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Emergency Procedures Session
leaders
should have a cell phone or ensure that someone else is present for the
duration of the session who has a cell phone. A fire extinguisher is located on the pillars on the right as you
exit the tunnel. Fire alarm pull
stations are located on either side of the emergency exit doors opposite the
tunnel. There are a number of other
extinguishers and pull stations located throughout the building. Session leaders should familiarize
themselves with their locations. Even
small fires emit gases that can quickly render people unconscious. Small fires in enclosed areas emit gases
that can explode at any moment. Do not
attempt to extinguish a fire that is larger than a football. Evacuate the building immediately, using
the emergency exits opposite the change rooms or directly opposite the change
rooms on the other side of the track, and call 911. On your way out, pull the
alarm. If there is an audience in the
stands, have them exit the building by the doors opposite the tunnel or by
using the south west stairwell to the main entrance. Access to the north stands is prohibited
and people should not be permitted to sit there. If anyone is there, do not allow them to
use the north hallway behind the stands.
They must exit through the north tunnel. Session
leaders
must exercise discretion over the use of the track when only a few riders are
present. At least two people ought to
be available to respond to a serious accident, one to give assistance to the
injured and one to check that the doors are open and guide paramedics to the
scene. This may require having those
present take turns using the track. Most accidents result in only
minor scrapes and sprains. There are
first aid kits, a blanket, and a pillow on the infield opposite the entry. Do not attempt to treat them without their
permission. For simple burns and abrasions put on gloves and remove
surrounding clothing and any slivers or debris with tweezers. Wash the
affected area with an antiseptic wash like Hydrogen Peroxide, Bactrim or any
medicated wash in the kit with clean sterile gauze. Put on Polysporin crème
or similar very sparingly, then either dress the wound with Gauze dressings
and tape or Tegaderm/Op-Site. The Tegaderm/Op-Site is good if the rider wants
to continue riding and it allows them to shower that night without replacing
the dressings. Replace every day or two and have rider check on Tetanus status. Rider should have had
a booster within last ten years. If an accident results in serious injury,
clear the scene of non essential people and make sure victim is safe from
further harm. Assign a friend or fellow trainer to keep bystanders back. If another spectator identifies themselves
as a doctor, nurse or first responder, let them take control of the scene.
Next, ask the rider if he/she is O.K. If they respond, then ask them where
they hurt. Look for bleeding and ask them if you can check them over for
injury. At this point, start your head
to toe check while monitoring their level of consciousness. Look at all
areas of the body not covered for bruises or deformities (Broken bones). If
the rider has neck pain, do not move the neck. If no pain, have rider move
head from side to side. Check ears, nose and mouth for blood. Ask the rider
to shrug shoulders and check for pain. Have injured rider take in a big
breath and blow out. Check the abdomen by asking rider to push their stomach
out then in. This should be pain free. Next, ask the rider to move their hips
slightly, and if there is still no pain, have them wiggle their toes. Check
elbows for movement then have them wiggle their fingers. If all is well, and
you see no further signs of injury, sit them up for a moment and keep an eye on
their colour and breathing. Escort them to the first-aid station for burn
patch up. Have rider’s friend or team mate check their bike. Always request
to inspect the helmet of anyone
who falls on the track. If they
refuse, or there is damage to the helmet, do not allow the person to continue
riding. If you suspect head/spinal injury, leave the
victim where they are and move the head and spine as little as possible. Just
provide head/neck support in the position you found them. Have a bystander call 911 and cover rider. Do not remove the bike
helmet until E.M.S. unit arrives. Tell the operator that an ambulance
is needed at the After
the ambulance has arrived, call the emergency contact the person listed in
the sign in book if they are unconscious.
Inspect the track after an
accident and repair any damage (see track repair). Do not allow anyone up onto the track
before repairs have been made. Remind anyone involved in a crash
to inspect their bicycles before getting back on the track. Also inspect them yourself. Write up an incident report. Hard copies of the report form are available in the envelopes that contain these procedures, posted in the change rooms and on the pillar by the track table. Or click on the link, fill out the report on the computer, and save the file on the desktop. |