National Standard Operating Procedures - Jul 2022

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Helicopter safety and landing zone NSOP Section 6 – Emergency Operations Version Number: 1.0 Effective Date: 01 October 2021 Review Date: 30 April 2023 Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Lifesaving Manager 1.0 PURPOSE To outline the procedure for lifesaving services to secure a helicopter landing zone. 2.0 SCOPE This procedure applies to all operational services. For detailed local responses, refer to CSOPs. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS Required PPE Awards/Licenses Nil Training Training of helicopter safety and landing zones (LZ) is taught at the <strong>National</strong> Lifeguard School. All surf lifeguards tasked with setting up and supervising the LZ need to be thoroughly briefed. Other All surflLifeguards should be in lifeguard uniform. Equipment Helicopter Landing Kit 4.0 PROCEDURES All lifesaving personnel shall be aware of helicopter safety. The pilot will have final and ultimate decision on whether and where to land. ESTABLISHING A LANDING ZONE 4.1 Nominate a suitable lifesaver/lifeguard to manage the Landing Zone. 4.2 Locate a flat area of land 40m by 40m (at least). 4.3 Clear area of all people/animals. 4.4 Remove all loose objects (umbrellas, surfboards, tents, etc.). 4.5 Ensure all access points to the LZ are manned by lifesavers (preventing public access), facing outward to view hazards. NSOP HELICOPTER SAFETY AND LANDING ZONE NSOP_FINAL 92
4.6 Establish radio contact with helicopter on Surf Channel 1 prior to landing. 4.7 Be aware of debris as the helicopter lands or takes off. 4.8 The helicopter will land and take off into the wind (in most instances). APPROACHING A HELICOPTER 4.9 Only approach & depart helicopter if essential and accompanied by a helicopter crewman or only once given ‘thumbs up’ by the pilot or crewman. 4.10 Always approach/depart from the front (between 10-2 o’clock). 4.11 Sloping ground may expose you to rotor blades. Be cautious on sloping ground. 4.12 If blinded by dust, stop and sit down. NSOP HELICOPTER SAFETY AND LANDING ZONE NSOP_FINAL 93
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