The following information is a guide for DoLs and Gear Stewards in particular.
The SLSNSW Public Safety SOPs outline the minimum level SLSCs in NSW should operate regarding equipment. SLSC shall use only equipment approved by SLSA and/or NSW for lifesaving operations in NSW. The use of non-approved equipment falls outside the SLSNSW Public Safety SOPs and SLS insurance. Any supplier, SLSC or SLS member wishing to propose a new or modified item of lifesaving equipment for approval by SLSNSW or SLSA should contact the SLSA Coastal Safety Team. An SLSC in NSW leaves itself open to insurance issues if they are not using the specified equipment and/or correctly using equipment.