You are the school nurse at Gaborone Technical College. You just consulted one learner who slipped and fell in the technical workshop. The workshop had just been mopped and the floor was wet. Write a memorandum to the workshop supervisor reporting the incident
[Your Name]
School Nurse
Gaborone Technical College
[Date]
Memorandum
To: Workshop Supervisor
From: School Nurse
Subject: Slip and Fall incident in the technical workshop
Dear [Supervisor's Name],
I hope this memo finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention an incident that occurred today in the technical workshop involving one of our learners.
At approximately [time], learner [Student's Name] slipped and fell while walking in the technical workshop. Upon investigation, it was determined that the cause of the accident was the wet floor. It appears that the workshop had been recently mopped, and adequate measures were not taken to ensure that the floor was completely dry before allowing students to enter the area.
As a result of the slip and fall, [Student's Name] sustained minor injuries, including a bruised knee and some discomfort in their lower back. I provided immediate medical attention and administered basic first aid to alleviate their pain. Additionally, I advised [Student's Name] to monitor their injuries closely and to report any further discomfort or worsening of symptoms.
It is crucial to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students within the college premises, especially in high-risk areas such as the technical workshop. I kindly request that you take immediate action to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. This may include implementing protocols to ensure the proper signage indicating wet floors, ensuring prompt cleaning of spills, and ensuring that proper precautions are taken to maintain a safe working environment.
I recommend that a comprehensive review of the health and safety measures in the technical workshop be conducted, with a focus on preventing slip and fall accidents. This review should encompass training for staff and learners on how to identify and address potential hazards, as well as regular maintenance checks to ensure the safety of our workshop area.
Please acknowledge receipt of this memo and inform me of the actions that will be taken to address this matter. I would be happy to provide any further assistance or guidance necessary to ensure that our students can work in a safe and secure environment.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
School Nurse
Gaborone Technical College