DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD POLICY
Board Policy Number:
Subject:
Effective Date:
1.05
Accidents and Illness
(231) 1978; Revised (449) September 28, 2004;
Revised (14) April 26, 2011
The Principal of each school is responsible for establishing and implementing procedures
which will safeguard the health and welfare of students and staff who have been injured
or taken ill while on school premises or on school-sponsored field trips or excursions.
Principals shall ensure that student accidents and illnesses are responded to and reported.
Principals shall ensure that work-related accidents to staff and illnesses are investigated
and reported.
Related:
GAP 101.02:
Student Accidents
GAP 310.00 and
Section 9 of the Health and Safety Manual: Staff Incidents/Accidents
GAP 502.10:
Safety of Pupils – Head Injuries