What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard?
To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility.
Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance, Administering first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management<\/p>\n\n\n\n
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron surveillance.
Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and other duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing records and reports, and Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard.
Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lifeguards should always do what?
Be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard?
Negligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or emergency care.
State your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you can do to help<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification?
Two years<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified?
Going through the Lifeguard class or course again<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training?
To ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their job, To ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility’s safety and rescue equipment and emergency action plans, and To ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulations of the facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the EAP?
So everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed aquatic facilities?
At least four hours of in-service training each month<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training?
Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and reports, and Physical conditioning)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training?
Helps you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety checklist?
Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that rafts, tubes, and\/or sleds are properly inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris, Water level and flow is appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and are operating properly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why should water parks have signs posted at every attraction stating the water depth?
To prevent patrons from finding themselves in water that is deeper or shallower than they expected<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What rules are typically covered at water park attractions?
The minimum or maximum number of people allowed on an attraction or tube at a time, The maximum and minimum height or weight requirements for patrons using an attraction, Rules for winding rivers, No jumping or diving into the water, No climbing on any features, Rules for water slides, and No stacking of tubes or life jackets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are some factors that make lifeguarding water parks different than typical pool?
Various attractions, Ride Vehicles, Currents on attractions, Potentially larger crowds, and Different rules and EAPs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard?
Gowns, Shields, Resuscitation masks, Gloves, and Protective Eyewear<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? (List at least two and include the reason(s) why this equipment should be worn or carried.)
Rescue tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and whistles are used to activate their facility’s EAP and get attention of other members of the safety team and patrons for policy enforcement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What safety equipment\/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty?(List at least two and describe how\/when each item is used.)
Backboards are used to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or spine and first aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at aquatic facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a lifeguard you are responsible for consistently enforcing what?
Your facility’s rules and regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
List the five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility.
Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty, No running, pushing, or rough play, Dive in designated areas, No swimming with open or infected wounds, and No alcoholic beverages or drug use allowed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explain what it means to be “equipped and rescue-ready.”
You are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue equipment for your facility and ready to enter the water to perform a rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a good list of typical safety checklist items, along with others, applies to a lakefront swimming area?
Bottom conditions, pier attachments, buoys, and safety lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a list of typical rules that applies to a lakefront swimming area?
No swimming under piers and no fishing near swimming area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or drowning victims. List each type with three observable characteristics for each.
Distressed swimmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Active drowning victim<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passive drowning victim<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of station puts you close to the patrons to easily make assists?
Ground-Level Stations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of station is used in waterfront facilities to patrol the outer edge of a swimming area?
Floating Stations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of station is ideal for a single guard facility?
Elevated Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of station is good to use with a crowded zone?
Roving Stations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a drowning victim within how much time?
30 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The size of a zone should allow for a lifeguard to recognize an emergency, reach the victim, extricate and provide ventilation’s within how much time? Explain why.
1 1\/2 to 2 minutes because in that amount of time you might be able to resuscitate the victim<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the difference between total and zone coverage?
Total coverage – When only one lifeguard is conducting patron surveillance for an entire pool while on duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zone coverage – When the swimming area is divided into separate zones, with one zone for each lifeguard station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lifeguards should be actively their zones, because<\/em> . You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. All of the following will help you deal with the monotony EXCEPT for which? It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the following can help you stay alert EXECPT for which? The glare of the lights on the water and the water movements are making it hard to see all areas of your zone. What are some things you can do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is it important for lifeguard managers to conduct drills to test zones?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill in the blank: ____________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> , which can be described as rapid, deep breathing, is a dangerous technique used by some swimmers to try to swim long distances underwater or to hold their breath for an extended period while submerged in one place. If you see these dangerous activities, you must intervene. RID stands for During rotation, both lifeguards must ensure there is no lapse in patron surveillance, even for a brief moment. To ensure this, what should each lifeguard do? The outgoing lifeguard should inform you of any situations that need special attention. The exchange of information should be brief, and patron surveillance must be maintained throughout the entire rotation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which scanning challenge often occurs at waterfronts but should not exist at pools? Who normally provides training for watercraft used at some waterfront facilities? List the three major strategies a lifeguard can use to help prevent injuries at an aquatic facility. List three things that can help determine if a life jacket is appropriate for use. Many facilities have unique challenges that demand different kinds of surveillance. For each situation listed below, list two guidelines you should keep in mind when providing surveillance for patrons. Play structures: Identify three strategies for ensuring safe group visits. Why is it important to educate your patrons about safety in, on and around the water? You are in the lifeguard office taking a break from surveillance duty and a camp counselor requests a swim test for a new camper. You use the Red Cross water competency sequence to conduct a swim test. Describe these steps in order: At waterfront facilities using swim tests for group visits, areas for nonswimmers should: Why should an EAP be facility specific? Provide three examples of situation-based EAPs. What are the EAP actions for a situation where the victim is responsive and does not require additional care? Describe the actions of the additional safety team members listed below during a rescue where the victim is unresponsive and requires additional emergency care. Additional safety team members: When completing a report, you should: Who should deal with questions from the media after an incident? Select all Why? Why might a supervisor chose NOT to re-open a facility that was closed during an Members of the safety team, including non-lifeguard personnel, should be: After an emergency has been resolved, there are still three important tasks to Advise: advise the victim on next steps (ex. go to doctor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Release: release the victim to the appropriate parties (ex: child to their parent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must be prepared to respond to emergencies that are outside of the immediate aquatic environment and not part of your zone of responsibility. Describe three areas where these emergencies could occur. An EAP for a missing person includes quickly checking if the person is in the water. Checking for a submerged victim is most difficult for which area? List the general procedures, in order, for situations involving a water rescue. What are some factors that should be considered when deciding how to enter the water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which type of entry would you use if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are seated on an elevated lifeguard stand in the deep end during recreational swim and spot a passive-drowning victim. The area surrounding your station is clear of patrons and objects. Which type of entry would you use if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are searching your zone from an elevated station when Which type of entry would you use if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You spot an active drowning victim while searching your Which type of entry would you use if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are searching your new zone as you walk toward the Which type of entry would you use if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have just rotated to a roving station during open swim at a crowded waterfront and spot a swimmer in distress. What are the two most common assists and when should each be used? You are approaching a victim who is vertical in the water, near the surface in 4 feet of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious. You are approaching a child who is facing away from you and struggling to keep You are approaching a victim from behind who appears to be unconscious. A victim in the water is not breathing. What are four core objectives in any rescue situation? Head, neck or spinal injuries often are caused by high-impact\/high-risk activities. List three examples of high-impact\/high-risk activities in an aquatic environment. Place the general rescue procedures for caring for a head, neck or spinal injury in Fill in the blank. The ____________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> technique is used for performing manual in-line stabilization for victims in the water. Backboards are a standard piece of rescue equipment used at aquatic facilities for immobilizing and removing the victim from the water. Backboards work best when they are equipped with: 2) A head-immobilizer device that can be attached to the top, or head-end, of the board<\/p>\n\n\n\n You enter the water to rescue a victim with a suspected spinal injury. You determine that the victim is not breathing. What should you do next? What are the appropriate rescue techniques for a victim with a suspected spinal injury?<\/p>\n\n\n\n When rescuing a victim of a suspected head, neck or spinal injury using the spinal Describe four ways that additional lifeguards can help during spinal backboarding and extrication from the water. Special considerations for spinal injuries at a facility with a beach or other zero-depth entry may include: How should lifeguards extricate a suspected spinal injury victim who is secured to a backboard from a zero-depth or sloping entry waterfront? What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility list 5 examples of secondary responsibilities (other tasks) that should never interfere with patron serveillance list 5 characteristics of a professional lifeguard lifeguards should: a lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. what legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? list the 5 steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person before providing first air or emergency care what is the validity of an American Red Cross lifeguarding certification? how does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training what does EAP stand for why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the EAP what is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed aquatic facilities what are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training list. topics that could be a discussed during in-service training what items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard what equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? list at least two and include the reasons why this equipment should be worn or carried what safety equipment\/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty? list at least two and describe how\/when each item is used as a lifeguard you are responsible for? list 5 common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility explain what it means to be equipped and rescue ready list each type of swimmers in distress or growing victims with three observable characteristics for each DISTRESSED SWIMMER: above the water, trying to support self by holding or clinging to a lane, line, expression for concern for personal safety, is breathing, floating, sculling or treading water, might wave for help, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, little or no forward moving progress, less and less able to support self, able to call for help but might not do so, at the surface of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DROWNING VICTIM- ACTIVE: someone who is struggling to remain at the surface of the water, they are tying to keep their mouth above the water (instinctive drowning response). they may not be able to call out for help, works to keep their face above the water, may be horizontal face down position, has extended arms to the side or front pressing down for support, is positioned vertically in the water with an ineffective kick, might continued to struggle underwater once submerged, eventually will loose consciousness and stop moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DROWNING VICTIM – PASSIVE: no struggle\/slipping underwater due to a medical condition such as having a heart, seizure, head injury, heart related illness, hypothermia, hyperventilation\/prolonged underwater breath holding. they might float face down or near the surface or bottom, might be limp or have little movement, have no body action\/no breathing, might look like their floating, may be face down, on one side, face up or at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n roving stations elevated stations ground level stations floating station a lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a drowning victim within? the size of a zone should allow for a lifeguard to recognize an emergency, reach the victim, extricate and provide ventilations within___. explain why total coverage zone coverage lifeguards should be actively __<\/strong> in their zones. why? you are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. all of the following will help you deal with the monotony except for which? it is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. all of the following can help you stay alert except for which? the glare of the lights on the water movements are making it hard to see all areas of your zone. what are all the acceptable options. why is it important for lifeguard managers to conduct drills to test zones _<\/em>, which can be described as rapid, deep breathing, is a dangerous technique used by some swimmers to try to swim long distances underwater or to hold their breath for an extended period while submerged in one place. if you see these dangerous activities you must intervene. RID stands for recognition: recognizing a person in distress or drowning<\/p>\n\n\n\n intrusion: when secondary duties intrude on your primary duties<\/p>\n\n\n\n distraction: talking to people while on duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n during rotation both lifeguards must ensure their is no lapse in patron survellience, even for a brief moment. to ensure this, what should each lifeguard do. the outgoing lifeguard should:inform of any situations that need special attention, confirm that the transfer is good and continue scanning as you walk to your next station<\/p>\n\n\n\n list three major strategies a lifeguard can use to prevent injuries at an aquatic facility list three things that can determine if a life jacket is appropriate for use list two guidelines you should keep in mind when providing survalience for patrons play structures: do not let the play structure become overcrowded, do not allow people to swim underneath them, watch to ensure patrons return to the surface after dropping from a floating feature, play close attention to kids playing in interactive water structures (they might run and fall) pay close attention to people min moving water, watch for overcrowding and horseplay, keep safe and orderly, watch for people who climb onto floating objects and jump back into the water, watch for people who throw toys and might hit people<\/p>\n\n\n\n identify three strategies for ensuring safe group visits why is it important to educate your patrons about safety in, on, and around the water describe the steps in order to conduct a swim test<\/p>\n\n\n\n why should an EAP be facility specific provide three examples of situation based EAPs water emergency- drowning victim – passive<\/p>\n\n\n\n water emergency- spinal injury victim<\/p>\n\n\n\n water emergency – missing person<\/p>\n\n\n\n land emergency – injury or illness<\/p>\n\n\n\n others include: evacuations, sheltering in place, severe weather, chemical spills or leaks, power failures, violence, thefts in progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n what order<\/p>\n\n\n\n rescue, equipment check, signal, return to duty, report\/advise\/release describe the actions of the additional safety team members listed below during a rescue where the victim is unresponsive and requires additional emergency care additional safety team members (front desk staff, maintenance staff) assisting with emergency rescues if trained, summoning EMS, bringing rescue equipment, clearing the swimming area, altering additional safety memebers, controlling bystanders, securing and protecting the area or evacuating the facility, notifying the chain of command (lifeguard supervisor, manager, etc.), meeting and directing EMS responders to the scene, collecting information for reports, dealing with questions from the media or patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n when completing a report you should who should deal with questions from the media after an incident and why why might a supervisor chose NOT to re-open a facility that was closed during an emergency? provide an example members of the safety team, including non-lifeguard personnel should be explain each task advise: might give safety instructions to victim for next time, or tell them what they should do to treat themselves, might have EMS give advise (always document actions and advice on the incident report)<\/p>\n\n\n\n release: a victim may only be released when the rescue and emergency care provided by you and safety team is complete. you might release them under their own care or to the care of EMS. always document that the victim was released<\/p>\n\n\n\n list the general procedures in order for situations involving a water rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n what are some factors that should be considered when deciding how to enter the water what additional factors should be considered when deciding how to enter the water and why scenario and entry stride jump: only if the water is at least 5 feet deep and you are more than 3 feet above the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n compact jump: entering from a deck or height (when you are more than 3 feet above water the water must be at least 5 feet deep<\/p>\n\n\n\n run and swim entry: entering from a gradual slope (wave pool or shoreline)<\/p>\n\n\n\n what are the two most common assists and when should each be used simple assist: can be used in shallow water to help a person stand. rescue a victim who is submerged and within reach<\/p>\n\n\n\n reaching assist: assist a distressed swimmer who is close to the side of the pool by extending a rescue tube. the swimmer is able to grab for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n rescue and extrication methods active victim rear rescue: a drowning victim facing away from you<\/p>\n\n\n\n passive victim front rescue: face down, unresponsive, no head injury facing towards you<\/p>\n\n\n\n passive victim rear rescue: face down unresponsive no head injury away from you<\/p>\n\n\n\n -using a backboard what are the four core objectives in any rescue situation use a rescue technique that is appropriate and effective for the situation<\/p>\n\n\n\n provide and appropriate assessment always treating life threatening conditions first<\/p>\n\n\n\n handle the rescue with a sense of urgency<\/p>\n\n\n\n touching solid dressings that are contaminated with potentially infectious material is an example of examples of work practice controls include the OSHA recommended solution to use disinfecting contaminated or soiled equipment and surfaces is place the following general procedures for injury or sudden illness on land in order<\/p>\n\n\n\n describe 6 actions you should take or determinations that you should make while performing a scene size up provide a situation and specific example of when you should move a victim who is on land for land only move them after you have conducted an assessment and provided care<\/p>\n\n\n\n move a victim only if: you are faced with immediate danger, you need to get to other victims who have more serious injuries or illnesses, it is necessary to provide appropriate care (moving to perform CPR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n if you are alone when responding to someone who is ill when should you call first or care first care first: an unresponsive child who you did not see collapse, a victim suspected of drowning<\/p>\n\n\n\n how do you tell the difference between a child, adult, and infant infant: younger than 1 years old<\/p>\n\n\n\n adult: 12 years or older<\/p>\n\n\n\n when would you give 2 ventilations before starting CPR: if u find a victim unresponsive as a result of drowning<\/p>\n\n\n\n if the victim is not breathing, no pulse, and not in the water (cardiac emergency)<\/p>\n\n\n\n lack of oxygen can eventually stop the heart (cardiac arrest) and prevent blood from reaching the brain and other vital organs in as little as minutes after submerging. brain cell damage or death begins to occur within to _<\/em><\/strong><\/em> minutes 4 to 6 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n respiratory distress respiratory arrest list 5 possible causes of respiratory distress when caring for a person in respiratory distress _<\/em><\/strong> list 5 possible causes or respiratory arrest when checking to see if someone is breathing you should the normal breathing rate for an adult is between _ and __<\/em><\/strong> breathes per minute what is a lifeguards objective when caring for a drowning victim who is not breathing when giving ventilations to an adult who is not breathing but has a definite pulse, you should give how many ventilations when giving ventilations to an child who is not breathing but has a definite pulse, you should give how many ventilations what should you do if you are giving ventilations and the victims chest does not rise after the first breath describe the appropriate care for a conscious person with an airway obstruction (chocking) if a conscious chocking victim becomes unresponsive what should you do 30 compressions, 2 ventilations<\/p>\n\n\n\n describe the 5 links in the cardiac chain of survival for adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n for each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victims chance of survival is reduced by about __ percent what should you do if you think someone is having a heart attack take immediate action and summon Ems, have the victim stop any activity and rest in a comfortable position, loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing, closely monitor the victim until EMS the over. comfort the victim, be prepared to perform CPR and use AED<\/p>\n\n\n\n signs of cardiac arrest include what is the objective of CPR compressions given at the correct rate of at least _ per minute to a maximum of _<\/em><\/strong> per minute what is the appropriate compression depth when providing CPR to an adult when providing two rescuer CPR, when should rescuers change positions you arrive on the scene when another lifeguard is performing CPR, what should you do first when performing 2 rescuer CPR on an infant, describe how lifeguards should modify the following the compression technique: encircling thumbs technique<\/p>\n\n\n\n provide 3 examples why a lifeguard could or should stop CPR true or false: it is not appropriate to use an AED on a victim who is pregnant and why when completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use SAMPLE to gather a brief history of the responsive victim, what does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for allergies<\/p>\n\n\n\n medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n pertinent past medical history<\/p>\n\n\n\n last oral intake<\/p>\n\n\n\n events leading up to the incident<\/p>\n\n\n\n list 5 symptoms of sudden illness list the general precautions for injury or sudden illness on land how should you provide care for a victim experiences a diabetic emergency when would you summon EMS personnel for a victim of a diabetic emergency. provide 2 examples list 3 reasons why you should summon EMS personnel for a victim who is having, or had a seizure put the care steps in order<\/p>\n\n\n\n what sudden illness could someone who lost their balance and has blurred speech and numb arm be expierencing what does FAST stand for and when would you use it what are a lifeguards objectives while waiting for EMS personnel to arrive<\/p>\n\n\n\n what are the signs and symptoms of shock __<\/em><\/strong> is a life threatening condition that occurs when the body systems are overwhelmed by heat and stop functioning list 3 signs and symptoms of the condition descirbed above list 3 examples of high impact\/high risk activities in an aquatic environment spinal injury procedures in order<\/p>\n\n\n\n the __<\/strong> technique is used for performing manual in line stabilization for victims in the water backboards work best when they are equipped with what should you do after you enter the water with a spinal injury appropriate rescue techniques for a victim with a spinal injury what should you tell the victim with a back boarding spinal procedure describe 4 ways additional lifeguards can help during spinal back boarding and extraction from the water What is the primary responsibility 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Searching their zones because they need to recognize signs indicating that someone may need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swing your whistle lanyard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jump in the pool while on surveillance
duty to cool off<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
around and through the glare spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
permission of your supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n
Voluntary hyperventilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R: Recognition
I: Intrusion
D: Distraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incoming lifeguard should search the zone and be aware of the activity level in the zone you will be guarding. Begin searching your zone as
you are walking toward your station, checking all areas of the water from the
bottom to the surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Murky water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facility management<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Safety checks
2) Enforcing rules
3) Recognize changing water and weather conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Jacket is appropriately sized for patron
2) Jacket is properly worn
3) Jacket is in good working condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guarding areas for young children:
1) Children might get list so remind parents to keep an eye on their children
2) Watch out for children using the pool as a toilet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Watch for overcrowding and horseplay on structures
2) Pay attention to patron moving in water as moving water can surprise people and they may lose their balance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Safety orientations
2) Designation of swim areas
3) Identification of group leaders or adult chaperones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So they can know about the risks that can cause injury and how to use equipment and follow rules to prevent behaviors that lead to injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Enter the water and completely submerge.
2) Recover to the surface and remain there for at least 1 minute (floating or treading).
3) Rotate 360 degrees and orient to the exit.
4) Level off and propel oneself on the front or the back through the water for at least 25 yards.
5) Exit from the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be separated from the swimmer area with a continuous barrier, such as a pier or buoyed lifeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because every facility is designed differently, different equipment, and different response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Water Emergency- passive victim
2)Water Emergency- active victim
3)Land Emergency- injury or illness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Signal
2) Rescue
3) Report, advise, release
4) Equipment check\/corrective action
5) Return to duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other lifeguards:
1) The water or land rescue and providing emergency care
2) Back-up zone coverage or clearing the area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Front desk staff, maintenance staff or others as designated by the EAP)
1) Summoning EMS personnel
2) Bringing additional equipment, if necessary
3) Clearing the area or facility
4) Controlling the crowd
5) Meeting EMS personnel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collect all factual information about what was seen, heard and the actions taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
that apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facility manager or company spokesperson – your doing so may lead to legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
emergency? Provide one example.
There might not be enough lifeguards to return or there might be spills that need to be cleaned up<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trained and certified in first aid and CPR\/AED at the same level of the lifeguard team (for professionals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
complete. Explain each task.
Report: complete an incident report form<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Parking lots
2) Locker rooms
3) Lobby areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Underneath play structures at a waterfront with murky water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Activate the emergency action plan
2) Enter the water, if necessary
3) Perform an appropriate rescue
4) Move the victim to a safe exit point
5) Remove the victim from water
6) Provide emergency care as needed
7) Report, advise, and release<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Compact Jump<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you spot a patron who appears to have a head injury as a result of diving in shallow water.
Slide In Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
zone from a ground-level station located in the middle of the pool where the water is 4′ deep.
Slide In Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
elevated lifeguard stand in the deep end before a rotation
and you spot an active drowning victim.
Stride Jump<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slide In Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Simple Assist
2) Reaching Assist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passive Victim Front Rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
their head above water.
Active Victim Rear Rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passive Victim Rear Rescue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always remove a victim who is not breathing from the water as soon as possible to provide care. However, if doing so will delay care, then perform in-water ventilations until you can remove the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Ensure the safety of the victim, yourself and
others in the vicinity. This includes the entry,
approach, rescue, removal and care provided.
2) Use a rescue technique that is appropriate and
effective for the situation.
3) Provide an appropriate assessment, always
treating life-threatening conditions first.
4) Handle the rescue with a sense of urgency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Receiving a blow to the head
2) Colliding with another swimmer
3) Entering head first into shallow water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the water in order:
1) Activate the facility’s EAP (may be specific for these types of injuries)
2) Safely enter the water
3) Perform a rescue providing manual in-line stabilization
4) Remove the victim from the water using the appropriate spinal backboard procedure
5) Check for responsiveness and breathing
6) Re-assess the victim’s condition and provide appropriate care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head splint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) A chest strap to secure the victim to the board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove the victim from the water using the passive victim extrication technique<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
bringing the victim to the surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n
yourself and the victim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
backboarding procedure, communication with the victim is important. What should
lifeguards tell the victim?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1) Helping to submerge, position, and stabilize the backboard on deck
2) Communicating with and reassuring the victim
3) Guiding the backboard as it is being removed from the water
4) Providing care after the victim has been removed from the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Injury from plunging during a running entry, in-line stabilization and extrication from extremely shallow water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After reaching the zero-depth entry, the lifeguards slightly lift the head-end of the backboard, carefully pulling the backboard and victim out of the water. Gently lower the backboard and victim to the ground once out of water using proper lifting techniques to prevent injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
monitoring activities in and near the water through patron servaliance, preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors, enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them, recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to all the emergencies, administering first air and CPR including using an automated external defibrillator (AED) and if trained, administering emergency oxygen when needed, working as a team with other lifeguards, faculty, and staff management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
testing the pool water chemistry, assist patrons by performing safety orientations, administering swim tests, fitting life jackets and other duties, cleaning or performing maintenance, completing records and reports, performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
knowledgable and skilled, reliable, mature, courteous and consistent, positive, professional, healthy and fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
negligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
state your name, state your level of training, ask if you may help, explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you can do to help, explain what you plan to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(2 years.) annual certification training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to ensure lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their job, to ensure that they get practice with their facilities safety and rescue equipment and emergency action plans, to ensure they understand codes, rules and regulations of their facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
emergency action plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to know what role you’ll play, to know how you all work as a team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
at least. hours of in service training each month<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gives you a chance to maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level and practice with the lifeguards at your facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
surveillance and recognition, water and land rescue skills, emergency response drills, decision making protocols, facility rules and regulations, customer service, records and reports and physical conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
resuscitation mask and gloves. (may also include gowns, masks, shields, protective eyewear)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rescue tube (keeping people afloat), resuscitation mask (one way mouth to mouth contact for oxygen) and gloves (protect yourself from infectious materials). (whistle: to signal other lifeguards)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
back boards (to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit on their own), rescue buoy (to throw to a person to keep them afloat), other personal protective equipment (PPE), other resuscitation equipment, an automated external defibrillator (AED), first aid supplies and rescue boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
consistently enforcing your facilities rules and regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
swim only when a lifeguard is on duty, swim diapers are required for small children or people with incontience, no swimming with open or infected wounds, obey lifeguard instructions at all times, no hyperventilating before swimming, underwater or breath holding contests, no sitting of playing near or with drains or suction fittings, dive only in designated areas, no glass containers in the pool area and locker rooms, no alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having like the proper things on you and being alert (not doing other things)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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when a facility is unusually crowded. a roving lifeguard is assigned to a specific zone, which is covered by another lifeguard on an elevated station. they walk around and are able to position themseleves where needed in the zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
most effective posistion for a broad view. single lifeguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fixed location on a deck or in shallow water. quick response to be close to patrons so you can assist quickly and enforce safety rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
watching swimmers from a water craft (boat like at camp) patrol on the outer edge of the swimming area, can be quickly to the rescue. could be a knack, rowboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 1\/2 – 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you are the only lifeguard while you are on duty, you have to scan the entire area, control the activities of patrons in and out of the water and recognize and respond to emergencies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the swimming area is divided into zones, with one guard for each zone, they should overlap<\/p>\n\n\n\n
searching<\/p>\n\n\n\n
swing your whistle lanyard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
jump in the pool while on servallience duty to cool off<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wear polarized sunglasses, change body position, reposition your lifeguard station (with approval)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to test the effectiveness of their zones and make any modifications as necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
voluntary hyperventilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
recognition, intrusion, distraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the incoming lifeguard should:search the zone and be aware of the actity level in the zone you will be guarding, be searching your zone as you walk towards your station, checking all areas of the water from the bottom to the surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
informing and educating patrons of risks that could cause injuries, enforcing the rules (ensuring that the facility is safe and providing effective patron servalience, educating and informing patrons and enforcing your facility rules) Communicating with patrons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
swimming ability, activity and water conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
guarding areas for young children: older children may be too large for some structures or their play might be too rough for young children, toddlers who are still learning how to walk may fall easily, children often get lost (remind parents to watch their kids), you must watch out for children using the pool as a toilet, children do not think about sunburning or hypothermia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
booking procedure, safety orientation, classification of swimmer abilities, designation of swimming areas, identification of group leaders or adult chaperones, supplemental group strategies (body checks, layer of protection)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
so that they can avoid injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
different facility layouts, number of staff on duty at a time, location of backup lifeguards and other safety team members, equipment used and typical response times of the local emergency medical services (EMS) system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
water emergency- drowning victim – active<\/p>\n\n\n\n
signal, rescue, report\/advise\/release, equipment check, return to duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
other lifeguards: help<\/p>\n\n\n\n
collect all factual information about what was seen, heard and the actions taken<\/p>\n\n\n\n
only management or designated spokesperson should talk to the media<\/p>\n\n\n\n
depends on safety issues such as weather enough lifeguards are ready to return to survalience duty, all of the required equipment is in place or spills involving blood or other potentially infectious materials have been all cleaned up<\/p>\n\n\n\n
aquatics instructors, admissions personnel, retail, concession, administrative staff, maintenance, custodial, security people, supervisors, administrators (park rangers, game wardens, marine safety officers, etc.) TRAINED AND CERTIFIED IN FIRST AIR AND CPR\/AED AT THE SAME LEVEL OF THE LIFEGUARD TEAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
report: collecting all the required info about the victim such as name, address, contact info (before releasing the victim) then continue filling out the info regarding the rescue (do not record opinions or info given to you by someone else) Sometimes you’ll take witness statements, remember what documentation for legal reasons is needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
water depth, location and condition of the victim, location of other swimmers, design of the lifeguard station, your location, facility set up and type of equipment used (rescue board, rescue body, rescue tube)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the depth of the water, the height and position of the lifeguard station, obstacles in the water such as people, lane lines, and safety lines, the location and condition of the victim, the type of rescue equipment, the design of the facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
slide in entry: safest, useful in shallow water, crowded pools or when the persons injury is close to the side of the pool<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the most common way that lifeguards help patrons who are in trouble in shallow water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
active victim front rescue: a drowning victim facing towards you<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-quick removal for a small victim
-walking assist
-beach drag
-rescue board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ensure the safety of the victim, yourself and others in the vicinity. this includes the entry, approach, rescue, removal, and care provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
indirect contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dispose of sharp objects, avoid splashing, spraying or splattering droplets of blood or other infectious materials when performing procedures, remove and dispose soiled protective clothing asap, clean and disinfect all equipment or work surfaces, use good hand hygiene, don’t eat drink smoke or apply lip cosmetics or touch the eye mouth or nose when an infectious area is near, isolate contaminated areas for others<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 part bleach to 9 parts of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
1.use your senses to check for hazards that could present a danger to you or the victim, such as unusual odors<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
when emergency occurs in the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
call first: any adult or child about 12 years of age or older who is unresponsive, a child or infant who suddenly collapsed that you witnessed, an unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n
child: 1-12 years old (1-puberty)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
for unresponsive person who is not breathing or no pulse to begin CPR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a victim who is having difficulty breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a victim who has stopped breathing but has a pulse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a partually obstructed airway, illness, chronic conditions (asthma, emphysema, congestive heart failure), electrocution, heart attack, injury to the head, chest, lungs, or abdomen, allergic reactions, drug overdose, poisoning, emotional distress, anaphylactic shock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
maintain open airway, summon EMS, help the victim to rest in a comfortable position that makes breathing easier, reassure and comfort the victim, assist the victim with any of their medication, keep the victim from getting chilled or over heated, administer emergency oxygen and monitor it if trained and available<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drowning, obstructed airway, injury to the head, chest, lungs, abdomen, illness, respiratory conditions, congestive heart failure, heart attack, coronary heart disease, allergic reactions, electrocution, shock, poisoning, drug overdose, emotional distress<\/p>\n\n\n\n
see if the victims chest clearly rises and falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12 and 20 breaths per minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n
get the victims mouth and nose out of the water, open the airway and given ventilations as quickly as possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 ventilation every 5-6 seconds lasting about 1 second<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 ventilation every 3 seconds for one second<\/p>\n\n\n\n
reopen the airway, make a seal and try a second breath. then move to compressions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
get consent (identify yourself), encourage them to cough it up, 5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lower the victim to the ground and get an AED and summon EMS. begin CPR with chest compressions, give ventilations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
summon EMS and provide prompt care, ask open ended questions such as how are you feeling and hear the symptoms in the victims own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudden collapse, unresponsiveness, abnormal breathing, no pulse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to perform a combination of effective chest compressions and ventilations to circulate blood that contains oxygen the victims brain and other vital organs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
100, 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
at least every 2 minutes (5 cycles of 30 compressions 2 ventilations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
confirm weather EMS has been called, if they haven’t, call, if they have get the AED or help perform CPR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
compression to ventilation ratio: 15:2 not 30:2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you see an obvious sign of life (normal breathing or movement), an AED is ready to analyze, other trained responders EMS is there, you are too exhausted to continue,. the scene becomes unsafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YOU CAN USE AN AED ON PREGNANT WOMAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
signs and symtoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
changes in LOC, nausea or vommiting, difficulty speaking or slurred speech, numbness or weakness, loss of vision or blurred vision, changes in breathing, changes in skin color, sweating, persistent pressure or pain, diarrhea, paralysis, severe headache<\/p>\n\n\n\n
care for any life threatening conditions first, monitor the victims condition and watch for changes in LOC, keep the victim comfortable and reassure them, keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated, do not give them anything to eat or drink unless they are capable of it, care for other problems that develop (such as vommiting)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
give them sugar 15-20 grams, jelly beans, organge juice, whole milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the person is unresponsive, the person is responsive but not folly awake and not able to swallow, the person doesn’t feel better within 10-15min or feels worse, a form of sugar can’t be found immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it occurs in the water, its the persons first one, it lasts more than 5 minutes, they have repeated seizures with no lucid period, they are injured, the cause is unknown, the person is pregnant, they have diabetes, they fail to regain consciousness afterwards, they are elderly and may have had a stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
face, arm, speech, time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
restlessness or irritability, altered LOC, pale, cool, moist skin, vommiting, rapid breathing\/pulse, excessive thirst<\/p>\n\n\n\n
heat stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
changes in LOC, skin that is hot to touch, skin that is wet\/dry\/red\/pale, vision disturbances, seizures, committing, rapid\/shallow breathing, rapid\/weak pulses, lack of sweating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
enterting head first into shallow water, falling from greater than standing height, entering the pool from a height (diving board, water slide, etc.), striking a submerged or floating object, receiving a bow to the head, colliding with another swimmer, striking the water with high impact such as falling while water skiing or surfing<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
head splint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a chest strap to secure the victim, a head immobilizer device that can be attached to the top of the board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
put them on the backboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spinal back boarding procedures, spinal back boarding procedure-high edges, spinal back boarding procedure-speed slide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
let them know what you are doing and reassure them along the way. tell them to nod their head yes or no to your questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
help to submerge, position and stabilize the backboard from the deck, support in water rescue in deep water, support the backboard while the chest strap and head immobilizer are secured, communicating with and reassuring the victim, guiding the backboard as it is being removed from the water, providing care after the victim has been removed from the water<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"