GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH AN INCIDENT/ ACCIDENT
- Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation. ls 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.
ln 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.
- First Aider to check airway & remove mouthguard, check for signs of bleeding,
keep player warm & apply verbal reassurance, check regularly for signs of shock
- Contact the injured person’s parent/carer.
- Complete an incident/accident report form and return it to the Club Secretary
Incident Report Form
