Before moving outside, check for damage to neighbouring buildings, fallen power lines, debris and flooded water courses Listen to the radio for warnings and reports of damage and disruption to services If emergency assistance is required contact the Emergency Services Don’t ignore official warnings and advice Conduct a roll check at the first available opportunity Keep staff and students on the premises until it is safe to resume normal practices Secure the area and prevent other people from entering Arrange transportation for students if necessary REMEMBER Stay out of danger and do not take that endanger yours and other lives. 4.17 SUDDEN DEATH This section only details the immediate response to a death occurring in a school/college. If a death occurs in a school/college: Notify the First Aid Officer for immediate assistance, or if trained to do so, commence CPR If possible, isolate the affected student or staff member or visitor. Notify the Warden (the Principal or Assistant Principal) who will: call Emergency 000, activate the school/college Emergency Management Plan, contact the relevant school/college authority, notify the parent/s or guardian/s of affected student as per the school/college Plan, notify the school/college Counselor if available on campus to discuss involvement and determine method of informing students, staff and parents/caregivers. If the death occurred outside the school/college: Principal will activate the school/college Emergency Management Plan
Before moving outside, check for damage to neighbouring buildings, fallen power lines, debris and flooded water courses Listen to the radio for warnings and reports of damage and disruption to services If emergency assistance is required contact the Emergency Services Don’t ignore official warnings and advice Conduct a roll check at the first available opportunity Keep staff and students on the premises until it is safe to resume normal practices Secure the area and prevent other people from entering Arrange transportation for students if necessary REMEMBER Stay out of danger and do not take that endanger yours and other lives. 4.17 SUDDEN DEATH This section only details the immediate response to a death occurring in a school/college. If a death occurs in a school/college: Notify the First Aid Officer for immediate assistance, or if trained to do so, commence CPR If possible, isolate the affected student or staff member or visitor. Notify the Warden (the Principal or Assistant Principal) who will: call Emergency 000, activate the school/college Emergency Management Plan, contact the relevant school/college authority, notify the parent/s or guardian/s of affected student as per the school/college Plan, notify the school/college Counselor if available on campus to discuss involvement and determine method of informing students, staff and parents/caregivers. If the death occurred outside the school/college: Principal will activate the school/college Emergency Management Plan
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