a guide to dealing with breaches of lifesaving standards

SLSNSW Guide to dealing with breaches of lifesaving standards
Level 3 Breach – Club / Branch / State Responsibility
Notification
The Club shall notify the Branch (SurfCom/Duty Officer & Director of Lifesaving) immediately after the breach/incident
occurring
Branch shall notify SLSNSW within 48 hours (ASAP) of its notification
Investigation
The Director of Lifesaving (Branch) or nominated Branch Officer will begin to investigate the breach ASAP
SLSNSW may elect to assist the Branch and/or conduct its own investigation if necessary
The Branch and/or State Director of Lifesaving (or nominated Officer) shall report their findings to the Club, Branch and
State, outlining:
- Whether a breach has occurred
- Whether they deem the breach as serious in nature
- What action they recommend
- Recommended initiatives to prevent repeat occurrences
The Branch and/or State will:
- Identify options to provide support to resolve the issues
- Identify a process of checks to ensure ongoing support is provided and that consistent review is undertake to measure
progress/compliance
- Ensure a process is in place to address any preventable breaches prior to them occurring
- Refer the issue to the Branch (or State) judiciary - to identify and implement any appropriate actions and/or penalties
- Maintain a record of the breach on file for at least 24 months
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