Lucky Worker Survives Electric Shock with Help from Colleagues Trained in First Aid

Electrified, a worker was able to count on his lucky star and colleagues trained in first aid @ Photo credit Eric Beaupré / Vingt55. All rights reserved.

It was at 10:15 a.m. that the emergency services were called to the company located on rue Vachon in Drummondville, confirmed Sergeant Catherine Bernard, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec. The electrified worker would have been exposed to a discharge of approximately 600 volts when handling the electrical panel.

A lucky star for the worker who was able to count on the intervention of his colleagues.

An employee met on site confirmed that the worker was conscious and breathing after the incident. He remained alert, despite everything, he said. “We have employees trained in first aid,” added the employee met on site, while impatiently awaiting the arrival of paramedics. “Our colleagues trained in first aid quickly took care of him and got him to safety,” confirmed the worker.

When emergency services and paramedics arrived at the scene, the worker was conscious and responding to paramedics. According to the medical report, the authorities did not fear for the life of the worker, but the man exposed to a 600-volt discharge was sent for observation to the Sainte-Croix Hospital in Drummondville as a preventive measure, confirmed the spokesperson. of the Sûreté du Québec.

Any electrification presents a real risk for a victim. If a person has touched or been in contact with a source of more than 600 volts, they must consult a doctor, recalls Hydro Quebec. The presence of blackheads on a victim’s skin can be a sign of much more serious internal burns; it is therefore important to consult a doctor. It is also essential to remember that depending on the electrical resistance of the body, a 120 V shock can be fatal. If the victim loses consciousness or feels unwell, even if they feel better afterwards, they should seek medical attention.

As the accident occurred in the workplace, the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST) was informed of the situation and was able to count on the company’s cooperation. and employers, who already provide additional security measures.

Electrified, a worker was able to count on his lucky star and colleagues trained in first aid © Photo credit Eric Beaupré / Vingt55. All rights reserved.