Best Practice: How to prepare in case of an accident in school

Follow prevailing national and district manuals, regulations, guidance and manuals.

• • (MBSSE must ensure that these and other necessary information is available at all schools at all times)
• Have a plan and phone/contact numbers accessible in the school office, preferably on the wall.
• Always have a complete first aid kit available at the school and staff trained in first aid.
• If minor accident, apply first aid.
• If major accident, apply first aid, call the ambulance and refer to a hospital or health centre.
• Inform parents or care giver for pupils.
• Inform spouse and family members for teachers.
• In case of a serious accident, ensure to inform TSC, NASSIT, Office of National Security and the Ministry of Labour after the event.