Identifying the source of risk involves finding hazardous things and situations that could potentially cause harm. Some hazards are part of a process such as noise, toxic properties of substances or mechanical hazards. Others may result from equipment failures and misuse, spills and structural failures.
Refer to the Safety and Wellbeing module of this manual or the SLSA Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs in the SLS Members Area Document Library for more examples of common hazards in a surf lifesaving club and the surf environment.
