Be especially careful when operating electric devices in the bathroom. Keep in mind the dangers of a wet floor, grounded metal pipes, and wet skin. Turning on an AC radio while you are taking a bath is asking for real trouble. There may be shorts in electric devices. Keep your hands dry when using them, and do not touch them along with grounded metal objects. If you ever get a slight shock, sound the danger signal and do something about it. Think, Then Act Your first thought in rescuing a victim from an electrical accident should be your own safety. Speed is also important, because a few seconds or minutes may save a life. The first question you should ask yourself is "Can I quickly turn off the power?" This would be easier to do in the home than outside. In the case of a victim trapped in a bathtub from a radio accidentally knocked into the water, it might mean simply removing the plug from the wall outlet. If a victim is found grasping shorted, permanently installed equipment and cannot let go, the main switch might be used for quick release of the current. Outdoors, especially with high tension wires, your danger in rescue is much greater. To handle the victim, touch him only with a long dry stick, dry rope, or a long length of dry cloth. Be sure your hands are dry and that you are standing on a dry board. A broom might be a good lever to pry a victim from a high tension wire but never use a green stick containing sap. First Aid Once the rescue has been made and the victim is free of further danger, check to see if breathing has stopped. If so, start artificial respiration _immediately_ and send someone for a doctor. Artificial respiration must be started as soon as possible after normal breathing ceases. _Most persons will die within 6 minutes or less if breathing stops completely unless they are given artificial respiration._ Precious minutes may have passed before you get to the victim. Since the victim may be within seconds of death by the time you are able to touch his body, you should seek to obtain an air flow to and from the lungs _immediately_. The victim may seem stiff as an effect of the current, so don't give up easily. Continue the procedure for several hours. If transportation is necessary, remember that there may be internal injury, fractures, or severe burns. Mouth-To-Mouth Rescue Breathing There are various effective ways to give artificial respiration, each with its advantages and disadvantages. The mouth-to-mouth method is recommended as a good one to master. It can be used on victims of drowning, suffocation, and asphyxiation, too. People have been known to save lives with less exposure to the correct procedure than you are getting by reading this. So, pay attention and remember what you read. Step 1. Turn the victim on his back. Wipe out victim's mouth quickly. Turn his head to the side. Use your fingers to get rid of mucus, food, sand, and other matter. [Illustration: Head Position]