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Guidelines for dealing with an accident/incident
- 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/guardian
- Complete an incident/accident report form
- Follow up with injured person or their parent to check on current condition