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Summer is a season with a high incidence of electric shock accidents, due to relative humidity, easy sweating, which causes electrical appliances to overheat and malfunction. I. Basic knowledge on preventing electric shock at home 1. Do not touch power sources and electrical switches with sweaty hands. In hot seasons, people tend to sweat easily. When people sweat, the likelihood and severity of electric shock are both higher than normal. 2. It is best to turn off the power supply of household appliances when they are not in use. The insulation protection of household appliances may become damaged over time, leading to electric leakage during humid summers, especially in the case of electric showers, washing machines, and other appliances that come into contact with water. 3. Protection of household appliances against water damage. If your home gets flooded during the summer, the first thing to do is to cut off the power supply, that is, turn off the circuit breaker at home, in order to prevent electrical appliances that are in use from causing accidents due to water damage and damaged insulation. II. Basic knowledge for enterprises to prevent electric shock 1. Do not place flammable items such as oils, cotton, wood shavings, and production materials near electrical circuits, switches, sockets, fuses, and distribution boxes. 2. Do not let the power cord lie on the ground, to prevent it from tripping people and to avoid damaging the insulation. 3. All switches, disconnectors, and fuse boxes must be covered. Those with aged or damaged bakelite covers must be replaced, while those that are dirty or damp must be cleaned before they can be used again. 4. In the case of electrical appliances and equipment, if abnormal phenomena such as sparks, smoke, or a burning smell occur after they are powered on, the equipment should be stopped immediately and the power supply cut off for inspection. 5. The company’s electricians should conduct regular insulation checks on wiring and electrical equipment; any damage found should be promptly covered with electrical tape or the wiring replaced, in order to prevent electric shocks, fires, and other incidents caused by aging or damaged wiring. Meanwhile, employees in various workshops should immediately report any damaged circuits or plugs to the workshop management. III. Basic knowledge of emergency rescue measures for electric shock 1. Quickly cut off the main power supply, and use insulating materials to separate the wires, electrical appliances from the injured person, in order to prevent further electric shocks. 2. If the person who has suffered an electric shock is conscious, they should be laid down and allowed to rest quietly in that position. Do not let the person who has been electrocuted move, in order to reduce the strain on the heart; also, closely monitor any changes in their breathing and pulse. 3. If the person is unconscious, has weak breathing or no breathing at all, immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be carried out.