Risk Managment

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• Hypothermia
• Dehydration
• Sun burn
• Skin cancer
• Infectious diseases
• Post Traumatic Stress

Question 2

What are the 7 steps in risk management that life guards carry out on every patrol?

Answer 2

1. Identify the work, setting up a flagged area.
2. Identity the people likely to be affected by the work e.g who is using the flagged area
3. Identify the hazards including environmental, human and objects, eg Rips, waves, surfers, jetskis,
4. Identify and asses the risks that may harm people, e.g Surfers close to swimmers, fully clothed swimmers
5. Apply preventive actions to help prevent harm to people, e.g moving swimmers away from surfers
6. Moniter and review regularly
7. Action an emergency response if required

Question 3

Identify 2 ways SLSNZ protects it’s members?

Answer 3

1. Regulations and SLNZ Insurance

2. It provides training and annual refreshers

Question 4

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

Answer 4

• Code of conduct
• Event rules
• Health and safety plan
• Risk assessments

Question 5

What are the health and safety responsibilities of your club?

Answer 5

• Cooperate with other club members
• Work and use equipment safley
• Provide first aid
• Take care of the health and safety of yourself and other members

Question 6

Name 2 ways you can help to reduce injuries to members or visitors to your surf club?

Answer 6

1. Inspect and control the use of equipment

2. Warn others of any risk

Question 7

Name 3 ways a life guard can protect themselves on the beach?

Answer 7

1. Personal sun protection - sun cream, drink water, wear warm clothes
2. Follow training and guidance such as lifting and carrying techniques and SLSNZ policies
3. Keep fit