National Standard Operating Procedures - Jul 2022

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Dangerous Conditions - NSOP Section 1 – Patrol Operations Version Number: 1.1 Effective Date: 1 August <strong>2022</strong> Review Date: 30 April 2024 Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Lifesaving Manager 1.0 PURPOSE To identify when water conditions are not safe for use and patrol. 2.0 SCOPE These procedures apply to all volunteer and paid lifeguard services. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS Required PPE Awards/Licenses Training Various depending on duty or task. SLSNZ Lifeguard Award SLSNZ Lifeguard refresher N/A Other N/A Red “Dangerous Conditions” Flag Equipment Applicable yellow warning sign (see Temporary Beach Hazard Sign NSOP) Club “Daily Conditions” Board 4.0 PROCEDURES 4.1 Complete an operational risk assessment prior to the commencement of the patrol, and/or during the patrol as conditions change. 4.2 If a risk assessment identifies that the potential risks to water users exceeds the control measures and/or rescue capabilities of the lifeguards, then the water area must be advised as dangerous with the Red “Dangerous Conditions” Flag if patrol has not commenced. 4.3 Inform SLSNZ Regional staff or Surfcom where applicable, that dangerous conditions exist and there will be no flagged area just an ‘Observational Patrol’. NSOP DANGEROUS CONDITIONS NSOP_FINAL 15
4.4 If conditions become dangerous during patrol due to the risk assessment in 4.2, then follow 4.3 and 4.5. 4.5 Make announcement to beach users and swimmers that the flagged area is closing (or not opening) due to dangerous conditions. 4.6 If flagged area is currently set up, then remove red and yellow flags & replace them with RED beach flags (Pic 1). Cover the flag stands with the RED Dangerous Conditions covers (Pic 1). 4.7 The red “Dangerous Conditions” flag should be flown from the tower or clubhouse flagpole/as well as on beach where available. 4.8 Place the applicable hazard sign (Pic 2) next to the Red Flag on the beach. Other hazard signs should be displayed where available. (see Temporary Beach Hazard Signage NSOP) 4.9 If an operational IRB is present prior to water closure, it should remain on the beach for the duration of the patrol, unless it is unsafe to undertake a rescue. 4.10 Other than removing the red and yellow flags, all other lifeguard equipment should remain in its designated location for ready access if required, unless it is unsafe to undertake a rescue. 4.11 Place “Swimming Not Advised” signs if available, in the usual swimming areas, at intervals along the beach and at all main beach access ways. 4.12 The “Daily Conditions” shall read “Swimming not advised - dangerous conditions” 4.13 Lifeguards must maintain surveillance of the beach and potential water users identify persons at risk and undertake preventative actions if required. 4.14 Where necessary, lifeguards should be positioned on the beach to advise the public of the identified dangers. 4.15 Roving Patrols may be utilised to provide safety advice and preventive actions along the beach where resources permit. 4.16 If the dangerous conditions change, and/or additional resources become available, another operational risk assessment should be completed and patrol re-opened, if the operational risk assessment permits. 4.17 Notify SurfCom or Duty Officer/Supervisor if the water area is to be reopened, if applicable. Pic 1 Pic 2 NSOP DANGEROUS CONDITIONS NSOP_FINAL 16
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4.0 PROCEDURES IRB Patrol Operation
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Refuelling IRB Bladder - NSOP Secti
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Safe stowage of equipment in an IRB
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If an incident is notified to Marit
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- Contact Benestar to start Well-Ch
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Missing Vessel: Where lifeguards ar
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Shark Sighting - NSOP Section 6 - E
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Helicopter safety and landing zone
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d) Flammable substances 4.2 Create
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oadcast on radio and television. 5.
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Fire Preparation and Response - NSO
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Methoxyflurane - NSOP Section 7 - F
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First Aid Room Emergency Care Guide
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It may be helpful for ambulance ser
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Low Light - Night Operations - NSOP
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Body Recovery - NSOP Section 9 -Sea
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C U Communicate Undertake Operation
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• Lift the bag head first to allo
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Blood and Bodily Fluid Exposure - N
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Emergency SAR Response with SurfCom
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Outside Patrol Hours Emergency SAR
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4.0 INSHORE MARINE SAR - PROCEDURES
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Ensure all rescue equipment kept in
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6.14 Facilities: A rate of $150.00
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