Victim support and Economic empowerment
Providing emergency care:
VOLUNTEERING
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Road Safety Initiative - Uganda. We hope you can find here a fulfilling and dynamic learning experience.
RSI's volunteer program has a well established structure, which helps each volunteer to develop skills that help them keep closer and more in touch with communities so that their safety and resilience is enhanced.
Who can Volunteer:
The program welcomes people of all ages, sexes, vocational and educational levels, who wish to be linked to the social impact actions we take, as part of the core activities of the organization.
Our training is not stressful for those taking part; its purpose is to help you become a competent volunteer but not to discourage you from volunteering your services.
Driver training normally includes:
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The Highway code;
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Getting familiar with the vehicle;
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Vehicle checks that should be conducted before and after each journey;
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Emergency procedures;
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Passenger care, including disability awareness;
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Using passenger lifts (where relevant);
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Loading, unloading and securing passengers travelling in wheelchairs;
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Proper use of seat belts, harnesses and other passenger safety equipments;
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On road assessment of the types of rules, that the driver is likely to use on a particular road (e.g., highways, urban and rural roads)•
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Journey planning;
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Dealing with luggage, equipment and stowing.
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Contact Us to learn what volunteer opportunities are available...
First Aid on the road
Once an accident occurreds, stop quickly and safely.
Prevent further danger by:
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Putting out warning signs or place a person to signal traffic.;
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Putting out a fire, or preventing a fire if one is likely (e.g. if there has been a fuel spill);
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Directing pedestrians and any onlookers out of the way of traffic and other hazards;
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Removing from vehicles any passengers who are in imminent danger;
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Call an ambulance if necessary, or
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take casualties to the nearest emergency medical facility,
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Call the police;
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Take the names and addresses of any witnesses
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Exchange contact details with any other parties involved in the accident and witness;
Remember the letters: DR A B C:
D - Danger - check that you are not in danger.
R - Response - try to get a response by asking questions and gently shaking their shoulders.
A - Airway - the airway should be clear and kept open. Place one hand on the forehead, two fingers under the chin and gently tilt the head back.
B - Breathing - normal breathing should be established. Once the airway is open check breathing for up to 10 seconds.
C - Compressions - if they are not breathing normally compressions should be administered to maintain circulation:
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place two hands in the centre of the chest and press down 4-5 cm at a rate of 100/minute. You may only need one hand for a child. Give 30 chest compressions.
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Then tilt the head back gently, pinch the casualty’s nostrils together and place your mouth over theirs. Give two breaths, each lasting one second (use gentle breaths for a small child).
Bleeding:
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First check for anything that may be in the wound, such as glass. If there is nothing embedded apply firm pressure over the wound.
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Take care not to press on the object - build up padding on either side of it.
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Fasten a pad to the wound with a bandage or length of cloth. Use the cleanest material available.
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If a limb is bleeding, but not broken, raise it above the level of the heart to reduce the flow of blood. Any restriction of blood circulation for more than a short time could cause long-term injuries.
Burns:
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Try to cool the burn by dousing it with clean, cold water or similar non-toxic liquid for at least 10 minutes.
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Do not try to remove anything sticking to the burn.
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Be prepared: Always carry a first aid kit.
See: Economically empowerment....
Long term Solution to Traffic Jam and Fatality Risks