Surf Life Saving Australia
IRB Manual — 9th Edition
9th Edition
Table of Contents
Surf Life Saving Australia
IRB Manual — 9th Edition
IRB Manual — 9th Edition
IRB Manual – 9th Edition
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to IRBs in Surf Life Saving
Award Requirements
2. IRB Equipment
3. Safety and Wellbeing
Duty Statements
Manual Handling
Radio Communications
Logs
IRB Injuries
Fatigue
Risk Management
4. Regulatory Requirements
5. Preparing to Operate
IRB Post – Operations
Logistics – Moving Equipment Around
6. IRB Operations
Launching the IRB
Retrieving the IRB
Crewing Techniques
Manoeuvring in and Negotiating the Surf Zone
Patrol Operations
Water Safety
7. IRB Rescues
Patient Management
8. IRB Emergencies and Troubleshooting
Submersed Motor
Other Motor Faults
9. Search & Rescue
10. Other Special Tasks
11. IRB Maintenance Procedures
Life expectancy of equipment
IRB Storage Area
Basic IRB Maintenance
IRB Hull
IRB Motor
Periodic ‘Deep’ Cleaning
Changing spark plugs
Tightening the tiller arm
Adjusting the steering friction
Changing or cleaning the motor fuel filter
Changing the propeller
Greasing the motor
Changing the lower unit gear oil
Draining the fuel system (carburettor)
Motor layup procedure
Basic troubleshooting guide
IRB Motor Familiarisation
Components of the motor
Appendix 1 – General Boating
Appendix 2 – Securing the Craft
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IRB Manual – 9th Edition
Foreword
