SAFE WORKING NEAR WATER Flashcards
what is the FRS policy for water
to mobilise to all requests for assistance to save/preserve life
what are the training levels for water safety
lv1 water awarness lv2 water 1st responder lv3 water rescue technition lv4 water rescue boat operator lv 5 water incident managment
what are the types of water incidents
- person drowned in locks
- person trapped in mud
- person marooned on island
- person fell through ice
- boat over weir
- suicide attempt from bridge
- flooding
what are the causes for incidents at near water
- ignorance/unaware of danger
- unrestricted access to hazards
- absense of supervision
- inability to save self/rescue
name some hazards near water
-water temp
-debris
-pollution/contamination
-entrapment
-currents/flow
ice/mud/unstable ground
-access
-casualty
-time of day
-weather conditions
-tide
-moral pressure
what are the effects of immersion in water
- gasp reflex/flush drowning
- cold shock
- hypothermia
- secondary drowning
- drowning
- casualty care
what is an eddy in a river
an area behind obstacle where currents aren’t as strong , good for resting
what are strainers in a river
- overhanging branches
- fallen trees
- fences
- roots
- debris
*AVOID AT ALL COST, they trap objects but let water through
what are the principles of water safety
- wear appropriate PPE
- depoly upstream spotters and downstream safety crew
- priorities are self, team, casualty
- have a back up plan
- keep things simple
- apply hierarchy of rescue
- always have safety equipment nearby
what is the hierarchy of rescue
- talk
- reach
- throw
- row
- go
- helo
what must you never do when rescuing near water
-never: count on casualties help loose sight of casualty tie a rope at 90* to current tie a rope around rescuer stand in the bite of a rope put feet down if swept away
