{"id":1453,"date":"2021-06-01T20:23:43","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T20:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/health_and_safety\/safety_procedures\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:19:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:19:52","slug":"safety_procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/health_and_safety\/safety_procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 100% + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Safety Procedures<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-border-size:3px;--awb-icon-size:25px;--awb-content-font-size:15px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#004fcd;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;--awb-icon-box-color:#212934;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#083882;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Raleway&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1453-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e677efccd48e57125 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-font-size:25px;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e677efccd48e57125\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e677efccd48e57125\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1453-1\" data-target=\"#e677efccd48e57125\" href=\"#e677efccd48e57125\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-arrow-circle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Emergency Action Plan Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e677efccd48e57125\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e677efccd48e57125\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><a style=\"font-size: 14pt\" href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/DIAA_emergency_action_plan_udpated_2024.docx\">DIAA Emergency Procedure Action Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"content_text\">\n<p><em>(Updated 3\/2024)<\/em> As stated in the NFHS Sports Medicine Handbook, the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a clearly defined plan of action that medical and athletic staff should design and implement in case an emergency occurs at practice, at a venue, or within the community involving a school&#8217;s athletic team. All schools participating in athletic events must have an EAP in place to assist in the safety of its participants.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">EAP Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anyonecansavealife.org\/\">Anyone Can Save a Life:<\/a> Emergency Action Planning Program<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Action Plan Worksheets: <a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/eap_student_team_save_a_life.pdf\">Student Response Team<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/eap_event_staff_save_a_life.pdf\">Event Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9cc5e6abee764a119 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-font-size:25px;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9cc5e6abee764a119\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9cc5e6abee764a119\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1453-1\" data-target=\"#9cc5e6abee764a119\" href=\"#9cc5e6abee764a119\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-arrow-circle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Heat &amp; Cold Weather Policy Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9cc5e6abee764a119\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9cc5e6abee764a119\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/DSMACHeatPolicyRecomendations_FALL2025.pdf\">Heat Policy Guidelines<\/a> <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">(revised fall 2025)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/cold_weather_guidelines.pdf\">Cold Weather Guidelines &#8211; General<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/cold_weather_guidelines_for_indoor_track_field_events.pdf\">Cold Weather Guidelines &#8211; Indoor Track<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3099ed884b9d219ca fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-font-size:25px;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3099ed884b9d219ca\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3099ed884b9d219ca\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1453-1\" data-target=\"#3099ed884b9d219ca\" href=\"#3099ed884b9d219ca\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-arrow-circle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Heat Acclimatization \/ Heat Illness and Air Quality Resources<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3099ed884b9d219ca\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3099ed884b9d219ca\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Resources from the NFHS and Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/0hdt6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/0hdt6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Foundation video on use of the WBGT<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/gaet6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/gaet6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Position Statement<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<\/strong><a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/w2et6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/w2et6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><strong>Position Statement and Recommendations for Maintaining Hydration to Optimize Performance and Minimize the Risk for Exertional Heat Illness<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/cvft6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/cvft6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">\u201cHeat Illness Prevention\u201d Online Course from NFHSLearn.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/sngt6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/sngt6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">\u201cThe Collapsed Student\u201d Online Course from NFHSLearn.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/8fht6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/8fht6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">\u201cSudden Cardiac Arrest\u201d Online Course from NFHSLearn.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/o8ht6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/o8ht6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Interscholastic Activities Position Statement<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/40it6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/40it6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">\u201cEmergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs\u201d Online Course from NFHSLearn.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/ktjt6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/ktjt6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">\u201cCPR and AED Training\u201d Online Course from NFHSLearn.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NFHS&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/0lkt6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/0lkt6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Position Statement on Physical Activity, Air Quality and Wildfires<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>&nbsp;<a title=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/gelt6q\" href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/wy3lyf\/s7zp4pce\/gelt6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">&#8220;Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke in Football: Time for a Paradigm Shift&#8221;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-07c41349937f7fd96 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-font-size:25px;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_07c41349937f7fd96\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"07c41349937f7fd96\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1453-1\" data-target=\"#07c41349937f7fd96\" href=\"#07c41349937f7fd96\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-arrow-circle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Parent Safety Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"07c41349937f7fd96\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_07c41349937f7fd96\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Safety items parents should look for in a high school athletic program as recommended by ATSNJ.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/atsnj_parent_safety_checklist.pdf\">Parent Safety 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