Step 1: Control the Environment so no Further Harm Occurs
- Stop all participants.
- Protect yourself if you suspect bleeding (put on gloves).
- If outdoors, shelter the injured participant from the elements and from any traffic.
STEP 2: Do a First Assessment of the Situation. Identify if the Participant:
- is not breathing;
- does not have a pulse;
- is bleeding profusely;
- has impaired consciousness;
- has injured the back, neck or head;
- has a visible major trauma to a limb;
- cannot move his/her arms or legs or has lost feeling in them.
If the participant does not show the signs above, proceed to Step 3.
STEP 3: Do a Second Assessment of the Situation
- Gather the facts by asking the injured participant as well as anyone who witnessed the incident.
- Stay with the injured participant and try to calm him/her; your tone of voice and body language are critical.
- If possible, have the participant move himself/herself off the playing surface. Do not attempt to move an injured participant.
STEP 4: Assess the Injury
- If possible, have someone with first aid training complete an assessment of the injury and decide how to proceed.
- The first aid kit is in the locker area beside the window facing the curling rink.
- There is an AED in the concession, it’s attached to the lockers and faces the curling rink.
- Emergency telephone numbers are the wall just inside the concession lobby. Dial 9-1-1 for ambulance, fire, or police; the address of the facility is also posted to provide to first responders.
- Contact Springbank Park staff using the phone number posted on the bulletin board if there is a hazardous condition or you require assistance from them.
If they are sure the injury is minor, proceed to step 5.
STEP 5: Control the Return to Activity
Allow a participant to return to activity after a minor injury only if there is no…
- swelling;
- deformity;
- continued bleeding;
- reduced range of motion;
- pain when using the injured part.
STEP 6: Record the Injury on an Accident Report Form
Submit the Accident Report to your League Coordinator and the Club President at [email protected]