FIELD TRIP SAFETY PROCEDURES/POLICY

Incorporate these safety measures before and during field trip:

1. CDW/T will select field trips that are appropriate for children and enrich the
academic learning in the classroom
2. CDW/T will plan for and be prepared for minor emergencies. CDW/T must have
available:
 Portable first aid kit
 Emergency contact numbers for each child
3. CDW/T and volunteers will monitor and instruct children on appropriate behavior
and discipline rules that they need to follow while on field trip such as when
boarding, exiting and riding the bus/van
4. CDW/T and volunteers will monitor and instruct children on appropriate behavior
for the specific area and experiences that they will encounter on the field trip such as
attentive audience member, respect other people present, crossing the street, etc.
5. Children will be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. No child should be
allowed to stay away from the group by his or herself
6. If vans or buses are being used for transportation, each vehicle should contain at
least one chaperone besides the driver to help supervise the children.
7. Set up a buddy system for children before field trip
8. Students will abide by all school rules and procedures while on the bus/ van and field
trips.

Addressing Medical Emergencies during Field Trip

If a child is hurt during field trip, the CDW/T will determine the extent of the injury.
The CDW/T will ask assistance from another adult. Adults will tend to injuries, maintain
order and keep other children calm and away from the injured child.

If there’s a possibility of neck or spinal injury, don’t move the child. Summon
professional medical attention immediately. Otherwise, provide first-aid and make sure an
adult stays with the injured child. Obtain medical assistance, if needed, and contact the
child’s parents or guardians as soon as possible. Complete an accident/ injury report
afterward to document what happened.
 ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT FORM
Date and Time when the accident/Injury occur:
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Name of Child: ______________________________________________Date of Birth:

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What part of the body was injured? ________________________________________________________________

How did the accident/injury occur?

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First Aid treatment provided:

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Name of Person who gave the first aid treatment:

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Name and signature of witness:

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Parents were notified by: Phone In Person

CDW/T Signature above Printed Name:

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Parent Signature above Printed Name:

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