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Body Recovery - NSOP<br />

Section 9 –Search and Rescue Operations<br />

Version Number: 1.1<br />

Effective Date: 1 October 2021<br />

Review Date: 31 <strong>Jul</strong>y 2023<br />

Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Search and Rescue Manager<br />

1.0 PURPOSE<br />

Provide guidance for lifeguards by outlining the steps that should be followed when securing or<br />

recovering a body.<br />

2.0 SCOPE<br />

This task should only be undertaken by lifeguard or patrol supports who are over 18 years of age<br />

and have been trained in body recovery. It is recommended that they have at least 3 years<br />

patrolling experience and an up-to-date vaccination record. Members must complete a Risk<br />

Assessment before beginning the recovery, which considers whether they are mentally able, as well<br />

as physically able, enough to participate in a body recovery.<br />

3.0 REQUIREMENTS<br />

Required<br />

PPE<br />

On land<br />

At sea<br />

Required Rubber gloves Rubber gloves<br />

Full length wetsuit<br />

Recommended<br />

Face mask<br />

Elbow length rubber<br />

gloves<br />

Eye protection<br />

Disposable<br />

apron/overalls<br />

Face mask<br />

Elbow length rubber<br />

gloves<br />

Awards/<br />

Licenses<br />

Training<br />

Other<br />

Equipment<br />

Surf Lifeguard Award/Patrol Support Award<br />

Body Recovery training<br />

Police are legally the lead agency in all body recovery tasks<br />

Body Recovery kit containing: Body bag, rubber gloves, arm length<br />

gloves, blanket/sheet, Hazardous Material bags, face masks, tarpaulin,<br />

disinfectant<br />

NSOP<br />

BODY RECOVERY NSOP_FINAL 114

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