickly find a power cut point. Check to see if the swimming area has any electrical outlets or electrical appliances that are at risk. If there is, it should be kept in order. If the cord, plug and electrical equipment are damaged, they must be repaired immediately. Including if playing in a water tunnel or a phone party. Should check the installation of sprinkler equipment, railings, foam injection to be safe.
Dr. Apichart Wachiraphan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Added that in the event of an electric shock, an electric shock should provide first aid in the right way. Never touch a person who has been electrocuted with bare hands. Cut off electricity as quickly as possible by unplugging. release switch or cutout Use non-conductive materials such as dry cloth, dry string, dry plastic, rubber gloves, dry wood, and remove the wires. Push or pull the victim out quickly if an electric shock or shock occurs in a waterlogged area. Cut off the power and remove the wires before helping. and if the patient loses consciousness or stops breathing Immediately perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and take him to the hospital as soon as possible. Electric shock should be attentive. and call for help at the number 1669.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency