Reporting Accidents
It is important that we report accidents correctly and promptly. Here are a few extracts from our Health and Safety policy to remind you of what to do.  Hopefully, there will be very few occasions when you need to use them!

Minor Accidents and Injuries
The Club maintains a First Aid Kit for use in the event of minor injuries. All injuries should be reported in the Accident Report Book and a copy passed to the Secretary for filing.

There are two First Aid Kits that are clearly labelled green holdalls. One is a plastic box located in the clubhouse entrance porch, the other is in a kitchen unit, in the clubhouse kitchen. Both are limited in their scope but should adequately cope with the more usual minor injuries likely to arise. Both contain resuscitation kits for use with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Ice is also available from the fridge, as is cold water from the tap. All Qualified First Aiders should acquaint themselves with the contents.

Accident Report Book

It is a legal requirement for the Club to provide an Accident Report Book and there are two and are located with both First Aid Kits. It is compliant with the Data Protection Act and should be used to report all accidents or injuries that occur on-site.

It is usual for the casualty themselves to make the report and submit it. However, in the event of a serious accident, when this may not be possible, the Senior Member taking charge of the situation should ensure that it is completed.

Serious Accidents or Incidents
In the event of a serious accident or major incident, the Emergency Services should be summoned. The senior Member present (Chairman, Officers, other Committee Members, Senior Member or Senior Junior Member) should immediately take responsibility for coordinating all activities and reporting the matter, both in the Accident Report Book and directly to a Committee Member.

It is a legal requirement that any major accident (one resulting in hospitalization in excess of 24 hours), regardless of perceived liability, is reported to the HSE.

It is also an insurance requirement that certain matters be reported to the insurance brokers.

It is, therefore, imperative that the Secretary is also alerted promptly so that the matter can be correctly followed through.