23.15. LGS NBR 015 Late Procedure and Toilet Breaks

Purpose

The Below procedure has been put in place should a lifeguard be running late or needs to go to the toilet.

Procedure

Late Procedure
If any Lifeguards realise they are going to be late for their shift, contact the Lifeguard Supervisor immediately. Lifeguards are not to break any roads rules just to make their allocated start time.

Lunch Breaks

• Lunch breaks will be at specific times and detailed clearly on the roster notes.
• Lunch breaks are to be taken at the specified times unless permission is given by the Lifeguard Supervisor to alter the times.
• Always ensure that relieving staff have arrived before leaving the beach.
• Ensure that both parties are aware of timing and length of break.
• If at any time the relieving Lifeguards are late contact the Lifeguard Supervisor for advice.
  

Toilet Breaks
If located at a single operator Lifeguard location and require a relief (toilet) break the following protocols must be followed;

• Advise Surfcom that you will be closing the beach for a short period.
• Advise beachgoers if possible via the public address system that you will be leaving the area and the flags will be removed and unattended by a Lifeguard. No flags = No Swim.
• Remove the Red and Yellow flags and the conditions flag.
• Proceed and remain on communications.
• Return to regular beach duties as soon as possible.
• Advise Surfcom beach reopened.