What happened to Calder Sloan?
Calder Sloan was electrocuted on April 13, 2014, while swimming in his family’s pool in North Miami. The wrongful death complaint claims he was electrocuted due to a faulty pool light and electrical grounding and bonding on the pool’s lighting system.
Can you get electrocuted in a pool?
You can get electrocuted in a swimming pool as a result of: (1) faulty electrical wiring to pool equipment such as underwater lights, pumps, filters and vacuums; (2) no GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters) protections for outlets and circuits; and (3) electrical appliances and extension cords entering the water.
What do you do if someone is electrocuted in water?
If someone in the water is being shocked, extend a carbon fiber rod (such as a fiberglass Shepherd’s crook/rescue hook) to the person to grab onto or loop the person’s body and pull them (face up) to safety. Position the victim on his or her back, check for breathing and administer CPR if needed. Then call 9-1-1.
What happens if lightning hits a pool?
A lightning strike can damage your pool’s pump, filter and heater. The strike overloads the electrical circuits and can ruin the equipment. You can install surge protectors to prevent lightning from damaging your pool, but that’s just another cost that makes pool ownership too expensive.
Why is my pool electrified?
What Causes Electric Shock in Pools? Pool lighting, faulty electrical installation, and electronics falling into the water are some of the common causes of electric shocks in pools.
How do pools become electrified?
Pool lighting: When pool lights have not been correctly bonded or grounded, they can send electricity directly through the water and shock those in the pool. In fact, faulty pool lights can send electrical currents through the water even when they are turned off.
How do you know if the water is electrocuted?
Shock Alert will notify you of electricity present in water. If it beeps and flashes red, DO NOT SWIM. If it flashes green, no voltage is detected. Due to the tragic nature of these injuries and deaths, Shock Alert was created to detect the presence of electrical voltage in water.
How do you remove someone from being electrocuted?
You should first attempt to turn off the source of the electricity (disconnect). If you cannot locate the electrical isolating source, you can use a non-conducting object, such as a wooden pole, to remove the person from the electrical source. Emergency medical services should be called as soon as possible.