Open Water Lifeguard -Section 1

What is the first link in the drowning chain?

• Lack of education

• Lack of safety advice and protection

• Inability to cope

• Lack of safety supervision

How can the second link in the drowning chain be broken?

• Providing education

• Providing safety supervision

• Providing information and safety advice

• Rescue - only as a last resort

What is the role of an Open Water Lifeguard?

• Providing education

• Providing safety supervision

• Rescue - only as a last resort

• Sleeping

What should an Open Water Lifeguard do in case of dangerous weather conditions?

• Continue normal operations

• Remove swimmers from the water

• Provide first aid

• Record and report the incident

What is the main purpose of recording and reporting incidents?

• To justify new equipment

• To make informed decisions for improvement

• To provide evidence for legal purposes

• Just for fun

What can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

• A frightening or distressing event

• Lack of education

• Inability to cope

• Lack of safety supervision

What is the responsibility of an Open Water Lifeguard under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety

• Inform the employer about faulty equipment

• Use machinery and equipment as instructed

• Play with the PPE

What are some environmental hazards in open water?

• Changing water level

• Bacteria and viruses

• Rocks

• Running

What should lifeguards do when using radio communications?

• Speak loudly into the radio

• Use first names as call signs

• End messages with 'Out'

• Follow clear and disciplined radio procedure

What is the purpose of buoys and lane markers in open water?

• To guide swimmers on course

• To create obstacles for swimmers

• To mark dangerous areas

• To provide resting spots for swimmers