Risky blows: to intervene or not?
Intervening in fights, that goes without saying. Or not, because the teacher who takes the hit takes a risk, up to disability. Five tips about personal injury.
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Intervene in time with problems between students
Teacher Natascha de Jager: “Prevent problems by being there on time. These fighting children had been a hassle for a long time, even outside of school, but we didn't know that. I thought fighting in the schoolyard in this neighborhood was normal, but it's not happening at my new school.”
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Bring in a colleague
AOb-lawyer Marcel Crum: “Never jump in on a whim, preferably bring in a colleague. Just like a fight in the pub, you can get a blow that isn't meant for you at all."
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Don't look for escalation
Anonymous AVO teacher: “Make no mistake, a boy of fifteen or sixteen is extremely strong when he is angry. Never look for that escalation.”
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Report injury to the employer as soon as possible
Carolina Landstra of Ratio Injury Damage: “Keep the case clear, report injury to the employer as soon as possible.”
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Find a representative
Peter Blom (Ratio Injury Damage): “Take the discussion out of the employment relationship, turn it into an insurance issue, with a representative who conducts the discussion.”
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Join the AOb
AOb-members who have been injured as a result of an accident or other trouble at work, receive support from the association free of charge. Preferably quickly and without procedure. Become a member of the association and view all conditions.