STUDENT INJURIES

GENERAL INFORMATION

"Slip and fall" is a term used for a personal injury case in which a
person slips or trips and falls, and is injured on someone else's
property. These cases usually fall under the broader category of
cases known as "premises liability" claims, because slip and fall
accidents usually occur on property (or "premises") owned or
maintained by someone else, and the owner or possessor of the
property may be held legally responsible.
Dangerous conditions such as torn carpeting, changes in flooring,
poor lighting, narrow stairs, or a wet floor can cause someone to slip
and hurt him or herself inside a building. Other instances of slip and
fall incidents can occur when people trip on broken or cracked public
sidewalks, or trip and fall on stairs or escalators. In addition, a slip
and fall case might arise when someone slips or trips and falls
because of rain, ice, snow or a hidden hazard, such as a pothole in
the ground.

Common Accidents in School

Minor cuts and scrapes -. All we ever cut paper or injured with
sharp pencils, both very common in the classroom. Such wounds
are not dangerous, but it is suggested to treat them with water, soap
and bandages immediately to prevent infection.

Accidents during recess -. During this period children release their
energy running, jumping and playing, it is therefore part of the day
where most accidents occur. To prevent risks is necessary for
schools to give adequate play areas maintenance, and you have
teachers to monitor the activities and attending students.

Injuries from slip or stumble -
. stairs, wet floors or floors in disrepair
cause frequent falls and injuries,
according to the injury the student
may return to class or require further
medical attention. To avoid this, hours
of cleaning should be set to give little
busy schedules and constant
maintenance to keep facilities in good
condition.


HYPOTHESIS
the highest percentage of accidents in schools are produced During
class time.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Children and teachers spend almost a third of their time in the
classroom, a place that is not exempt from accidents or risk
factors. Security is one of the issues that should occupy more
schools, because although there are situations that can arise
unexpectedly, most can be prevented.
The dangers of the classroom may be related to many different
things, including the type of class, age of building and quality of
construction of the lounge.
Each year, more than 3.7 million children ages 5-19 are injured . As
many as 25 percent of all childhood injuries occur at schools.
Although each class is designed to be a place for learning , it could
have any number of risks that may make it dangerous. The dangers
of the classroom vary widely depending on the type and age of the
students in the class.
In laboratories and workshops where specific tools or items used
should be clearly defined safety regulations, likewise, the teacher in
charge must ensure that teaching students to use them
properly. Should always be safety procedures and a plan in case of
emergency.

Because chemicals, gas burners and
glass vessels, classrooms chemical can
be hazardous. But a seemingly less
dangerous class as a geography room,
can be dangerous if poorly constructed
or erected. An example is a shelf that is
filled with heavy books and not well
anchored to the wall.Also, if an object mounted on the wall, like a
TV, it has lost its strength over time, students sitting under the TV
could be at risk.

Dangers minor

A minor risk in the classroom is a hazard that could cause minor
disruption in the classroom, resulting in a great fright or minor
injuries. This type of risk is common in crowded rooms containing
many high shelves. If a teacher has a shortage of storage space,
you can overload your rack with heavy objects that are not
safe.Over time, it could weaken the shelf supports and a book or
other object could fall and hit a student. Another less dangerous is to
have many chairs and tables in a room. These obstructions could
cause students to stumble or beat their legs while walking around
the room.

Dangers Important

Science labs are full of materials that are harmless if used correctly,
but pose significant risks for accidents. Many containers in science
labs are made of glass, which can cut students if they break. The
laboratories also contain chemicals that can be dangerous if a
student accidentally consumes gas burners and may result in a
major burn. Another great danger is a window on the second floor
without a proper lock. Younger students might fall out the window
accidentally.


Elementary and secondary School Injuries






NATURE OF INJURY
K-6 Percent 7-12 Percent
Possible
Fracture/Broken
39.9 Possible
Fracture/Broken
27.1
Cut/Laceration 22.0 Cut/Laceration 19.1
Bump/Bruise/Contusion 11.0 Sprain/Strain/Tear 16.5
Sprain/Strain/Tear 7.2 Bump/Bruise/Contusion 10.4
Possible Concussion 5.0 Possible Concussion 5.3






CONTRIBUTING FACTOR
K-6 Percent 7-12 Percent
Tripped/Slipped 28.0 Collision 32.2
Fall 26.5 Tripped/Slipped 18.1
Collision 25.2 Equipment
Contact/Shop/PE
17.0
Equipment
Contact/Shop/PE
9.5 Overexertion/Twisted 9.5
Hit With Thrown Object 2.8 Fall 8.9

PERIOD






Sumary

Each year, more than 3.7 million children ages 5-19 are injured . As
many as 25 percent of all childhood injuries occur at schools.
Although each class is designed to be a place for learning , it could
have any number of risks that may make it dangerous. The dangers
of the classroom vary widely depending on the type and age of the
students in the class.
In laboratories and workshops where specific tools or items used
should be clearly defined safety regulations, likewise, the teacher in
charge must ensure that teaching students to use them
properly. Should always be safety procedures and a plan in case of
emergency.
K-6 Percent 7-12 Percent
Recess 32.7 PE Class 67.5
Lunch Recess 32.7 Class Time (Not PE) 7.8
PE Class 9.6 Class Change 4.7
Class Time (Not PE) 8.5 Lunch Recess 3.2
Before School 7.1 Before School 5.1

Elementary and secondary School Injuries










ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY SCHOOL

3,458 students are injured
each year

2,855 students are injured
each year
Four students are hospitalized
each month because of a
student injury
Five students are hospitalized
each month because of a
student injury.
The most common area of the
body injured was the arm
(15.4%).
The most common area of the
body injured was the finger or
thumb (16.2%).
9.6 percent of students are
injured in physical education
class
7.8 percent of the students were
injured in other class different to
physical education class