What should you never do when someone is in contact with a live electrical circuit?

• A. Shout for help and call for assistance.
• B. Turn off the circuit while touching them.
• C. Never touch them.
• D. Use water to separate them.

Answer: (C)

Never touch them. If someone is in contact with a live circuit, you could become part of the electrical path yourself, which can deliver a dangerous shock to you and cause serious injury. The safe approach is to de-energize the circuit at the source if you can do so safely, or use a dry, non-conductive object to separate them without touching them, then call for help. Do not use water to try to separate them, because water conducts electricity and increases the risk of shock. Shouting for help is important, but the priority is to remove the hazard without making contact. Once the power is off, check their responsiveness and provide first aid if trained, such as CPR, and treat any burns.