Surf Life Saving Australia
RWC Manual — 1st Edition
1st Edition
Table of Contents
Surf Life Saving Australia
RWC Manual — 1st Edition
RWC Manual — 1st Edition
RWC Manual – 1st Edition
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to RWCs in Surf Life Saving
History
RWC Characteristics and Limitations
RWC Duty Statement
2. Safety and Wellbeing
Manual Handling Guidelines
RWC Injuries
Fatigue Management
Risk Management
Common Hazards
Environmental Hazards
Equipment Hazards
Operating Hazards
Other Hazards
3. Regulatory Requirements
4. Equipment
Layout of the RWC
Trailer
Auxiliary Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
5. Preparing to Operate an RWC
RWC Logs
Pre-operational checks
Post-operational checks
Refuelling
6. RWC Operations
Towing the RWC Trailer
RWC Radio Communications
Launching the RWC
Retrieving the RWC
Operating Techniques
General driving and manoeuvres
Negotiating the surf
Types of operations
Operational briefings
Assisting with RWC Operations
Operating with a Crewperson
7. Rescues
Solo Operator Rescues
Rescues with a Crewperson
Other Rescue Techniques
Beach Transfers
Alternate rescue techniques
8. Emergency Procedures
Troubleshooting Engine Issues
9. Search and Rescue
Awareness
Initial Response
Planning
Operations
Search patterns
Conclusion
10. RWC Maintenance Procedures
Appendix 1: General Boating
Appendix 2: SLSA RWC Course Overview
Common Hazards
Environmental Hazards
Equipment Hazards
Operating Hazards
Other Hazards
Risk Management
Environmental Hazards
