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2. Accident Guidelines


Guidelines for Dealing with an Incident or Accident

  • Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation. Is there danger of further injuries?
  • Listen to what the injured person is saying.
  • Alert the first aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
  • In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services & ensure that barrier to car park is opened, all accesses are open and somebody is allocated to receive them.
  • Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised.
  • Do not move someone with major injuries. Wait for the emergency medics.
  • Contact the injured person’s parent/carer.
  • Complete an incident/accident report form.