Critical Incident Manual - Ministry of Education

Guidelines for Developing a Critical Incident Management Plan for a Safe School EnvironmentIncident: Traffic AccidentsPotential OutcomesTemporary or permanent physical and emotional damages, death.Accidents can happen on or off the school compound. It is therefore important that safetyprecautions be adhered to at all times in order to avoid serious injury to self and or others.Pre-plan Action• Corridors and hallways should be free from liquids that would cause accidents.• Dark areas should be well lit.• Rails and staircases on the school buildings should be properly secured.. Damagedareas should be identified and repairs effected as soon as possible.• Simulated exercises in the correct use of staircases, hallways and roadways should bepracticed.• Parent(s) should be encouraged to contribute to accident insurance for their child/children while they are at school.Immediate Action• Activate the CIMT and ensure that the injured receive first aid as soon as possible.• Evaluate the extent of damage, and seek further medical attention.• Prevent overcrowding around the inured persons.• Provide assurance and instruction to other students, to minimise panic.• Inform the relevant stakeholders.Rules for using the Hallways/Corridors:• Do not run along a crowded hallway or corridor.• Walk briskly on the right-hand side of the hallway, in single file.• Be careful when walking on slippery or wet surface.• Carry chairs or desks with the legs pointing towards the ground.• Do not play in areas where there is human traffic.Ministry of Education 2008 / 101