30.2.6. LGS SGC 2.0.6 Rescue Reporting

Introduction

Lifeguards are to follow the following procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting is completed.

What is a Water Rescue?
‘Water Rescue’ means that a Lifeguard/s has had to act in order to save somebody from a dangerous or harmful situation.

When should a Water Rescue be reported?
All water rescues must be reported to ‘Security’ immediately after they occur using the radio. ‘Security’ will then organise any further assistance that may be required.

For minor rescues or assists the rescue report must be completed by the end of the day or shift.
For major rescues the rescue report and IRL must be completed immediately after having been dealt with.

Why record rescues’?
In case of any later dispute, Lifeguards should make a record of all incidents. This record should describe what was known about the incident and what treatment was performed. A record of each incident must be kept. Data obtained from these reports are an integral part of our quality improvement and risk management and are reviewed, analysed and trended.