Man is rescued with burns after suffering an electric shock in Limeira A 56-year-old man suffered an electric shock while working this Wednesday morning (15), on Rua 13 de Maio, in the central region of Limeira (SP). According to the municipality's Health Department, the victim had burns to his right arm, as well as his chest and abdomen. Despite the injuries, the worker was conscious at the time of treatment. He was rescued by an Advanced Support Unit (USA) and the Fire Department, and was taken to the city's Santa Casa. ? Click here to follow the g1 Piracicaba channel on WhatsApp Neoenergia Elektro reported that the electricity supply was interrupted at the scene of the accident until release by rescue teams. The concessionaire regretted the accident and reinforced that, before painting, building or renovating, the qualified professional and the contractor must observe the minimum safety distance of 2.5 meters from the electrical network. Agents from the Advanced Health Unit (USA) and the Fire Department rescue a man who suffered an electric shock in Limeira (SP) Tadeu Nogueira/Portal ELimeira Other safety guidelines ?? Works and facades must respect the safety distances from the electrical network; Walls, windows and balconies must not be built closer than 2.5 meters to the electrical network; Professionals need to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as helmets, boots and gloves; Scaffolding, iron bars and ladders must be transported away from wiring and, when possible, in a horizontal position; No intervention can be carried out directly on the electrical grid without authorization and specific training. VIDEOS: Everything about Piracicaba and the region See more news about the region on g1 Piracicaba