Responsibility of First Visitor to the Accident Spot

If you are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident, then you MUST take the following steps.

Assess the Situation

• You should assess the situation quickly.
• Check if there is any danger to yourself, the injured person or others before giving any assistance.
• If safe to do so, remove the danger or remove the injured from danger.

Identify the Injury

• You should check if the injured is conscious or unconscious.
• Check if the injury is fatal or non-fatal.
• Look if the injured person needs urgent medical attention.

Arrange for Assistance and/or Emergency Services to Attend

• Call local police, traffic guards or the emergency hotline.
• If unable, ask the nearest available person to help.

Avoid Moving the Victim

• Remember that many injuries are not visible on the skin. Unless the victim is in danger due to fire or other hazards, leave the person in place until emergency services arrive.
• Approach a victim by kneeling down to his/her level. Otherwise, it may send the victim into a panic and may also cause further injury.

Stay and Assist the Casualty as Best until Help Arrives

• If you are trained in first aid, render assistance as per your training.
  
• If you are not trained in first aid to keep the injured safe and calm, keep a close watch on their condition and request assistance from others at the scene.
  

Give Further Assistance if Necessary or as Directed

If you are requested by a trained first aid officer or healthcare professional to give additional assistance, follow their instructions as required. A health care professional will inform you when to leave the scene.