Health & Safety Advising and protecting members in cases involving violence and vandalism Association Representatives (ARs) should advise and assist members in following these procedures if they are the victims of acts of violence or vandalism: 1. Report all incidents to your AR immediately. 2. Immediately record the time of the incident and document all facts. Information should include: a. Who was involved? b. What caused the incident? c. What was said? d. Who committed the assault? e. Where was the exact place of the incident? f. If struck, with what were you struck? 104 – AR Handbook g. Did the assailant have a weapon? h. Was there evidence of alcohol or drugs? i. Was there damage to personal belongings? 3. Report all injuries to the school nurse and complete an accident report. (See reverse side of the form for more information about on-the-job injuries.) 4. Ask for a medical diagnosis and treatment from the school doctor. If refused, go immediately to your own doctor for an examination. In either case, the doctor should know and understand that this is important evidence. 5. Fill out the appropriate form, submit it to the building principal, and retain a copy. This report is mandated by state law – be sure it is completed. a. Insist that the administration immediately document the incident. b. Obtain a copy of that report. c. If the report is inaccurate, reserve the right to correct or add to the report. d. The administration must provide a written explanation of the disposition of the reported incident. 6. The appropriate UniServ office should be contacted if injuries have been sustained and/or any legal action is anticipated by or against the member. 7. The association should: a. Insist that the administration contact the police immediately. If refused, the association must call the police.
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