Risk Management

What mental and wellbeing support is there in SLSNR?

• Patrol captains

• Duty Officers

• Peer Support

• EAP (Employee Assitance Programme)

What can lifeguards do to protect themselves on the beach?

• Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap and Slide

• Use gloves in a first aid situation (Use PPE Gear)

• Stay fit & healthy

• Wear a full wetsuit to prevent hypotermia

What has been put in place to protect SLS members taking part in sport?

• Code of conduct

• Health & Safety

• Risk Assessment & Management Systems

• All Competitors Refreshed

What are two ways you can help to reduce injuries to members (including yourself) or visitors to your surf club?

• Inspect and control of gear/equipment control the conduct of members you are responsible for

• Warn other members of risks; apply training (such as first aid as per training)

• do not warn people of the risks 

• No trainings to help improve yourself and others

What is the first step you should do to lift correctly?

• Bend the knees and crouch down, with a straight back

• Taking a wide stance for support, take hold of the object securely

• Face the direction of where you intend to lift

• Keep the load close to the body whenever possible

• One member coordinates the lift and calls “ready, one, two, three, lift”

  Brace your stomach muscles and, while keeping your back in a neutral position, lift the object using your legs.

What are some hazards of SLS members in the surf environment?

• Cold and hot weather conditions

• The Sun

• Infectious diseases

• Stress

What is the first step in effective risk management that lifeguards carry out on every patrol?

• Identify the people

• Identify hazards

• Identify the work

• identify & assess the risks

• monitor and review