The SLSNSW Public Safety SOPs relate to the conduct of certain lifesaving activities and outlines the policies, procedures and guidelines to be followed when managing and delivering lifesaving operations in NSW. While a Patrol Captain is ultimately responsible for the effective management of the beach during a patrol, all patrolling members need to be familiar with these SOPs that are always accessible on the SLSNSW website.
The key sections of the SLSNSW Public Safety SOPs include:
- PSS1 Work Health and Safety
- PSS2 Information Management
- PSS3 Obligations and Standards
- PSS4 Regulations – Rescue Vessels
- PSS5 Gear and Equipment
- PSS6 Radio Communications
- PSS7 Patrol Operations General
- PSS8 Patrol Operations Emergency
- PSS9 Surf Emergency Response System
- PSS10 SAR Operations
- PSS11 SurfCom
- PSS12 Lifesaving Vessels and Aircraft
- PSS13 Post-Incident
- PSS14 SLSA References
- PSS15 Glossary
- PSS17 Changes Log