first-aid-policy-2016-17

St Benedict’s C. of E. VA Junior School Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX Tel: 01458 831811, Fax: 01458 832261 http://stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org/ Email: sch.164@educ.somerset.gov.uk Headteacher: Mr S. Gumm

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First Aid Policy 2016-17 Introduction First aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones. St Benedict’s School has a duty to ensure that there are adequate and appropriate equipment and facilities for providing first aid.

The purpose of this policy is to provide a policy statement and guidance on good practice. It has been created with reference to the Somerset County Council First Aid model and guidance.

Although the main piece of first aid legislation only applies to providing first aid for employees, the school has a general duty of care to pupils, staff, parents/cares and visitors, and consider them in our assessments of first aid provision.

Responsibilities St Benedict’s School will:     

make provision for first aid cover and equipment for its premises and activities require managers to assess the needs locally - based on corporate advice and a consideration of relevant factors ensure first aid personnel receive any additional training as required, e.g. where specific hazards require more specialised knowledge provide 1-day Emergency First Aider in the Workplace (EFAW) courses as part of its corporate training programme review this policy annually

The Headteacher will:   

ensure first aid assessments are performed and reviewed in the school ensure that details of first aiders are kept up to date and available (and within appropriate FO2 documentation) ensure that the tasks listed below are performed, and that the relevant staff understand their responsibilities

Staff with first aid management responsibilities will:

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assess first aid requirements in terms of equipment, facilities and personnel required, considering the risks to pupils, staff, parents/carers and visitors ensure that the outcomes of the assessment are implemented ensure that suitable persons are selected to undertake first aid duties ensure suitable first aid cover at all appropriate times e.g. break times, out of school visits arrange and keep records of suitable training for first aid personnel ensure that Registered First Aiders attend refresher courses as detailed, and consider the need for Emergency First Aider in the Workplace to attend refresher training if deemed necessary by risk assessment ensure that there are adequate and appropriate signs so that employees are aware of who and where the first aiders and equipment are sited ensure that staff report the use of equipment from the first aid box and that first aid boxes are periodically inspected to ensure stock levels are maintained and in date. provide information to staff on first aid arrangements.

First Aiders (FAW) will:   

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act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs promptly and effectively administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, care for an unconscious casualty and to the wounded and bleeding. administer first aid to a casualty who has a scald or burn, suffered an injury to bones, muscles or joints, suffering from shock, eye injury, poisoning, or has been overcome with gas or fumes. maintain simple, factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital as required.

Emergency First Aiders at Work (EFAW) will:   

promptly and effectively administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, care for an unconscious casualty and to the wounded and bleeding. not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained. maintain simple, factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital as required.

Appointed Persons will:   

call the emergency services if necessary following an accident ensure the maintenance of the first aid box/s and facilities. maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital as required.

Note that a FAW or an EFAW may also perform the functions of an Appointed Person.

All staff have a duty to carry out remedial measures immediately while waiting for first aid or professional medical treatment. These actions are not called ‘first aid’ (because first aid is defined as that which is done by a qualified first aider). Instead, the term used is “Immediate Remedial Measures”.

Normally, first aiders do not administer Epipens or other injectable medicines. If an individual needs to take their own prescribed medication, the first aider’s role is normally limited to helping them do so and contacting the emergency services as appropriate.

The Health & safety Executive are notified of all serious incidents (e.g. involving hospital attendance) by the Administration Officer via EEC Live.

First Aid Equipment First Aid Boxes First aid boxes are clearly marked as such and are green with a white cross. They are portable and not locked, but not readily accessible to unauthorised persons (e.g. pupils, parents/carers or visitors).

Travelling first aid kits Each class has a travelling first aid kit available for staff use away from the school, where access to facilities may be restricted, e.g. school visits.

First Aid Provision First aid provision is available at all times while people are on school premises, and also off the premises whilst on school visits (see below for more details).

First aid requirements for external visits The level of first aid provision for a school visit is based on risk assessment. When planning the visit, the Educational Visit Co-ordinator will make a professional judgment as to the level of first aid required for a particular visit. This decision could be influenced by factors such as the environment and proximity to emergency services or professional care.

Date approved by the Governing Board: ………………………………………………………………

Signed: ……………………………………………………………………………….Chair of Governors

Review date: ………………………………………………………………………………………………