FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Are Emergency phone numbers posted by phones which are at known locations?
- Is First Aide equipment readily available and in obvious locations?
- Is there a Paramedic/First Aid/Ambulance service available to respond?
- Is congestion controlled on the premises to provide access for emergency vehicles?
- Is there a supply of an "Accident Report Form" to obtain important information should an accident occur?
WHAT TO DO IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
- Halt the event or activity.
- Obtain or provide assistance (for injured people or animals).
- Contain the situation to avoid further injury or accident.
- Control crowds for their protection and to allow access by emergency personnel.
- Never admit responsibility and Never volunteer information that may be incriminating.
- Make notes as soon as possible (names, addresses & phone numbers of witnesses etc.).
- Complete an "Accident Report Form".
- Report the incident to your insurance agent as soon as possible and send a copy of the "Accident Report Form".
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