4.1. Aquatic Risk Management

Safety & Risk management form an important part of Surf Life Saving both at the club level right the way through to National level. The onus for safety and risk management ultimately falls with the state body to ensure that our members are being looked after whilst at the surf clubs as well as if they are competing at a carnival. Over the last few years the safety & risk management procedures that are in place at carnivals have been reviewed and changed to make sure that all appropriate measures are in place so that our member’s safety is being looked after.

The Aquatic Risk Check and Management Form is a mandatory risk assessment, required by SLSA to be completed by an accredited coach, activity leader, water safety supervisor or training officer before commencing any water-based activities.

The Aquatic Activity Risk Check and Management Form has been designed and developed to assist clubs and Branches with risk management and assessment procedures and to ensure the safety of members. As per the SLSA requirement, it is mandatory for a risk assessment of the selected area to be conducted before the commencement of any water based lifesaving activities. This includes but is not limited to:

• Lifesaving activities for Surf Life Saving members (including Junior Activities)
• Lifesaving activities for members of the public
• Competition activities for Surf Life Saving members
  

Branches will regulate the use of the form to ensure that all clubs are complying with SLSA requirements and to guarantee that all members of the association are operating within a safe environment.

The SLSA Aquatic Activity Risk Check and Management Form can be found in the SLSA Procedure 2.0 – Water Safety Procedure.

Aquatic Risk Management Resources

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