11.2. Vehicle On the Beach Location & Safety

All SSV operators are to use a bollard to cover the stored flagpoles. Utilising the bollard will help secure the flag poles on the flag racks, make it more visible to lessen the risk of injury to a lifeguard or the public. The bollard is to be placed over the end of the poles (see picture below) when lifeguards have packed up and are returning to the storage location. The bollard is to be left covering the poles until the next day ready for beach set up.

All operational 4WD vehicles and or SSVs are to park in a designated area on the beach. This area is to be clearly marked with witches’ hats and should have a clear run way, allowing access from the dunes to the waters edge. This area can be used as a primary or secondary stationary observation platform for the lifeguards to observe the water.

When a 4WD vehicle is stationary, they are to have a single tall bollard style hazard identifier placed at the front centre of the vehicle, that will be visible from the driver seat. The tall bollard style hazard identifier is to be removed as a part of the lifeguard safety walk around the vehicle and check for people and personal belongings under the vehicle.

The tall bollard style hazard identifier is to be used at all time the vehicle is stationary on the beach – as pictured below:

Forward Beeper 4WD Manual Operated

All Lifeguards 4WDs are fitted with a manually operated forward motion beepers to use when:

• Driving on and off beaches.
• Driving across path ways and blind spots.
• Driving on beach in highly populated areas.
  

Pre-Operational Checks

The pre-operational checks are to be done daily or before each use of the vehicle.

Pre-Operational checks:-

1. Always check the daily logbook and vehicle logbook prior to use.
2. Check fuel levels and refuel as required. (as per vehicle log book)
3. Check tyre pressures (as per vehicle log book)
4. Check steering functions (as per vehicle log book)
5. Check rescue equipment is fastened to vehicle correctly. (as per vehicle log book)
6. Visual inspection (as per vehicle log book)
7. Report any damage to the vehicle immediately to your lifeguard supervisor
   

Post Operational Check

The post-operational checks are to be done daily at the completion of each shift and before the vehicle are housed overnight.

Post-Operational checks:-

1. Remove all rubbish and personal items from the vehicle.
2. The vehicle is to be washed with a hose to remove any sand/salt stuck to the vehicle after the day’s operations.
3. Check fuel levels and refuel as required.
4. Check tyre pressures
5. Check steering functions
6. Visual inspection
7. Report any damage to the vehicle immediately to your lifeguard supervisor
   

Refueling

Fuel cards are supplied with all SLSQ operational vehicles. All operators driving vehicles are responsible to ensure that vehicles are maintained at ½ full or above at all times. In cases where the vehicle is a non-road going vehicle the supervisor is responsible for ensuring that there is adequate supply available via jerry can or other systems.

Servicing

Servicing is the responsibility of the lifeguard supervisor and should be completed as per manufacturer’s recommendations. In addition to this regular and routine maintenance on vehicles to prevent corrosion and rust should also be taken. This maintenance is to be taken under the recommendation of a suitable supplier.