Almarifa school

Health and safety policy

:First Aid policy
?What does First Aid Include
The term First Aid means treating someone who is injured or unwell to keep them alive or
stop their condition worsening until medical help arrives, and treating minor injuries which
do not require medical help. First Aid does not normally include giving medicines. We have a
.Medical Needs Policy to support students with medical conditions and procedures

:Responsibilities
Head teachers must see that appropriate First Aid provision is made for their staff. This
provision will usually be arranged by the school's doctor in each school or in conjunction
.with senior members of staff
Head teachers will, in most cases, also need to provide First Aid cover for parents and
.visitors
Staff are responsible for informing First Aiders of incidents that require support. Staff that
are present should ensure students are moved away from the casualty. This can be any
.member of staff
We hold annual training courses for all staff and teachers in the field of first aid and fire drill
.as well
:First Aid kits
:The following list is a suggestion for general and low-risk environments

 A leaflet giving general guidance on First Aid (for example, HSE’s leaflet Basic Advice
on First Aid at school).
 Individually wrapped sterile plasters (assorted sizes), appropriate to the type of work
(hypoallergenic plasters can be provided if necessary).
 Sterile eye pads
 Individually wrapped triangular bandages, preferably sterile
 Safety pins
 Large sterile individually wrapped un-medicated wound dressings
 Medium sized sterile individually wrapped un-medicated wound dressings
 Disposable gloves
:First Aid rooms
.We have one designated First Aid room which is located on the ground floor admin corridor

:Recording First Aid treatment

:It is necessary to record any First Aid treatment that is given. A record should be made of

 The date, time and place of the incident

 The name and job (where relevant) of the injured or ill person/student
 Details of the injury or illness and what First Aid was given
 What happened to the person/student immediately afterwards, eg went back to
class, went home, went to hospital.
 Name and signature of the First Aider or person dealing with the incident.
The form or accident book is confidential when completed and must be kept secure in a
locked room. Copies of completed forms, on paper or electronic, are confidential and must
.be stored securely
:First Aid during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This addendum covers First Aid requirements in non-healthcare settings during the
.pandemic, as well as First Aid cover and qualifications at this time
The school provides an isolation room in case there is a case of (COVID-19) in the school
:Guidance for First Aiders
Try to assist at a safe distance from the casualty as much as you can and minimize the time
you share a breathing zone. If they are capable, ask them to do things for themselves (for
example stand up slowly). Treating the casualty properly should be your first concern.
.Remember the 3p model – preserve life, prevent worsening, promote recovery
:Preserve life

 The student/staff member must stay in the isolation room until the competent
authorities arrive to take him
 Call ambulance immediately – tell the call handler if the patient has any COVID-19
symptoms
 Ask for help, if a portable defibrillator is available, ask for it
 Before starting CPR, to minimize transmission risk, use a cloth or towel to cover the
patient’s mouth and nose, while still permitting breathing to restart following
successful resuscitation
 If available, use:
o A fluid-repellent surgical mask

o Disposable gloves
o Eye protection
 o Apron or other suitable covering

 Only deliver CPR by chest compressions and use a defibrillator (if available) – don’t
do rescue breaths
Prevent worsening, promote recovery: all other injuries or illnesses

 If you suspect a serious illness or injury, call ambulance immediately – tell the call
handler if the patient has any Covid-19 symptoms
 If giving First Aid to someone, you should use the following, if available:
o A fluid-repellent surgical mask
o Disposable gloves
o Eye protection
o Apron or other suitable covering

 You should minimize the time you share a breathing zone with the casualty and direct
them to do things for you where possible
After delivering any First Aid

 Ensure you safely discard disposable items and clean reusable ones thoroughly
 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as
soon as possible

:Evacuation policy

:Indoors
 Remain calm
 Listen carefully to instructions
 Leave the class room/theater/science lab/or library, or toilet with supervisor or teacher
 In case of the exam( leave the exam's papers on desks)
 Quietly and quickly line up
 Walk carefully and calmly out of the exam's rooms/hall through Exit doors with your
teacher/supervisor to your designated safety area out of the school
 Stay with your teacher/supervisor all time
 Wait with your teacher/supervisor until it's safe to go back to your classroom or home
depending on the situation
:Members of staff must

 collect exam's papers while the students evacuating the rooms/hall

 deliver the materials (exam's papers) to the secure room where the materials will be in
safe

:Outdoors

 Remain calm
 Listen carefully to instructions
 Leave the class room/theater/science lab/or library, or toilet with the supervisor or
teacher
 In case of the exam (leave the exam's papers on desks)
 Quietly and quickly line up
 Walk carefully and calmly out of the exam's rooms/hall through Exit doors with your
teacher/supervisor to the underground which is safe
 Stay with your teacher/supervisor all time
 Wait with your teacher/supervisor until it's safe to go back to your classroom or home
depending on the situation
:Members of staff must

 collect exam's papers while the students evacuating the rooms/hall

 deliver the materials (exam's papers) to the secure room where the materials will be in
safe