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If it happens


Below is a list of pointers which may help in the case of an accident


ENSURE IT DOESN'T GET WORSE
  • Many injuries occur from secondary accidents. Bad decisions often make things worse at this stage.
  • Alert other track users. Send out someone to flag down trains etc
  • Quickly ensure steam engine is safe - or battery acid isn't spilt on anyone - or there isn't spilt fuel etc. Sitting there poking around in a firebox for ages is not appropriate.
  • Do not move people against their will. It can make it far worse
CHECK EVERBODIES WELFARE
  • Look for the quiet ones. Noisy yelling people usually live.
  • Make sure people don't wonder in to another dangerous situation. Many road accident survivers have got out of cars and been run over.
  • Do not pass judgement on what has happend. Peoples welfare comes first.
ASSESS THE SITUATION
  • Safe to carry on?
  • Need medical help?
  • Allow time to calm down.
  • Rolling stock still fit for purpose.
  • IS IT SAFE TO LIFT STOCK? Too many times people rush in to heavy lifts with out thinking about it. No excuse. Just because of the timing and location do not go on and injure yourself trying to patch things up. Get help and the right equipment.
INVESTIGATE
  • Keep a clear calm factual approach. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING. "what probably happened" "I assume that". Keep these statements out of the report.
  • A bad behaving child that squirmed may not be bad. Hot embers, wasps, branches can make anyone jump.
  • Damage to materials is nothing compared to physical or emotional injury.
  • You have a duty of care so becareful with what you say. Do not jump to conclusions. The wrongly spoken words can kill a club. Ask Gerald Ratner or Jarvis Rail.
  • Write a report logging names, addresses, time, location. It may be several months before a claim comes through so helpful if you have third party whitnesses.
  • If hospital treatment is required then report the incident to the relevent Health and Safety Authority.
  • DO NOT TRY TO COVER THINGS UP. Be open and honest.
LEARN
  • Put in measures to stop a repeat.
  • If injury occurs from an identical incident then should you be running trains?







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