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Keep yourself safe
Keep yourself safe
Whilst problems are relatively rare, entering strange places and situations can present real dangers to both responders and emergency crews due to a combination of factors including unfamiliar surroundings, persons present, general environment etc.
Therefore, the number one priority before attending any incident is your own personal safety and security and this should remain so regardless of the circumstances.
Danger can present itself in many forms including bystanders, relatives, the patient, traffic, environment, animals, chemicals to name but a few. So you must ensure that you continually make both audible and visual observations as you approach the incident and throughout.
If you feel that it is not safe to attend the incident (i.e.fighting) then keep a safe distance, out of sight from the scene and inform the Event Control of the situation immediately. •
Await further instruction and never be tempted to return back to scene without prior clearance from the Police, or the ambulance resource.
Remember to:
Remember to:
Look – Can you see any potential hazards?
Listen – Can you hear anything of concern?
Think – Is it truly safe to approach?
Act – Only approach when you are certain that it is safe.
When assessing a scene consider:
When assessing a scene consider:
Yourself – will approaching place you in danger?
The Scene – Is the scene safe?
The Patient – Can you safely assess and treat the patient?
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