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Do’s and dont’s on accident scenes – DieHoorn
DO you know what to do if you are involved in a collision?
You could be involved in a collision at any time and it is best to know what you should and should not be doing. ER24 urges people to be prepared.
Below are some tips to help you should you encounter a road-related incident.
• If you are involved in a collision, stop the vehicle (in cases where you are uninjured or have sustained minor injuries and assuming that the vehicle is still in working order in cases of bumper bashings etc).
• Give your name and address, the name and address of the owner of the vehicle where necessary as well as the registration number and your driver’s licence details where required to do so. Report the incident at a police station within 24 hours.
• While on the scene of a collision, try to stay calm. Assess the situation to determine the best way to handle it. Make use of hazard lights and an emergency triangle to alert passing motorists. There are instances where secondary collisions occur. Hence, you should ensure scene safety.
• Ascertain the nature or extent of the incident – is everyone who was travelling with you accounted for (people could be ejected from the vehicle) or injured? Are people in other vehicles involved in the collision injured? Are people trapped in vehicles? Is there a fire? Are patients lying on the road?
• Call emergency services immediately or instruct someone to do so. You should always have important contact details, such as emergency ser­vices and the SAPS, stored on your phone. ER24 has a 24/7 Emergency Contact Centre that enables you to request an emergency vehicle. Call 084 124 in case of an emergency. Remember that the information you are requested to provide and the information you supply is often the first point where a life can be saved.
• Where first aid is needed, start immediately if you are able to do so. You should carry a first aid kit in your vehicle. If a patient you are with is unconscious, open their mouth to check if there is something inside that is causing an obstruction. Check if the person is breathing. If breathing, leave them in the position you found them in and monitor them. If the patient is not breathing and you have been trained to do so, initiate CPR.
• If a wounded person is bleeding heavily, take gauze or sterile dressings from the first aid kit and place it on the wound. If gauze or sterile dressings are not available, use a towel, T-shirt or blanket. Press the material tightly, applying direct pressure to the wound. Maintain that pressure until emergency services arrive. Do not stop pressing.
• Never move an injured person unless for their own safety (if the vehicle is on fire or if there are other threats). Remember that moving a person could worsen their condition.
• If there is a fire, use a fire extinguisher. You should always carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle and know how to use it.
• Remember that it is important to ensure your safety. Don’t attempt anything that may jeo­pardise your own safety. You are of no use to anyone if you are injured while attempting to help others. Never touch a person’s blood or try to assist them without proper protection.
• Remember to guard children or ensure that they are safe or supervised on an accident scene.
• Other important information: If you are a passing motorist, pay attention to the road ahead, slow down and drive cautiously. If you stop to as­sist patients, ensure that you stop your vehicle in a safe area where you do not pose further danger or an obstruction.
Everyone should go for first aid and CPR courses.
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