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I. Conduct Aquatic Risk Assessment and Hazard Mapping
- Coordinate with clients or aquatic event organizer about event plans.
- Identify, rate, analyze and prioritize risk and hazards associated with aquatic events.
- Discuss measures to minimize sources of risk and hazards to event organizers and clients.
- Control hazards in the area by putting signage or advise event organizer/clients to a safer activity venue, where necessary.
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II. Establish Patrol Zones and Lifeguard Services
- Define specific patrolling methods at patrol zones per ILS Coastal Public Safety Guidelines.
- Establish parameters for lifeguard operation per ILS Coastal Public Safety Guidelines.
- Sign-up patrol service agreement and standard operating procedures with event/organizers and resort owners per ILS Coastal Public Safety Guidelines.
- Prepare patrol flags in compliance with ISO20712-1-2008, ISO20712-2-2008 on Water Safety signs and Beach Safety Flags
- Prepare needed lifesaving equipment in the designated swim or activity area.
- Hoist patrol flags based on acceptable lifeguard patrol and zoning protocols in compliance with ISO20712-1-2008, ISO20712-2-2008 on Water Safety signs and Beach Safety Flags
- Establish patrolled areas and safety buffer zones per ILS Coastal Public Safety Guidelines.
- Recommend closing of aquatic venue to event organizer should prevailing situation endanger public safety.
