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S.O.P Student Injuries or Accidents
S.O.P Student Injuries or Accidents
INTRODUCTION:
The Ins�tute is commited to providing a safe and healthy school environment for all
students. All teachers must ensure the safety of students and report any unsafe condi�ons
to their immediate supervisor or to the Human Resources Department.
If necessary, the Ins�tute will provide teachers with emergency equipment for use in school.
Supervisor:
HR:
b. Moderate Injuries/Illnesses:
- Moderate injuries o�en involve ini�al first aid treatment followed by consulta�on with a
medical professional. These types of injuries generally do not necessitate immediate
dispatch of emergency responders. However, they o�en do require that someone assists
the injured to provide immediate first aid and transport to a medical facility for
addi�onal follow-up. (e.g., foreign objects in the eye that are not completely removed
with flushing or that con�nue to impact vision or pain con�nues a�er flushing, nose
bleeding, third degree burns (e.g., black, white, brown or yellow skin, swelling, lack of
pain because of damaged nerve endings, etc.); deep cuts that are likely to need s�tches
or buterfly bandages to facilitate healing; bone fractured/breaks, etc.
- Prior planning will entail loca�ng the person or people who are trained in first aid and
CPR and who are willing to help, as well as the methods of reques�ng their assistance
such as transpor�ng injured people to medical facili�es; communica�on/repor�ng of
incidents, etc.
c. Major Injuries/Illnesses:
- Examples of major medical injuries/illness; symptoms of heart atack or stroke, profuse
bleeding, amputa�ons, unconsciousness, extreme breathing problems, deeply impaled
objects, shock, seizures etc.
Reassure the person Time the seizure, Let the child rest
un�l they recover. if you can. a�er aboard.
NOSEBLEED:
A nosebleed happens when one of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose bursts.
Nosebleeds may be caused by infec�on, injury, allergic reac�on, nose picking, or an object
being pushed into the nostril. Another name for nosebleed is epistaxis. Bleeding from the
nose is common in children and is usually not serious.
Teacher always
Do not be panic. Immediately go makes sure the
Ac�vate the fire
to the fire exit. number of students
alarm.
is sufficient and
always make sure
they are supervised
in a safe area
Call nearby fireman (assembly point)
Do not stop to
sta�on. Report the along the way exit
collect personal
children and yourself door.
belongings.
at assembly point
soon.