General Flashcards
What is the role of a lifeguard
Maintaining a positive attitude Being professional Maintaining observation Good supervision Early intervention Accident prevention Rescue
Attributes of a lifeguard
Strong communication Able to lead Good solving problem skills Excellent team player People person Have a positive attitude Observant Able to stay calm under pressure
Health and safety at work act 1974 - your responsibility
To take reasonable care of themselves or anyone else who may be affected by their actions I.e. public
Health and safety at work act 1974 - operators responsibility
Risk assessments
H&S arrangements - PSOP- NOP- EAP
training
What is a prohibition sign
A sign prohibiting behaviour likely to increase or cause danger - no running
Warning sign
Yellow
A sign giving a warning of a hazard or danger - wet floor , danger electricity
Mandatory sign
Blue
A sign prescribing specific behaviour - eye protection must be worn
Emergency escape or first aid sign
Green
A sign giving information on emergency exits, first aid, AED location or rescue facilities
Why is it important to maintain standards as a lifeguard
Important so that the facility runs smoothly and to avoid jeprodisring the safety of the public and colleagues
What is the importance of teamwork as a lifeguard
A well trained team of lifeguards to back you up in the event of a man emergency allows you to fully focus on the casualty/pool users and put their safety first.
Why is uniform important
To ensure that you are easily identifiable by the public so that in the event of an emergency the pool users know who to contact.
Also maintains professional standards.
Explain why an induction is important to the lifeguard
Will explain basic health and safety arrangements, NOP, EAP, PPE, staffing arrangements
3 examples of what’s in the NOP
Details of pool- depths and dimensions, features and equipment, plan of the building.
Locations of pool alarms, fire exits, first aid boxes, emergency exit routes.
Rotation times
Examples of what may be contained within an EAP
Bomb threat
If someone is found in the water
Fire
What is safeguarding ?
The protection of vulnerable groups such as children and adults whom are at risk. As lifeguards we have a duty of care to protect their welfare and if any concerns are identified they are to be reported immediately and dealt with in the appropriate manner.
What is equality
Ensuring individuals or groups are treated fairly in the workplace regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability or age.
Describe post traumatic stress disorder
A psychological and physical condition caused by a traumatic/stressful event
How can PTSD effect someone ?
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Problems sleeping
Give two features of a leisure pool
Wave pool Spa pool Curves Lazy river Flumes/slides
Two features of a diving pool
Platforms/springboards
Moveable floors
Two features of a competition pool
Lane ropes
25 metres
Give two features of a health club pool
Sauna
Steam room
Spa pool
Name the 5 steps of a risk assessment
Identify the hazard
Decide who may be harmed and how
Evaluate the risk/likelihood and decide precautions
Record findings and implement them
Review your assessment and update if necessary
What’s a hazard
Something with the potential to cause harm
What is a risk
The likelihood of something causing harm
Three categories of a risk assessment
Hazard
Risk
Control measure
Chain of survival
Early recognition - alert emergency services
Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr
Early defib
Post resuscitation care
Explain your actions if you’re unable to make the chest rise during rescue breaths
Head tilt chin lift further
Make sure there is nothing blocking airways
Cover mouth fully
One difference between adult and child cpr
Child - 1 hand and 5 rescue breaths
Adult - two hands and 2 rescue breaths
One different between child and infant cpr
Child - 1 hand
Infant - 2 fingers instead of a hand
Describe any problems you may encounter during cpr and what you would do ?
Tracheotomy - cover mouth and put pocket valve in their neck
Spinal injury - secure the head
Right space - manoeuvre them
When would you stop cpr ?
When emergency services tell you to do so
When administering a shock from the defib
If the casualty becomes conscious
Signs and symptoms of choking
Casualty eating before Gripping throat Coughing Airway is totally blocked- won’t be able to speak, struggling to breathe Casualty may become unconscious
How would you treat a child for choking
Put infant on knee
Back blows and chest thrusts
Dr abc
Danger Response Airways Breathing Circulation
Contents found in a first aid box
Scissors Bandages Anti bacterial wipes Plasters Gloves
Priorities of first aid
PAPP Preserve life Alleviate suffering Prevent the situation getting worse Promote casualty recovery
How can shock happpen
Low blood
Loss of bodily fluids
Anaphylaxis
Seizure
What is shock
Not enough blood being pumped around the body
Types of burns
Superficial - outer layer of skin
Partial thickness - outer layer and epidermis
Full thickness - all layers of skin
