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Roof fall

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Unstable edge
Crowd

Quick summary

Call 112 now. Do not move. Stop bleeding. Keep people back.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 immediately — high-energy fall
Step 2: Do not move — assume spinal injury
Step 3: Control severe bleeding
Step 4: Keep airway clear if vomiting
Step 5: Prevent crowd gathering on victim

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT roll for photos or crowd.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give water even if they ask — surgery may be needed.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Exact building address, floor fallen from, breathing status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report if trapped under objects.

When Professional Care Is Needed

All roof falls need ambulance and trauma evaluation.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assume major trauma until hospital clears.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even "landed on feet" — calcaneus and spine fracture possible.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Minimal movement spinal precautions only.

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