Integrated Approach To Beach Lifeguarding And Lifeboating

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Michael Vlasto – Operations Director Adam Wooler - Staff Officer Operations (Prevention & Lifeguards) Royal National Lifeboat Institution AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO BEACH LIFEGUARDING AND LIFEBOATING

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232 Lifeboat Stations 127 All Weather Lifeboats 208 Inshore Lifeboats In 2006: 8465 launches 8119 rescued 137 Relief Lifeboats 137,761 lives saved so far On average 22 people saved every day RNLI Lifeboat Service

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An integrated approach to saving lives A SUCCESS!

This document discusses dangerous surf conditions caused by long period swells and the risks they pose, especially for rock fishers. It provides statistics showing that the majority of rock fishing fatalities in NSW between 1992-2000 occurred during rough sea conditions. Thresholds are presented for issuing dangerous wave alerts and warnings based on wave height and period. Case studies are described of incidents that occurred during dangerous surf conditions. Further work is outlined to improve forecasts and raise awareness of risks posed by long period swells.

Coast Safe And ACPSG

The document discusses the Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines, which provide recommendations for coastal managers and operators to improve public safety. The guidelines cover 9 sections on topics like signage, beach operations, emergency management, and tourism safety. They are meant to inform stakeholders and reference best practices from Australia and abroad. The first edition is a draft that will undergo extensive consultation with interested parties. Coastal risk assessments can utilize the guidelines, as well as additional data sources, to develop safer beach environments.

Risk Assessment Model

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The document discusses the development of a beach risk assessment model for application in the UK. It aims to understand beach hazards and what organizations like the RNLI and University of Plymouth are doing to reduce drownings. Key points of a risk assessment include natural/artificial hazards, hazard severity, use levels, and development. The RNLI wants the government to clarify safety responsibilities and encourage formal risk assessments and reasonable safety measures. They are working with Plymouth University to modify an assessment program and develop risk calculation tools to provide basic risk ratings. The goal is to treat risks through education, signage, and guidelines to identify responsibility and safety levels.

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- A team of 7 people based in Warrington, England started a project to help develop Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in the Irish Sea region to protect important habitats and species. - The project's goals are to inform local stakeholders about MCZs, create a group to represent different sea users, and host workshops to develop recommendations for MCZ locations that meet ecological guidelines and have consensus from stakeholders. - The recommendations will then be submitted to government agencies for formal consultation and designation of final MCZs by 2012.

Protecting Waves in New Zealand – Paul SHANKS

The document discusses efforts in New Zealand to protect surf breaks through organizations like the Surfbreak Protection Society and policies like the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement. It outlines issues like sewage pollution impacting surfing and legal cases where surfing has been debated. The goal is to have surfers recognized as kaitiaki or guardians of surf breaks and involve the surfing community in conservation and planning efforts.

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This document discusses accidents associated with marine environments. It covers accidents that can occur when crossing surf, in bad weather like fog or major storms, and those related to navigation such as loss of power, loss of way, grounding/running ashore, and collisions. Small fishing vessels are particularly vulnerable to these accidents due to lack of equipment like radar and limited supplies. Causes of accidents include poor visibility, strong winds/waves, mechanical failures, improper lookouts, and fires from gas leaks or sparks. Proper safety procedures and equipment could help reduce these accidents for small craft.

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The document discusses various types of accidents that can occur on cruise ships, including collisions, fires, storms, and rogue waves. It outlines the major causes of each type of accident such as human error, mechanical problems, and unpredictable weather. The document also provides preventive measures cruise lines take like improved monitoring technologies, fire safety systems, and route planning to avoid dangerous weather and areas. However, it notes the risks can never be fully eliminated due to the unpredictable nature of events and potential for human mistakes.

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This document provides an overview of marine protected area (MPA) networks around the world and in the UK. International case studies of MPA networks in West Hawaii, Australia, the Chagos Islands, and South Africa demonstrate a range of MPA types and functions. The development of the UK MPA network is still ongoing, with sites being identified and key organizations like the new Marine Management Organization and agencies in England and Scotland working to establish the network and management plans.

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The Navy is executing the six core capabilities of the Maritime Strategy around the world: 1) The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group has arrived on station, while Seabees continue construction efforts in Afghanistan. 2) USS Maryland conducted missile tests, demonstrating deterrence capabilities. 3) USS The Sullivans is providing security in the Persian Gulf while an exercise focused on maritime security. 4) USNS Mercy continued humanitarian assistance in Cambodia and Vietnam. 5) Ships have gathered for RIMPAC, the world's largest maritime exercise, focusing on cooperation.

International practice for the design of levees - Smith

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SPC Initiatives in Small-Boat Sea Safety

This document discusses SPC's past, current, and future initiatives regarding small-boat sea safety in the Pacific Islands region. It notes that SPC has worked to educate and train communities on safety since the 1990s, including developing guidelines in 2004. Current efforts include distributing safety grab bags containing locator beacons and training fisheries officers. Future plans involve developing regulations for small boats and continuing safety training through increased dedicated resources.

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SPC initiatives in small-boat sea safety – Past, current and future

SPC has been involved in small-boat safety for over 30 years through various initiatives. It conducted an early study in 1991 that identified key safety issues still relevant today. This led to an ongoing safety awareness campaign involving educational materials. Over 300 emergency 'grab bags' have also been distributed containing essential safety equipment. Tuvalu's grab bag program has proven highly successful, with the equipment saving over 10 lives. SPC continues promoting small-boat safety through training programs and ensuring fisheries development projects address safety.

Levees in a Changing Environment

Ellen Tromp gave a presentation on levee management in the Netherlands, Europe, and worldwide. She discussed the over 15,000 km of levees in the Netherlands, the shift to flood risk management focusing on prevention, room for rivers, and building with nature. She also covered levee strength assessment, monitoring systems, and strategies for spatially integrating levees and land use planning to increase robustness for climate change. Tromp concluded that effective flood risk management requires preventing floods, reducing risks, and emergency response planning, while accounting for changing hydraulic and built environments over time.

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The document summarizes how the U.S. Navy is executing the core capabilities of the Maritime Strategy through various operations around the world in April 2012. These include forward presence with carrier strike group port visits in Europe and amphibious training in Japan, maritime security operations in the Gulf, deterrence with submarine and exercises in Korea, power projection with carrier air strikes in Afghanistan, and building partnerships through training with African and South American countries. It also discusses a humanitarian rescue operation by Navy and Coast Guard ships.

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This document provides recommendations to avoid whale strikes off the coast of San Francisco, CA. It discusses the relevant regulatory setting at the local, national, and international levels. It then makes several recommendations, including developing a real-time whale monitoring program and implementing dynamic management areas to slow vessels when whales are present. It also suggests continued research on whale distribution, adjusting shipping lanes to reduce overlaps with whale habitat, and implementing voluntary or regulatory vessel speed reductions. Technological upgrades, education and outreach, and involvement of relevant agencies are also recommended to help reduce the risk of whale strikes.

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The document summarizes the draft strategy 2015-2025 of the Severn Estuary Partnership. The partnership is an independent organization established in 1995 to promote sustainable management of the Severn Estuary. It hosts numerous projects and works with stakeholders from various sectors. The draft strategy aims to incorporate the goals of relevant governments and partners. It establishes 10 draft principles for a sustainable marine economy, strong society, environmental protection, governance, and use of science. The next stages will involve public consultation on the draft strategy throughout winter and spring 2016, with the finalized strategy coming in 2016.

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The document discusses how technology can save lives through various initiatives implemented by lifesaving services: 1) A national database tracks all lifesaving activities, incidents, training, and coastal audits to improve information management and decision making. 2) SurfCom emergency operations rooms use touch screens, automatic logging systems, and state-of-the-art communication to enhance response coordination. 3) Safety cameras provide online footage of beaches to monitor inshore waves, rip currents, and crowds to help predict risks and identify people in distress.

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This document summarizes the key findings of the 2007 ILS World Drowning Report. It notes that drowning is a leading cause of death globally and reviews drowning data from 16 countries with ILS member organizations. The report aims to establish a benchmark for data collection and identify high-risk groups to guide prevention strategies. It recommends that ILS work to improve data quality and share intervention models to reduce the large public health burden of drowning, especially in developing nations.

Public Water Safety Education Through Letters To The Newspapers

This document discusses writing letters to newspapers as a method of public water safety education. It provides reasons for writing letters such as wide reach and low cost. It outlines when to write letters, how to write effective letters by following newspaper guidelines, and tips to improve the chances of publication. Examples are given of letters written in response to drowning incidents that were published in newspapers and how those letters had additional impact beyond the initial publication.

Leadership development within a water safety organisation

This presentation provides a framework for leadership development within Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and examples of their leadership programs. It discusses that leadership begins with self-leadership and an understanding of oneself. SLSA uses a multi-level approach to develop leadership skills from the club to state to national levels. Their programs focus on building skills like emotional intelligence, management abilities, and developing future leaders.

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Principles of Beach Risk Assessment: A UK perspective

The document discusses principles of beach risk assessments from a UK perspective. It outlines that risk assessments are required by UK law and have moral and ethical importance to prevent drowning incidents. The document also provides details on how to conduct risk assessments, including identifying hazards, evaluating risks, recording findings, and reviewing assessments. Key steps and scales for risk assessment are presented from UK health and safety organizations. Challenges in assessing beach risks and maintaining safety are also noted.

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Dr. Detlev Mohr discusses the importance of training lifesaving skills through both practical exercises and competitions. He analyzes different water environments and the specific skills required to perform rescues in each one. Mohr also compares lifesaving skills to the events in international lifesaving competitions, noting some discrepancies. He argues that competition rules should be updated to better simulate real rescue situations and support the full range of skills needed in lifesaving practice.

Workshop - Open water drowning prevention

The document discusses strategies for open water drowning prevention. It notes that drowning is a global concern, citing recent headlines about drowning deaths in various countries. The workshop format involves breaking into groups to discuss questions and priorities recommendations for drowning prevention through education, legislation, environment, and technology. Key discussion questions focused on water hazards, safety messages, needed skills, parental rules, and supervision levels for different ages. Next steps include compiling feedback from a water safety conference, incorporating research findings, and seeking additional feedback before publishing results.

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The Lifesaving Society of Canada provides safety management services to its affiliates and customers. It offers seven main service areas: 1) aquatic safety audits, 2) developing policies/standards, 3) reviewing court/inquest findings, 4) management training, 5) regulation review, 6) major incident management, and 7) expert witness testimony. These services help prevent drowning and promote water safety through education, training, safety standards, and risk management reviews.

The importance of a lifeguard response to water related natural disasters

The San Diego Swiftwater Rescue Team was deployed to assist with rescue operations during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans from August 29th to September 16th, 2005. Over the two week period, the team traveled to Louisiana, operated out of a base at the New Orleans Saints training camp, and conducted search and rescue operations throughout flooded areas of New Orleans via boats, helicopters, and on foot. They rescued stranded residents and relocated people to safer areas. After 14 days of continuous work, the team concluded their operations and demobilized.

Drowning Incident Analysis

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This document summarizes a presentation about a drowning incident of a 4-year old girl at a public swimming pool in Toronto. Contributing factors included issues with entry control policies, supervision of the child by her guardian, and pool clearing procedures. Lessons learned include the need for direct supervision of young children, clear rules, and uninterrupted supervision of the pool. Prevention strategies discussed establishing clear policies and procedures, conducting systems audits, providing public education on supervision and rules, and promoting swim lessons.

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- Established in 1994, Africa's Leading Hotel School has 4 campuses in South Africa and offers both full-time and part-time diploma and certificate programs in hospitality management, culinary arts, and hotel operations accredited by international organizations. - In addition to its degree programs, the school has a training division that works directly with the hospitality industry to provide both off-the-shelf and customized skills training programs. - The school is seeking trade partners outside of South Africa to help establish additional campuses, offering turnkey support including access to its brand and curriculum resources in exchange for partners that can provide local education expertise, government relationships, industry connections, and funding.

Step into social media RLSS National conference June 11th 2011

The document discusses the rise of social media and provides 10 keys to success with social media. It notes that the new communication model is dialogue rather than monologue. It recommends having a strategy, experimenting personally before professionally, listening, avoiding puffery and evasion, giving generously by sharing content, relinquishing control by not shouting or broadcasting, admitting shortcomings, not waiting to launch but building relationships, dividing tasks among teams, and measuring results using available analytics tools.

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O documento descreve o Modelo SInQSalvA, um Sistema Integrado de Qualidade em Salvamento Aquático em Portugal. Apresenta o ciclo completo da educação e formação profissional em salvamento aquático, com vários níveis de certificação, desde o nível inicial até o nível avançado. Detalha também cursos específicos certificados pelo Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional de Portugal.

Simulated Emergency Response Training Programme

The document discusses using simulated emergency response scenarios to train lifesavers. It describes creating scenarios to evaluate lifesavers' judgment, skills, and fitness in performing rescues. Examples of scenario descriptions, conditions, available equipment, and casualties are provided. The principles of assessing a rescue situation and implementing a plan of action, rescue, and care are outlined. Judges evaluate performances based on various factors to differentiate scores and provide feedback to improve lifesaving skills.

Resuscitation Guidelines 2005 - what’s new and why?

The document summarizes changes made in the 2005 resuscitation guidelines. It notes that previous guidelines were difficult for laypeople to learn and retain. The 2005 guidelines simplified procedures to improve skills acquisition and retention. Key changes included simplifying the rescue sequence to 4 steps, standardizing the chest compression to ventilation ratio at 30:2 for all ages, and emphasizing continuous chest compressions with limited interruptions. Studies found the simplified 2005 guidelines improved skills performance compared to previous versions.

Are they watching…the SEE system

Conference Wrap Up and Plenary Address - Summary of Workshop Recommendations

The document summarizes reports from several workshops at a conference on drowning prevention. The workshops addressed topics like open water drowning prevention strategies, developing a world drowning report to track statistics and issues, identifying key research areas, and potential impacts of climate change on drowning risks. Recommendations from the workshops included developing consensus statements, compiling open water hazard guidelines, establishing standardized global drowning data collection, and creating an ILS task force to address climate change adaptation.

AsNaSA Cabo Verde - National Water Safety Association

1) A Associação Nacional de Salvamento Aquático de Cabo Verde (AsNaSA Cabo Verde) foi criada para implementar um sistema integrado de salvamento aquático no país. 2) Cabo Verde enfrenta riscos significativos de sinistralidade aquática devido à falta de salva-vidas, equipamentos de salvamento e treinamento. 3) A AsNaSA Cabo Verde trabalhará em estreita colaboração com outras organizações internacionais como a AsNaSA Portugal e o ILS para desenvolver programas de formação e projet

Detection Of Drowning Victims

This document summarizes the results of a simulation study that compared the ability of lifeguards and "patrol support" personnel to detect simulated drowning victims. The study found that while both groups' detection times improved after additional training, patrol support personnel were initially slower to detect drowning behaviors than traditionally trained lifeguards. Factors like age, sleep deprivation, and humidity/temperature were also found to impact detection times. Based on these results, the researchers question whether non-swimmers could effectively be used for surveillance duties to support lifeguards, and they plan to conduct further workplace studies on this topic.

ILS Position Statement: Seizure Disorders in Lifesaving and Lifeguarding

1. The document discusses risks for individuals with seizure disorders in bathing, swimming, lifesaving, and lifeguarding. It reviews evidence on risks of drowning and water accidents for those with seizure disorders. 2. Individuals with uncontrolled or potentially unstable epilepsy should avoid water activities until stability is established due to greater risk of submersion or drowning, especially for those with frequent or unpredictable convulsive seizures. 3. For lifesaving training and lifeguarding, individuals with confident seizure control and a seizure-free period of at least 6 months can participate with precautions, while deep water activities require over a year of no seizures.

Eye health and vision standards for lifeguards

This document discusses the importance of vision standards for lifeguards and recommends they wear sunglasses with UV protection. It notes that UV exposure can damage the eyes and increase risks of conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration over time. The document also analyzes issues with current vision testing standards among lifeguard agencies, noting inconsistencies and lack of standards in some cases. It recommends developing a comprehensive vision policy requiring regular testing of visual acuity, peripheral vision and other factors to ensure lifeguards can properly perform their duties.

Visual Acuity Standards