What action must be taken immediately if a colleague contacts a High Voltage live conductor and collapses?
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Option D: DO NOT touch victim directly; isolate HV power source immediately or use certified HV insulating rescue hook to pull victim away, then call emergency CPR
Immediate isolation of the power source is the priority to prevent further injury. If isolation is impossible, using a certified insulating rescue hook is the only safe method to break contact. Direct physical contact risks electrocution of the rescuer, violating fundamental HV safety principles and endangering the entire response effort.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
Immediate isolation of the power source is the priority to prevent further injury. If isolation is impossible, using a certified insulating rescue hook is the only safe method to break contact. Direct physical contact risks electrocution of the rescuer, violating fundamental HV safety principles and endangering the entire response effort.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • High Voltage Safety Officer & Switchgear Operations (HV).
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