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Guidelines for dealing with an incident/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.
 
  • 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.
   

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