Operator Fatigue
Consideration | Mitigation Measures |
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Fatigue from long hours of operation or adverse conditions. | Implement rest breaks, rotate Operators, and monitor for signs of fatigue. (link below). |
Rescue Operations
Consideration | Mitigation Measures |
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Risks during rescue operations, such as handling distressed swimmers. |
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Mental Health
Consideration | Mitigation Measures |
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Exposure to potentially traumatic events and rescues leading to critical incident stress | You must adhere to your local SOPs for dealing with critical incidents. These may also detail any further opportunities for support after exposure to a critical incident. Refer to the PSAR35 Mental Health module for more information on mental health and critical incident stress. |