MANAGING

AN
INCIDENT
GROUP 1
LEADER: B E LT R A N

MEMBERS: BELARDO

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 MANAGING AN INCIDENT
• The scence of any incident can present
many potential danger,whether someone
has become ill or has been
injured,whether in the home or outside at
the scene of an incident.
• This provides advice for the first aiders
on how to ensure safety in an emergency
situation.There are specific guidelines for
emergencies that pose a particular
risk.These includes fires,traffic incidents
and incidents involving electricity and
drowning.
Aims and Objectives
• To protect yourself from the danger and
make the area safe
• To assess the situation quickly and calmly
abd summon help if necessary
• To assist any casualties and provide
necessary treatment with the help of
bystanders
• To call 999/112 for emergency help if you
suspect serious injury or illness
• To be aware of your own needs
 ACTION AT AN EMERGEMCY
Assessing the Situation
Evaluating the scene-accurately is one of
the most important factors in the
management of an incident.You should
stay calm,state that you have first aid
training and, if there are no medical
personel in attendance,calmly take charge
of the situation.
All incidents should be managed in a
similar manner.Consider the following:
• Safety-What are the danger and do they
still exist?Are you wearing equitments?
Is it safe for you to approach?
• Scene-What factors are involved at the
incident?What are the mechanism of the
inuries?
• Situation-What happened?How many
people are involved and what age are
they?
 TRAFFIC INCIDENTS
The severity of traffic incidents-can
range from a fall from a bicycle to a
major vehicle crash involving many
casualties.Often, the incident site will
present serious risk to safety,largely
because of passing the traffic.
It is essential to make the incident area
safe before you attend any casualties
this not only protects you,but also the
casualties and any other road user.
Making the Incident Area Safe
• Park Safety-Well clear of the incident site,set you
hazard lights flashing and put on a high visibility.
• Set up warning triangles-At least 45m (49yd) from
the incident in each direction;bystanders can do this
while you attend to the casualty.
• Make vehicles safe-Pull the supply cut-off on large
diesel vehicles this normally found on the outside of
the vehicle and will be marked.
• Stabilise vehicles-If a vehicle is upright,apply
handbrake ,put it in gear and /or place blocks in front
of the wheels.
• Watch out for physical danger-Such as traffic.Make
sure that no-one smokes anywhere near the incident
• Alert the emergency services-To damaged power
lines,split fuel or any vehicles with Hazchem sign.
 FIRES
Fire spreads very quickly, so your first
priority is to warm any people at risk.If
you are in a building,activate the nearest
fire alarm,call 999/112 for emergency
help,then leave the building.
Encourage and assist people to evacuate
the area as quickly and calmly as
possible
The Elements of Fire
A fire needs three components to start aand
maintain,it ignition (a spark of flame) a source of
fuel(petrol,wood or fabric) and oxygen(air).Removing
one of these elements can break this “TRIANGLE OF
FIRE”
• Remove combustible material,such as paper or
cardboard,from the path of the fire,as they can fuel
the flames
• Cut off a fire oxygen,supply by shutting a door on
a fire or smothering the flames with a fire blanket.
• Switch off a car ignition or pull the fuel cut-off on
a large diesel vehicle or switch off the gas supply
 FIRES
Clothing on Fire
• Stop-The casualties panicking,running
around or going outside;any movement
or breeze will fan the flames.
• Drop-The casualty to the ground.If
possible,wrap him tightly in a fire
blanket, or heavy fabric such as a
coat,curtain,blanket.
• Roll-The casualty along the ground
until the flames have been smothered.
Smoke and Fire
Any fire in a confined space,creates a highly
dangerous atmosphere that is low in oxygen and may
also be polluted by carbon monoxide and other toxic
fumes.
• When you are trapped in a burning building,If
possible go into a room at the front of the building
with a window and shut the door.
• Stay low if you have to cross a smoke-filled
room;air is clearest at the floor
• If escaping Through a high window,climb out
backwards feet first;lower yourself to the full
length of your arms before dropping down
 ELECTRICAL INCIDENTS
When a person is electrocuted, the passage
of electrical current through the body may
stun him.causing his breathing and
heartbeat to stop.
The factors that affect the severity of the
injury are:the voltage;the type of current
and the path of the current.A low voltage
of 240 volts is found in a home or
workplace,a high voltage of 440-1000
volts is found in industry and voltage of
more than 1000 volts is found in power
lines.
High Voltage Current
Contact with a high voltage currend found
in power lines and overhead cables, is
usually immediately fatal.High voltage
electricity may jump up to 18m (20yd) from
its sources.The power must be cut off and
isolated before anyone approaches the
casualty.Once you have been officially
informed that it is safe to aaproach,assess
the casualty,open the airway and check
breathing.