Check-List for Accidents

Assess the situation

What has happend?

Who is involved?

Who is affected?

Recognise danger

Is there any danger for the injured?

Is there any danger for the helpers?

Is there any danger for other people?

Secure

Motors

Turn off any runnning motor / engine

Dangerous items

Remove any dangrous items

Warning triangle

Put up a warning triangle

Move injured

ONLY IF REALLY REQUIRED!
Move injured out of the danger zone

Assist

Check for vital signs

Talk to injured, introduce yourself
Ask for pain / where / what
Inability to move anything?
Numbness anywhere?

Check respiration

Clear airway
Ensure injured is breathing
If required artificial respiration

Check circulation

Check for puls
If required resuscitate, CPR

Stop bleeding

Stop any bleeding

Position

If there are no back / neck insuries place in recovery position

Supervision

Regularly check condition of injured (pulse, breathing etc.) and note condition in list

Alarm

Call and inform rescue sercives

Who is calling? Give your name

What has happend? Give a short description

When has the accident happened? Give time

Where has the accident happened? Give exact address / location

How many injured? Number of injured; Sort of injury
Life-threatening situations?

Additional information:
Road blocked?
Fuel / Gas leaking?
Injured caught?
Fire- / Explosion- danger?
Toxic fumes / pollution?
Railroad track?
Electrical power-lines down?

Category

Information

Other drivers

Name, current address, drive'rs license number of the other driver

Other vehicles

Registration number, general description of the other vehicle, general description/photos of the damage

Situation

Details regarding the situation / photos

Injuries

Details of any injuries, name(s) and address(s) of all injured

Witness

Names and address of any witness

Damage Property

List of damaged property, description of damage, name and postal address of the owner of the damaged property

In the event of an traffic accident, avoid any discussion with witnesses or any other party involved in the accident about who was responsible.
Contact the police immediately if any injuries have occurred or if any driver involved was under the influence of alcohol or any drugs.
Contact your insurance within 24 hours of the incident.