Vehicle Usage Clubs which use or hire vehicles must note the following: All vehicles used during club activities must be roadworthy, adequately insured and driven with due care and consideration at all When using a private vehicle during club activities (including the towing of loads) the personal insurance of the driver is responsible for any loss or damage. Ensure that your insurance policy provides cover for these activities. Vehicles must only be driven by appropriately licensed drivers. When towing trailers due regard as to the nature, size and weight of the load must be If hiring minibuses or other vehicles for club outings only those named as drivers (with the appropriate drivers license) are insured to drive the vehicle. Other club members must not drive. Only minibuses fitted with seat belts should be hired. Check insurance and driver status with the hire company before hand. Always use a reputable company for hire. When driving abroad always ensure that you adhere to local traffic laws, that you are adequately insured and that your license covers you to operate a vehicle of that type in that jurisdiction. Emergency Procedure For all the planning and preparation, there still exists the possibility of emergencies occurring. . All Accident and Incidents must be reported on the DCU Accidents report Form to the DCU Health & Safety Officer, Eileen Tully. In the event of an emergency, please follow carefully the guidelines as detailed below Stop and think. Assess the situation. Stay calm. Ensure that the group is safe and accounted for. Are there any hazards present that may affect the group? Attend any casualties if it is safe to do so. Give first aid within the groups capabilities. Get expert help if required. Get/ give any third party/ witness/insurance details if necessary. Gather the information required by the Emergency Services: Name(s) of members Number of people injured Locations of group members Medical condition of group. Aid given Age(s) of group members Time of accident Equipment available to Co-operate fully with the Emergency Services. Someone from the group accompany casualties to hospital. In the of a serious accident/incident contact DCU Security on 700-5999 (available 24 hours). Refer all media contact to the DCU Contact person and give no comment. First Aid When an accident happens, your reaction is vital and the more you know about first aid, the more effective you will be. Therefore it is necessary for clubs and societies to have a first aid provisions in place to provide the knowledge and confidence to make a difference in an emergency. The OSL recommends the following provisions:
Vehicle Usage Clubs which use or hire vehicles must note the following: All vehicles used during club activities must be roadworthy, adequately insured and driven with due care and consideration at all When using a private vehicle during club activities (including the towing of loads) the personal insurance of the driver is responsible for any loss or damage. Ensure that your insurance policy provides cover for these activities. Vehicles must only be driven by appropriately licensed drivers. When towing trailers due regard as to the nature, size and weight of the load must be If hiring minibuses or other vehicles for club outings only those named as drivers (with the appropriate drivers license) are insured to drive the vehicle. Other club members must not drive. Only minibuses fitted with seat belts should be hired. Check insurance and driver status with the hire company before hand. Always use a reputable company for hire. When driving abroad always ensure that you adhere to local traffic laws, that you are adequately insured and that your license covers you to operate a vehicle of that type in that jurisdiction. Emergency Procedure For all the planning and preparation, there still exists the possibility of emergencies occurring. . All Accident and Incidents must be reported on the DCU Accidents report Form to the DCU Health & Safety Officer, Eileen Tully. In the event of an emergency, please follow carefully the guidelines as detailed below Stop and think. Assess the situation. Stay calm. Ensure that the group is safe and accounted for. Are there any hazards present that may affect the group? Attend any casualties if it is safe to do so. Give first aid within the groups capabilities. Get expert help if required. Get/ give any third party/ witness/insurance details if necessary. Gather the information required by the Emergency Services: Name(s) of members Number of people injured Locations of group members Medical condition of group. Aid given Age(s) of group members Time of accident Equipment available to Co-operate fully with the Emergency Services. Someone from the group accompany casualties to hospital. In the of a serious accident/incident contact DCU Security on 700-5999 (available 24 hours). Refer all media contact to the DCU Contact person and give no comment. First Aid When an accident happens, your reaction is vital and the more you know about first aid, the more effective you will be. Therefore it is necessary for clubs and societies to have a first aid provisions in place to provide the knowledge and confidence to make a difference in an emergency. The OSL recommends the following provisions:
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