Accident & Incident Procedure
First Aid
First Aid boxes are located in the main clubhouse, the galley, both changing rooms and in all of the safety boats. These are inspected monthly. Use items from the boxes as required, but please inform the Rear Commodore so that stocks can be replenished as necessary. Accidents should be entered in the Accident Book, which is kept in the First Aid box in the main clubhouse. Remove the sheet and pass to the Vice Commodore via the Vice Commodore's box file located in the office (please observe confidentiality as personal data).
The following are trained First Aiders:
- * All RYA qualified instructors
- * Other club members as posted from time to time on the club noticeboard in the clubhouse
A reference copy of the RYA First Aid manual is kept inside the main clubhouse on the table opposite the Galley entrance. Please do not remove this document except if needed in a casualty emergency situation.
The physical locations of the First Aid boxes and the current list of club First Aiders are depicted in the photos shown in the downloadable pdf version of this document (see 'Downloads' list below).
The Club member responsible for First Aid boxes is Alistair Sim, Rear Commodore
Automatic Defibrillator
An automatic defibrillator (AED) is located just inside the men's changing room, next to the entrance doorway. It is highly visible from the door side of the screens so there is no need to go into the main part of the changing room for access. Although it's best used by those correctly trained, in an emergency it can be used by anyone. The machine will talk you through the process: just switch on and follow its instructions.
Accident/ Incident Procedure
The following procedure applies in the event of an accident or incident involving individuals at the club. This includes all students and those working as part of the RTC operations.
Where present, the Duty Manager or, where no Duty Manager is available, the SI should:
1.Assess the situation.
2.Take all reasonable steps to stabilise the casualty and to prevent further injury to any person.
3.Render First Aid where necessary to the level of their competence.
4.Contact the emergency services by calling 999 or 112 on the clubhouse telephone or by using a mobile phone if one is available. The location is:
South Cerney Sailing Club
Lake 16, Station Road
South Cerney
Gloucestershire GL7 5TH
Tel. 01285 860062
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OS grid ref. 057967 (refer map on last page of this document)
5.You will be asked to give some extra information to the emergency services call handler, including:
Casualty age, gender and know medical history.
Whether they are conscious and breathing?
Is there any serious bleeding or chest pain?
Summary details of how the injury was sustained.
6.Appoint one person to open the gate to the site and meet the emergency services on Station Road, directing them as appropriate.
7.Ensure that the casualty is accompanied at all times until handed over to the emergency services. Record where they are being taken for medical treatment.
8.Liaise with the emergency services regarding notification of next of kin.
9.Ensure that any casualty notes, information on First Aid administered and details of medication (where known) are sent with the casualty.
10.Ensure that details are recorded on an Accident Report form.
11.Notify the Commodore and TP as soon as possible.
In the event that the emergency services are delayed and/ or cannot attend, casualties assessed as needing simple First Aid treatment should be taken to the Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) at Cirencester Hospital:
Cirencester Hospital
Tetbury Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire GL7 1UY
Tel. 0300 421 6200
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Open 0800 hours through 2000 hours daily.
The nearest major Accident & Emergency (A&E) Unit is located adjacent the A419 trunk road to the east of Swindon:
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon SN3 6BB
Tel. 01793 604020
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Major Incident Procedure
In the event of a Major Incident refer to the SCSC 'Major Incident Procedures incorporating Emergency Action Plan', a copy of which is located on the Office noticeboard.
Definition of a Major Incident: a major Incident is an event where there is loss of life, a serious injury, or there is substantial damage to property and/ or the environment.
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Last updated 14:31 on 15 May 2026