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.
