Incidents, Accidents and First Aid Flashcards
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You arrive at a petrol station fire. What should you do with your mobile phone?
Answer: Switch it off before approaching the area
Mobile phones should be switched off at petrol stations because there is a small risk that the signal could ignite fuel vapour.
After a collision, fuel is leaking. What is the greatest danger?
Answer: Risk of fire or explosion
Leaking fuel presents a serious fire and explosion risk at a collision scene, and ignition sources such as sparks or lit cigarettes must be avoided.
You are first at a serious collision. Which is the first call you should make?
Answer: The emergency services (999 or 112)
Dialling 999 or the European emergency number 112 to summon police, ambulance, and fire services is always the first priority at a serious incident.
A driver is in a vehicle that has skidded into a ditch. They are conscious and say their back hurts. What should you do?
Answer: Leave them in the vehicle and call the emergency services
Back pain after an impact could indicate a spinal injury, so the safest course is to leave the casualty in place and get emergency services there quickly.
When should you not use a fire extinguisher to tackle a vehicle fire?
Answer: When you are in any danger or the fire is out of control
You should never risk your own safety — if the fire is large or out of control, or if you are in danger, step back and wait for the fire service.
What information must you give to other parties involved in a collision?
Answer: Your name, address, and vehicle registration number
UK law requires you to give your name, address, and vehicle registration number to any person who has reasonable grounds to require them after a collision.