Serious injury or death The sudden death (or serious injury) of a student or staff member has the potential to create significant dangers or risks to the physical and emotional wellbeing of people within the victim’s community. The event also has the potential to cause sudden and/or significant disruption to the effective operation of a school/CSU if the aftermath is poorly or insensitively handled; furthermore, it can attract adverse media or public comment. Response actions (as appropriate) Ensure your own safety. Assess area for danger (e.g. live wires, poisonous Death / substances etc) serious injury occurs at Do not assume death has occurred give immediate first aid school or – CSU Call emergency services (dial 111) and Campus Security x 8888 Notify Manager/Head of School; isolate and contain the area Manager/Head of School to advise (as soon as possible): Action after Senior Leadership Team and staff medical Communications & Marketing Team personnel have taken Consider accompanying police to advise next-of-kin over Advise Student Counselling Services and/or the Staff Support Team as required Complete Accident Report Form with all known details Notify the Campus Safety Coordinator (x6053) If the death or serious injury occurs outside of the school/CSU, follow the appropriate steps noted above.
Serious injury or death The sudden death (or serious injury) of a student or staff member has the potential to create significant dangers or risks to the physical and emotional wellbeing of people within the victim’s community. The event also has the potential to cause sudden and/or significant disruption to the effective operation of a school/CSU if the aftermath is poorly or insensitively handled; furthermore, it can attract adverse media or public comment. Response actions (as appropriate) Death / serious injury occurs at school or CSU Ensure your own safety. Assess area for danger (e.g. live wires, poisonous substances etc) Do not assume death has occurred – give immediate first aid Call emergency services (dial 111) and Campus Security x 8888 Notify Manager/Head of School; isolate and contain the area Action after medical personnel have taken over Manager/Head of School to advise (as soon as possible): Senior Leadership Team and staff Communications & Marketing Team Consider accompanying police to advise next-of-kin Advise Student Counselling Services and/or the Staff Support Team as required Complete Accident Report Form with all known details Notify the Campus Safety Coordinator (x6053) If the death or serious injury occurs outside of the school/CSU, follow the appropriate steps noted above.
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