Rich Soby
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I ask this because of what was conveyed to us (myself and fellow employees) at this mornings safety meeting.
A gentleman from the local FD gave us a talk on first aid and what to do should we get in an accident or have a medical emergency on our bus.
The number one issue, the very first thing he said was. "who is liable"
Who is liable if a child is injured and the driver has to administer first aid?
First and foremost, how to cover our tail feathers in the event of an emergency.
And then proceeded to give us the steps we have to follow so that, even though we will be held liable, our risk is minimized because we will be adminstering treatment under the guidance of the FD.
Personally, I am thoroughly disgusted and put off by this.
The reason I would dial 911 is to get assistance and guidance to help me treat and protect that child and all the other children on the bus. That and only that should be the first and foremost paramount reason, not, "Im calling you so I dont get sued for trying to keep little billy from leaking out all over my floor..."
Where are we going as a society if we have to worry about that over the well being of a child or any other individual for that matter.
Sorry, I just needed to get that off my chest.....
A gentleman from the local FD gave us a talk on first aid and what to do should we get in an accident or have a medical emergency on our bus.
The number one issue, the very first thing he said was. "who is liable"
Who is liable if a child is injured and the driver has to administer first aid?
First and foremost, how to cover our tail feathers in the event of an emergency.
And then proceeded to give us the steps we have to follow so that, even though we will be held liable, our risk is minimized because we will be adminstering treatment under the guidance of the FD.
Personally, I am thoroughly disgusted and put off by this.
The reason I would dial 911 is to get assistance and guidance to help me treat and protect that child and all the other children on the bus. That and only that should be the first and foremost paramount reason, not, "Im calling you so I dont get sued for trying to keep little billy from leaking out all over my floor..."
Where are we going as a society if we have to worry about that over the well being of a child or any other individual for that matter.
Sorry, I just needed to get that off my chest.....