RECORD OF ACCIDENTS
PR-5-14
PROCEDURAL DOCUMENT
Effective Date: 4 September 2012
Rationale
To have a record of accidents that occurs so that we can refer to the records when necessary, and safety improved.
To build up a picture of where accidents occur, why they occur and the severity.
By recording possible causes of accidents and implementing preventative
actions, we may be able to take steps to ensure the accident will not
reoccur.
Periodic review of registers by the Board of Trustees is to occur at approximately 6-monthly intervals.
Procedures
All accidents
requiring medical attention will be recorded in the Accident Register
which is kept in the medical room. These details will be included:
Date
Time
Student Name
Nature of accident
Location of accident
Reason / Hazard / Other Participant
*Severity 1 – 4
Preventative Action
Staff Initials.
* Severity 1 – Very minor (i.e. paper cut, prickle, etc.)
2 – Slightly more severe (i.e. graze, small cut, etc.)
3 – Required more medical treatment (i.e. severe graze, steri strips, etc.)
4 – Severe (i.e. requires doctor or hospital treatment.
Note
1: In the case of head injuries, other than minor accidents, parents
must be notified. Where parents cannot be located and there are major
concerns, we will take the child for medical attention or call an
ambulance. If a parent or emergency contacts cannot be reached a member
of the office or teaching staff will take the student and if applicable
make medical decisions in relation to the student on the advice of the
medical personnel.
Note 2: In all cases where broken bones are suspected, an ambulance must be called.