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.