FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OF THE SETTING FOR REPORTING AND RECORDING ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OF THE SETTING
FOR REPORTING AND RECORDING ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
RECORDING ACCIDENTS
All accidents must be recorded in a Record of First Aid Treatment book. A copy of this is kept by each first aid box. All details need to be filled in, including any treatment given. A letter is sent to parents about what to look for in head injuries, if needed.
FIRST AID BOXES
Contents
Scissors
Bandages
Antiseptic wipes
Sterile gauze
Disposable gloves
Eye baths
Slings
Aprons
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIES
An appointed member of staff is responsible for checking the first aid boxes on a regular basis and for placing orders to replenish stock. All staff are responsible for notifying the appointed person if the supplies in any of the first aid boxes are running low.
ACCIDENTS
Accidents fall into four categories:
Fatal major injury to employees resulting in more than 3 days consecutive absence
Other accidents
Accidents in the first two categories should be reported immediately to the: Health and Safety Executive. The accident should be reported by telephone immediately and then confirmed in writing on an Accident Form.
If the accident is more than a minor one for child or adult, please report it immediately to the Headteacher who will send for an ambulance if needed and contact parents.
OTHER ACCIDENTS
These are the accidents that more commonly occur in school.
Procedures to follow:
Always fill in the accident book for minor injuries(including all bumps on the head, but not cuts and grazes). The accident book is kept in the classroom.
If a child has a bump on the head you must send a letter home/or contact the parent/guardian. The letters are kept in the file in the classroom.
Fill in the accident form copies of which are kept in the Office if the parent/guardian has to be sent for to take the child to the family doctor or to hospital for further
FOR REPORTING AND RECORDING ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
RECORDING ACCIDENTS
All accidents must be recorded in a Record of First Aid Treatment book. A copy of this is kept by each first aid box. All details need to be filled in, including any treatment given. A letter is sent to parents about what to look for in head injuries, if needed.
FIRST AID BOXES
Contents
Scissors
Bandages
Antiseptic wipes
Sterile gauze
Disposable gloves
Eye baths
Slings
Aprons
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIES
An appointed member of staff is responsible for checking the first aid boxes on a regular basis and for placing orders to replenish stock. All staff are responsible for notifying the appointed person if the supplies in any of the first aid boxes are running low.
ACCIDENTS
Accidents fall into four categories:
Fatal major injury to employees resulting in more than 3 days consecutive absence
Other accidents
Accidents in the first two categories should be reported immediately to the: Health and Safety Executive. The accident should be reported by telephone immediately and then confirmed in writing on an Accident Form.
If the accident is more than a minor one for child or adult, please report it immediately to the Headteacher who will send for an ambulance if needed and contact parents.
OTHER ACCIDENTS
These are the accidents that more commonly occur in school.
Procedures to follow:
Always fill in the accident book for minor injuries(including all bumps on the head, but not cuts and grazes). The accident book is kept in the classroom.
If a child has a bump on the head you must send a letter home/or contact the parent/guardian. The letters are kept in the file in the classroom.
Fill in the accident form copies of which are kept in the Office if the parent/guardian has to be sent for to take the child to the family doctor or to hospital for further