The Lifeguard Flashcards
What are the traits of an excellent Lifeguard?
Maintaining a positive attitude Being professional Maintaining observation Providing good supervision Early intervention Accident prevention Rescue
What are the attitudes of a Lifeguard?
Strong communicator Excellent team player Able to lead Anticipate problems Extremely observant Quick thinker Able to stay calm Have a positive attitude
What does Accountability mean?
When something goes wrong, the law asks that those actions are scrutinised to see whether you personally were effective or ineffective during an incident and weather you worked in line with your training and pool procedures.
If held accountable it means you are responsible.
What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Ireland briefly outline?
Legal responsibilities of an employee and employer.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Safety Health and Welfare Act 2005 Ireland, what is the outline for the employee?
Take responsible care of the health and safety of themselves and others.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Safety Health and Welfare Act 2005 Ireland, what is the outline for the employer?
Protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work, and also members of the public using their premises
What are some examples of the Acts of Parliament relevant to life guarding?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Equality Act 2010
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
Environmental Protection Act 1990
What is the main purpose of regulations?
To ensure all employees and members of the public are not injured or harm caused to their health by the activities of business, such as a swimming pool
What is the HSE Guidance?
The Health and Safety Executive publish extensive guidance to assist businesses to operate in a safe manner.
This is not a law but can be used by courts to consider if swimming pool operators have complied with the requirements of the primary legislation.
What is the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007?
This is a landmark in the law. Companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of serious management failures resulting in gross breach of duty of care resulting in death.
What is the Equality Act 2010?
Aims to protect people with disabilities and prevent disability discrimination.
What does COSHH stand for?
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH Regulation 2002)
What does REACH stand for?
Registration Evaluation Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals
(REACH regulation 2008)
What does COSHH mean?
This is a regulation that requires employers to control/ manage potential risks from substances that are hazardous to health.
Name the lifeguards duties?
Customer enquires
Setting up and taking down equipment throughout the facility
Cleaning
Teaching and coaching
What does REACH mean?
This requires the people who place chemicals on the market responsible for understanding and managing the risks associated with their use. Then in turn to also ensure that they provide high level of protection of human health and environmental from the use of chemicals
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protection Equipment Regulation (1992)
What does the PPE Regulation (1992) mean?
This is that personal protective equipment is to be supplied and used at work wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways
It also requires:
Properly assessed before use to ensure it is suitable
Maintained and stored properly
Is provided with instructions on how to use it Safely and is used correctly by employees
What are Prohibition Signs?
RED
a sign prohibiting behaviour likely to increase or cause danger
E.g. no running
What are Warning signs?
YELLOW
a sign giving warning of a hazardous or danger
E.g danger: electricity
What is a Mandatory Sign?
BLUE
A sign prescribing specific behaviour
E.g eye protection must be worn
What are the Emergency Escape of First-Aid Sign?
GREEN
A sign giving information on emergency exits, first aid, AES location or rescue facilities
E.g emergency exit
What does an NOP stand for?
Normal Operating Procedures
What does an NOP include?
Outlining safe day to day running of the building
for example to router
What does the EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
What does the EAP entail?
A detailed document outlining what to do in a foreseeable emergency
For example, in the case of a terrorist attack what would happen
What does a lifeguards uniform include?
Uniform, whistle, basic first aid equipment, and sometimes a suitable rescues equipment
How would you prevent a misunderstanding developing?
Be approachable and smile Establish eye contact Be courteous, fair but firm Give reasons for any guidance Do not display anger or use inappropriate language Never try to intimidate pool users Remain calm
What MAY be a customer perception of a lifeguard?
Baby sitters Prevent swimming to be fun Whistle blower Lazy Daydreamers Unprofessional
What SHOULD BE the customers perception of a Lifeguard?
Save lives Anticipate problems Give peace of mind Professional Communicate effectively Offer great customer service Friendly
Examples of being unprofessional
Chewing gum Bad language Coming in hungover Untidy uniform Get distracted Talking on pool side
What does PSOP stand for?
Pool Safety Operating Procedure
What does KPIs stand for?
Key Performance Indicators
What should your induction cover?
Basic Health and Safety information Employment information Staffing arrangements NOP EAP Facility operations
What is your PSOP
When you start working you will receive procedures set out at your work place of work, your employer will provide you with full and thorough induction in this PSOP
What is in your PSOP?
The NOP and EAP
Give examples your EAP may include?
Overcrowding Disorderly behaviour lack of water clarity Fire Bomb threat Lighting failure Structural failure Emission of toxic gasses Serious injury of bather Casualty in water
Give examples of what could be in your NOP?
Details of the pool Potential risks Dealing with the public Lifeguards Duties and responsibilities Systems of work Operational systems Detailed work instructions First aid suppliers Details of alarms Conditions of hire
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Give some examples of PTSD
Nightmares Flashbacks Problems sleeping Can’t concentrate Feel isolated and detached These symptoms could have significant impact on their day to day
