National Standard Operating Procedures - Jul 2022

The disinfectant mixture is made up in a five-litre bucket to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The crew must use a hard-bristle broom
to scrub the inside of the IRB and then hose out thoroughly with clean
water. IRB should be left upright to drain through auto-bailers to prevent
degradation of equipment.
4.4.2 Personal Flotation Devices (PFD):
All PFDs must be soaked in a disinfectant solution made up to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. After soaking, PFDs should be
thoroughly rinsed out with clean water. PFDs should be checked for signs
of damage, particularly around zip and buckle areas, and sent away for
repair or replaced as required.
4.4.3 Club House and First Aid Room Surfaces:
Wipe down all affected surfaces with disinfectant following the
manufacturer’s instructions.
4.4.4 Personal Equipment - Wetsuits, fin belts, etc:
Any contaminated personal equipment should be soaked in a disinfectant
solution made up to the manufacturer’s recommendations. After being
soaked, the equipment should be thoroughly rinsed out with clean water.
Equipment should be checked for signs of damage, particularly around zip
and buckle areas, and sent away for repair or replaced as required.
4.5 SLSNZ Documentation and reporting requirements
4.5.1 Inform SurfCom or the relevant Patrol Captain, Duty Officer, or staff
member as soon as practicable.
4.5.2 Note the exposure in the Incident Report Form.
4.5.3 Fill out a Member Injury Report Form.
4.5.4 Note any of the patient’s relevant medical history, e.g., known HEP C, HIV
status, etc. if known. Ensure that multiple contact details of the patient are
recorded for follow up purposes.
4.6 Post-Decontamination
4.6.1 Peer support and/or counselling services must be offered to all SLS
personnel after a contamination exposure.
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