Perform board rescue for unconscious victim (Lifesaver 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7.2.1 - Identify victim
7.2.2 - Alert appropriate personnel as per local SOPs
7.2.3 - Select appropriate rescue equipment and any required PPE, e.g., rescue board, wetsuit if cold or marine stingers present
7.2.4 - Use appropriate manual handling techniques for equipment
7.2.5 – Respond to signals from shore
7.2.6 - Negotiate the surf conditions successfully
7.2.7 - Approach victim in safe manner (position rescue equipment between themselves and victim or take a defensive position)
7.2.8 - Rescue victim with board—board pickup on shore side
7.2.9 - Signal ‘assistance required’
7.2.10 - Return victim safely to shore successfully
7.2.11 - Perform appropriate victim carry/drag with another lifesaver
7.2.12 - Lower victim onto their back in a safe location