What to do when there is an accident or incident
(This guide is effective from February 2008)
Stay calm but act swiftly;
- Look around you, observe the situation, is there danger of further injuries?
- Listen to what the injured person is saying.
- Alert the first aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
- In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services.
- Deal with others in the area, if you are responsible for others ensure that they are adequately supervised.
- Do not move someone with major injuries. Wait for the emergency medics.
- Contact the injured person’s parent/carer/partner/travelling companions.
- Complete an incident/accident report form and send this immediately to British Orienteering. This must be filled in for insurance purposes.
The British Orienteering incident/accident report form can be download from the British Orienteering website.
Accident report form
