4.7. Workplace Health and Safety – Lifesaving

Surf Life Saving is an organisation dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of its members, employees and the community in general. In meeting its statutory obligations with respect to workplace health and safety, Surf Life Saving sets and maintains the highest possible standards consistent with the importance of its role of saving lives.

Following is a number of relevant policies and general guidelines to assist lifesaving personnel to ensure a safe environment for participating in surf lifesaving activities and are available on the Members Portal:

• Preventing Heat Related Illness Guidelines;
• Smoking Guidelines;
• Alcohol and Drug Guidelines;
• Hazardous Manual Tasks Guidelines
• Safety Date Sheet Guidelines
• Heat Management Policy
• Communicable Diseases Guidelines

Refer to Patrol Operations Manual for Guidelines and Policies