General Flashcards
1
Q
Name some things that could be found in the NOP.
A
Normal operating plan:
- Potential risk factors
- First aid supplies
- Lifeguard duties
- Zoning
- Systems of work
- Work rotation
- No. lifeguards needed
2
Q
Name some things that could be found in the LOP.
A
Local operating procedures Specific to that beach. - Local risks/hazards - Locations of perm. rips - Perm. Hazards
3
Q
Name some things that could be found in the EAP.
A
Emergency Action plan: Action to be taken in event of, e.g: - First aid - Casualty in water - Lost person
4
Q
Name 3 types of wave
A
- Plunging
- Shorebreak
- Spilling wave
5
Q
Describe a plunging wave
A
- Extremely powerful, tall
- Shallow water
6
Q
What is the role of a lifeguard?
A
- Recognise and respond
- Contact and control
- Signal and save
(Prevent, recognise, rescue)
7
Q
Describe a shortbreak
A
- High risk of spinal injury
- Steep beaches
8
Q
What is CHALET?
A
Casualties Hazards Access Location Emergency Services Type of incident
Used to size up incidents and how “bad” they are.
9
Q
What are the 3 Ps?
A
Position
People
Problem
