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NOP/EAP. What are they? Why have them?. LEARNING AIMS. At the end of this session you will be able to:- Explain what an N.O.P is. Explain what an E.A.P is. Know and be able to explain what an N.O.P should contain. Know and be able to explain what an E.A.P should contain. NOP. Normal
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NOP/EAP What are they? Why have them?
LEARNING AIMS • At the end of this session you will be able to:- • Explain what an N.O.P is. • Explain what an E.A.P is. • Know and be able to explain what an N.O.P should contain. • Know and be able to explain what an E.A.P should contain.
NOP • Normal • Operating • Procedures / or Plan
NOP • Normal Operating Plan / procedures are about the day to day operation of the lifeguard team. • EXERCISE • In groups discuss what you think should be included in such a plan, write items for inclusion on post-its and stick them on to the poster sheet. You have 10 minutes for this task.
NOP Should Contain(in outline) • Risk Factors • Supervision • Communication • Daily Routines and cover • Equipment and first aid checklist • Uniform
NOP Should Contain(in outline) • Dealing with the public • Role in Emergency • Reporting • Emergency access points • Emergency provision • Review
E.A.P • Emergency • Action • Plan
E.A.P • What is an emergency? • An unexpected event which may result in a minor or major injury or other loss. • The E.A.P details how the lifeguard team will deal with any foreseeable emergency.
E.A.P • Exercise • In groups discuss what you think should be included in such a plan, write items for inclusion on post-its and stick them on to the poster sheet. You have 10 minutes for this task.
E.A.P What it should cover • Minor emergencies • Major emergencies • Land based emergencies
E.A.P Minor emergencies • Minor first aid e.g. small cuts and bruises • Mild sunburn • Tired swimmers
E.A.P Major emergencies • Lost children • Cardiac arrest or equivalent medical emergency • Casualty in water • Spinal injury
E.A.P Land based emergencies • Assault • Violence • Alcohol/drug overdose • Theft • Lost person • Accident/illness
E.A.P Instructions • The .E.A.P should contain instructions on managing all FORESEEABLE emergencies. • E.A.P should link with N.O.P on number function and location of lifeguards.
Covering:- • Casualty in water • Injured bather • Multiple casualties in the water • Water and land based medical emergencies • First aid
Covering:- • Lost people and children • Evacuation • Severe weather • Dangerous water conditions • Fire
Summary • Patrol zone • Conduct assessment • Usage patterns • Maximum safety for the public • Lifeguard qualities, equipment and fitness.
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