Managing the Accident Scene Many people feel an urge to smoke when under stress or shock. This can have severe consequences at the scene of an accident where the leakage of fuel is a possibility. Fuel may leak from the tank of an overturned vehicle as well as from a damaged tank or punctured fuel line. Such leakage may not be immediately apparent, so caution is strongly advised. It is possible for a vehicle to make contact with an overhead cable or power supplies to traffic lights and street lighting as the result of an accident. In such cases, the driver should be cautioned to check before attempting to pull someone from a vehicle and not touch a person who is obviously in contact with a live cable but use a dry piece of wood or other non-conducting material. If a driver comes across an accident, he or she should not stop if the authorities are present, or others have the situation under control. In cases where the driver does stop, he should park the vehicle where it will not obstruct other traffic and take steps to protect the scene against further accidents. Drivers should guard against being unjustly accused of being involved. When your drivers assistance is no longer required he or she should resume their journey without delay. Drivers should always report back to the employer, any instance of rendering help during a trip. In the event of a casualty, the first task is to isolate the injured as well others from any further danger (eg a pile-up or fire). This is done by: organising bystanders to slow down and divert traffic using hazard warning lights on strategically placed vehicles switching off the engines and applying parking brakes to vehicles involved in the accident moving uninjured people away from vehicles to safety not moving injured people from their vehicles unless they are in immediate danger from fire or explosion calling the emergency services and supplying them with the exact location placing reflective warning triangles on the road so as to help direct traffic away from the accident. When warning traffic at night with a lamp, the driver should be prepared for irrational behavior from motorists who might suspect a hold-up. Especially at night, the area should be checked for victims who might have been thrown clear. (Extract from the Road Transport Executive, as used by Auto Help To assist our clients in the transport injury)
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:57:24 +0000
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