Water Rescue Flashcards
1
Q
Name 10 hazards at water rescue?
A
Drowning Cold water - shock and hypothermia Falling in - working at height Risks from the public - moral pressure and panicked victim manual handling Risk from water Slip, trip and falls risks from weather - cold hypothermia, heat causing exertion
2
Q
what is the hierarchy of water rescue?
A
Talk Reach Throw Don’t go Row – qualified persons Go Tow – qualified persons Helicopter
