DO NOT directly touch a victim who is part of an electric circuit. Remove Victim Remove the victim from the electrical circuit.
Time is important.
If possible, shut off the power to the victim. Pull the plug or turn off the switch. If high voltage is involved call 911 and request that the electric power be shut off. If power shut-off is not possible, only trained emergency response personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment are to move a victim out of an electrical circuit. The victim may be experiencing electric shock.