What are common first aid emergencies in Irish Schools?
We all know that schools are a very busy place with lots going on. Accidents and emergencies are bound to happen. The biggest thing to do is to be prepared. An emergency in a school is a situation that occurs when a student or staff member needs immediate medical help. The most common emergencies in schools are medical emergencies, such as an asthma attack or a cut or fractured bone. In this article we look at some of the common reasons and what kind of first aid kit you should have.
Although you cannot prevent every accident, your health and safety plan should make sure that you have adequate first aid supplies to hand. These medical supplies can be found online and should be checked regularly.
Accidents and Risks in Schools
There are many reasons why an emergency may occur in a school. Some of the most common reasons include:
– A student has had an allergic reaction to food or medication and has gone into anaphylactic shock
– A student has experienced a seizure or stroke
– A student needs medical attention for an injury
– A staff member needs medical attention for an injury
– There is a fire in the building
We all know that a first aid kit is super important to have around. A basic first aid kit is a bag or container filled with items intended to be used in case of common emergencies.
A basic first aid kit should have the following:
– Antibiotic ointment
– Gauze pads/towels
– Bandages
– Elastic bandage
– Safety pins
Making school safe
Irish Safety standards in schools
Schools must follow the usual safety rules that apply to public buildings and the normal rules that apply to employee safety at work.
School discipline
Schools must have a code of behaviour in relation to school discipline and bullying and teachers are obliged to behave in accordance with that code.
Child abuse
There are specific rules and guidelines for teachers if an issue of child abuse arises.
Insurance
The Board of Management is generally liable for the negligence of its teachers. That means that the school’s board is normally sued in such cases.
The school’s board is obliged to have comprehensive insurance cover for the school. This insurance must cover public liability, negligence by staff or defects in the buildings. The insurance policy must be available for inspection.
How to Use Your Basic First Aid Kit
To help you get started with your own first aid kit, we’ve put together a list of the most important items that should be in any basic first aid kit.
The first key to having a successful survival kit is to have the right amount of supplies. You can start by taking inventory of what you already have and then add to it from there.
A good rule of thumb for your first aid kit is that it should contain at least three bandages, three gauze pads, three alcohol wipes, three antiseptic creams or ointments, and one roll of tape.
What is in a Basic First Aid Kit for a School?
We all know that a first aid kit is super important to have around. A basic first aid kit is a bag or container filled with items intended to be used in case of common emergencies and should have the following.
A school first aid kit should have the following:
– A thermometer
– Antibiotic ointment
– Gauze pads/towels
– Bandages
– Elastic bandage
– Safety pins
– tweezers
– scissors
– CPR mask and mouth guard