2016 / 2017 gear inspection & audit guide · these are outlined through this gear inspection...

2016 / 2017

Gear Inspection & Audit Guide

Life Saving Victoria – Gear and Equipment Inspection and Audit Guide 2016-2017 V1.0 2

Table of Contents

2016 / 2017 ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Gear Inspection & Audit Guide ..................................................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 2

Gear Inspection Information ..................................................................................................................... 4

LSV Standard Operating Procedures ..................................................................................................... 4

SLSA Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 4

General Gear Inspection / Audit Guidelines ............................................................................................. 5

Preparing your Equipment for Inspection and Audit ............................................................................ 5

Gear and Equipment Audit - Overview ................................................................................................. 5

Gear and Equipment Audit - Process .................................................................................................... 6

Gear and Equipment Status .................................................................................................................. 7

Labelling Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 7

Ongoing Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 8

LSV Gear & Equipment Inspection Criteria ................................................................................................... 9

Patrol Equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 9

First Aid Room – Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................. 10

First Aid Kit – Minimum Requirements ................................................................................................... 11

Shark Bag / Major Haemorrhage Kit ....................................................................................................... 11

IRB Ancillary Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 12

ATV – All Terrain Vehicle ......................................................................................................................... 13

IRB – Inflatable Rescue Boat ................................................................................................................... 14

IRB Motor ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Fuel Cell ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Lifejacket ................................................................................................................................................. 16

Safety Helmet .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Defibrillator ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Spinal Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 17

Suction Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 17

Manikin ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Oxygen Resuscitator ............................................................................................................................... 18

Radio ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

Rescue Board .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Rescue Tube ............................................................................................................................................ 19


RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat ....................................................................................................................... 20

RIB / ORB Motor ...................................................................................................................................... 20

RWC – Rescue Water Craft ..................................................................................................................... 21

RWC Sled ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 22

Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................................... 22


Gear Inspection Information Life Saving Clubs are required to maintain lifesaving equipment for use in their patrolling and lifesaving activities. It is vital, for the safety of members and the general public that equipment used in lifesaving is fit for purpose, operated correctly by qualified personnel and in a good, working & operational state. For their protection, Life Saving Members are covered by insurance under the Surf Life Saving National Insurance Scheme. This coverage and scope is detailed in separate documentation however it is subject to a number of requirements which include compliance with lifesaving policies and procedures. Each year all lifesaving equipment shall be inspected prior to the commencement of the patrol season by nominated inspectors, in accordance with the annual Gear Inspection and Audit requirements. This processes assists with ensuring that only approved equipment, which is in safe and good working order is used by members in Lifesaving. It is the Life Saving Clubs responsibility to maintain their lifesaving equipment year round and to remove non-compliant equipment from service as required, however at a minimum, all equipment is inspected by the Club and the State (LSV) prior to the patrol season commencing. Once the patrol season commences, any equipment which has not yet been inspected will be unable to be used until it has been inspected and passed a state Audit. This includes equipment which may have passed gear inspection the season prior. Equipment may not be used until it is inspected and passed by a state inspector. To assist with this process, there are a number of tools and procedures available to Life Saving Clubs. These are outlined through this Gear Inspection & Audit Guide. It is recommended that Life Saving Club office bearers who are responsible for maintaining lifesaving equipment familiarise themselves with the following, Standard Operating Procedures, policies and documentation.

LSV Standard Operating Procedures

Patrol / Operational Inspection Requirements

Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)

Oxygen Resuscitation Equipment

First Aid Equipment Requirements

Disposal of Lifesaving Equipment

SLSA Policies

New and Modified Equipment Policy

SLSA Gear and Equipment Specifications

SLSA Gear and Equipment Branding Guidelines


General Gear Inspection / Audit Guidelines Life Saving Clubs should refer to this document to ensure they are prepared for the Gear Inspection and Audit process for the coming season. It is the responsibility of the Club and respective office bearers to ensure that all equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition prior to the official audit.

Preparing your Equipment for Inspection and Audit

Life Saving Clubs should ensure that their equipment records are up-to-date and maintained on an ongoing basis. Life Saving Clubs are required to maintain their equipment records in LSV’s Gear & Equipment Database which can be accessed at the following link www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au Up-to-date and accurate records help ensure that you are across the current state of all your Club’s lifesaving equipment and are aware of what work is necessary to maintain your equipment to required standards. These equipment records will be referred to by an Inspector when your gear and equipment audit is conducted. LSV may also use this information for other needs including audits, compliance requirements, state wide equipment projects and grant assessments. The relevant club office bearer(s) should facilitate an internal club inspection of all the Clubs equipment and should it be required, plan any maintenance or servicing. Equipment Inspection Criteria is provided to Life Saving Clubs to assist with internal club inspections and is the same criteria used by State Inspectors when completing a Gear & Equipment Audit. The criteria is available in PDF form on the LSV website or when logged into the LSV Gear & Equipment Database, clubs can print pre-populated equipment checklists. LSV also has an iPad Gear Inspection app which can be installed on club or member owned iPad’s. Information on accessing the app will be distributed to clubs separately.

Gear and Equipment Audit - Overview

The Gear and Equipment Audit is an opportunity for the state (LSV) to confirm Club compliance with regard to lifesaving equipment. A representative(s) from the state (LSV) will complete an audit of each Life Saving Club’s equipment prior to the patrolling season commencing each year. The Lifesaving Operations Officer for the area (or their nominee) will conduct the main audit with a representative from the State Power Craft Panel and/or the Lifesaving Operations Officer conducting an audit of any Power Craft equipment. The Power Craft Audit may be completed at a different date and time to the general Gear and equipment Audit. Each Life Saving Club will be contacted by their Lifesaving Operations Officer regarding dates and times for the Audit(s) to be completed.

http://www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/


Gear and Equipment Audit - Process

Life Saving Clubs are expected to have maintained their equipment and have all of it ready to present at the Audit. It is expected that all equipment presented should ‘pass’ the Gear and Equipment Audit – as any repairs or maintenance that may have been required should have been completed prior to the State Audit At least four capable and able Club officials / members must be in attendance for the Gear and Equipment Audit to assist in the process.

To assist with the Audit Process, please note the following items relating to how equipment needs to be presented and what testing procedures are in place. Note: If the LSV Gear Inspection iPad app is not being used by your club, you will need to present a copy of your completed inspection paperwork at your clubs Audit. General Lifesaving Equipment Audit:

First Aid Kits & Oxygen Resuscitator units should be opened and spread out for inspection

Rescue Boards, Rescue Tubes and patrol equipment should be laid out and not in racks or storage compartments

Radios will be charged, turned on and tested

Equipment should be numbered in consecutive order and so individual pieces of equipment are easily identifiable.

Power Craft Audit:

IRB Motors will be run and tested

Soft hull IRB’s are to be inflated with floor boards out

Motors must be numbered and clearly identifiable

All four motor seals are to be intact and secure o Engine Block o Intake Manifold o Crank Case o Cylinder Head


Gear and Equipment Status

Each item of inspected equipment will be allocated a status – either Pass, Fair, Re-Inspect or Discard.

Status Definition

Pass Okay to use on Patrol and for Club activities

Fair Item may require maintenance or attention before use

Re-Inspect Item needs major repair or was not ready for inspection

Discard Item is beyond repair – discard and never use again

Equipment which has not been inspected as part of a Gear and Equipment Audit or is not safe for use should not be made available to members for use for any lifesaving, training activities. To prevent unintended use of these items, where appropriate the equipment should be kept away from other equipment which has ‘passed’ and marked accordingly. Equipment that ‘Pass’s’ the Gear and Equipment Audit will have a ‘Pass sticker’ applied by the Inspector. A new ‘Pass sticker’ is provided for Audits annually. Where it is not practical to apply a sticker to a piece of equipment a sticker is not required. An equipment’s status will always be recorded in the Gear and Equipment Database for future reference.

Labelling Equipment

Status Sticker / Label - Example

Pass

Unserviceable Equipment


Ongoing Maintenance

While a piece of equipment may be marked as “pass” – safe and operational for use. It may not remain safe for use for the entire season. If damage occurs or an item becomes faulty – the piece of equipment should be removed from service until such a time as it can be repaired (should it be repairable) and introduced again when safe for use. It is important that the piece of equipment is checked against the inspection criteria prior to being put back into service.


LSV Gear & Equipment Inspection Criteria Below you fill find the inspection criteria for Lifesaving Equipment. This criteria is the same criteria used during the Audit process.

Patrol Equipment

Inspection Item Qty. Comments

Warning Swimming Not Advised

1

Minimum (1) Consideration should be given to the number of access points to main swim area

Caution Keep Clear Rescue Craft Access Area

1 Minimum (2) 2 signs needed to designate a set Training Area

Surf Board riders directional Signs + Flags (Port Phillip Bay, Wonthaggi, Mildura and Port Campbell exempt)

1 set As per National Aquatic Signage Manual for Beach Signage (Note now a Black and White Quartered Flag)

Signage Board to inform public of warning, safety, tide and patrol information

1 As per National Aquatic Signage Manual for Beach Signage refer to LSV Website

Patrol Area Flags 2 With suitable stands to elevate to a height of approx. 3.6 metres. LSV requirement

Patrol Feathers 2 With suitable stands to elevate to a height of approx. 3.6 metres. LSV requirement

Signal Flags 2

Swim Fins (pairs) 2 pair

Sun Block Cream 1 SPF 30 (or greater) - 500ml for patrol members With an expiry date of not less than 2 months.

Loud Hailer/PA System 1 Tested

Binoculars 1

Evacuation Flag (Shark) 1

Evacuation Alarm (Shark) 1 Tested

Patrol Log (Books) 1

Incident Report Log (Book) 1

SOP / Policy Manual 1 Latest SOP’s and Policy Manual as per the LSV Website

Patrol Shelter/Tent 1 Ensure adequate shade for size of patrols

Communicable Disease Kit (Bum Bags)

Min 4.

1 Resuscitation Pocket Mask with one way valve, 3 pair Surgical gloves, 1 Triangular bandage, 1 Whistle and a waterproof bag holding 1 Notebook & 1 pen/pencil


First Aid Room – Minimum Requirements

Inspection Item Qty.

Notice Board Showing Resuscitation Flowchart Poster with current CPR rates 1

Examination Couch/Bed 1

Pillows Plastic Cover & Pillow Case 2

Blankets – Clean (cotton or woollen) 2

Stool or Chair 1

Sink with Preferably Hot & Cold Water 1

Hand Cleaner/Hand Wash Solution 1

Paper Towels & Dispenser 1

Contaminated Waste Disposal Bin and 5 bin liners 1

General Waste Bin and 5 bin liners 1

Sharps Disposal Unit 1

Ice packs in freezer or Instant Icepacks 4

Storage Cabinet

Triangular Bandage Min 90cm 4

Crepe Bandage 10cm x 1.5m 3

Crepe Bandage 7.5cm x 1.5m 3

High Compression Bandage 1

Steri Strips or Cicagraph 2 packets

7.5cm x 7.5cm sterile gauze pads (3 Pkt) 4

Non Adherent dressing 10cmx10cm (Melolin) 5

Combine dressing (Surgipad) 9cmx20cm OR 10 x 20cm 2

Combine dressing (Surgipad) 20cmx20cm 2

Band Aids 100

Tape (transpore) 2.5cm 2

Saline Ampoules 30ml (eye/wound irrigation)300ml Total 10

Surgical shears 1

Ventolin puffer and spacer 1

Shock Blanket/Space Blanket 1

Vomit Bags 4

Disposable Gloves Small medium Large 10 pair of each size

Safety goggles and non-permeable apron for first aid work 1

Drinking Cups (Vessel) (disposable) 10

First Aid log (club to choose best location to store) 1

SLS Incident log (club to choose best location to store) 1

Pocket Mask with oxygen inlet 1

Pencil / Pen 1


First Aid Kit – Minimum Requirements

Inspection Item Qty.

Pocket Mask with oxygen inlet 1

Triangular Bandage minimum 90cm 4

Crepe Bandages 10cm x 1.5 m 2

Crepe Bandages 7.5cm X 1.5 m 2

High Compression Bandages 1

Steri Strips or Cicagraph 2 Packets

Sterile Gauze Pads 7.5cm x 7.5cm 3 piece 4

Non-Adherent Sterile Dressing10cmx 10cm (Melolin) 5

Combine dressing 9x20cm or 10x20cm 2

Band-Aids 20

2.5cm tape (Transpore) 2

Saline Ampoules 30ml (eye/wound irrigation)(150ml total) 5

Surgical Shears 1

Gloves Disposable in self-sealing Bag 5 Pairs

Instant cold packs 1

Blanket Emergency Shock (space blanket) 1

Biohazard Waste Snap Lock Bags 5

Vomit Bags 2

Notepad, pencil/pen First Aid Sheet 1 set

Protective goggles 1

Sharps Disposal Unit 1

Shark Bag / Major Haemorrhage Kit Inspection Criteria

Clean Towels

Combine Trauma Pads 20 x 20cm

Pair of Universal Shears

Sterile Lint Pads (large)

Crepe Bandages 15cm

Tourniquet

Gloves (S, M, L)


IRB Ancillary Equipment

Inspection Item Requirements

Inflation pump and hose (working)

Spare propeller nuts or Spare split pins 1 per motor max of 2 per motor type

1 Propeller spanner 1 per type of motor

Spare tilt pin 1 per type of motor

1 pair multi grips

1 flat & 1 Philips screw driver

Spark plug spanner 1 per type of motor

Spare spark plugs 2 per type of motor

Puncture repair kit (patches, glue & abrasive agent)

Fuel siphon hose or funnel

Test tank

De-watering agent

Relevant operating hull pressure gauge As per manufacturer specifications

Motor trolley or stand

LSV IRB White Board Log

Serviced Fire extinguisher (dry chem. CO2) with signage

Lifejackets Minimum of 12 numbered lifejackets that meet [AS:4758 or ISO:12402 - Level 50 standard

Approved Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinet As per AS1940:1993 where 40 litres or more of fuel is stored


ATV – All Terrain Vehicle

Inspection Criteria

Registration plate & label (if applicable)

Service log book

Clean and in good working order

Rust/corrosion free

Wheels & tyres in good condition

Tyre pressure equal in all four tyres

Reversing beeper

Flashing light (in working order)

Accessories to secure additional equipment

Board racks/carry racks and tow bar in good working order

Lights, horn and indictors in good working order (if fitted)

Sign writing (surf rescue branding)

Side doors/netting - attached and in good working order

Mirror- Fitted and not damaged

Roll bars/cage - Fitted and structural integrity not damaged

Seat belts or hand grips - Fitted, not damaged and in good working condition


IRB – Inflatable Rescue Boat Inspection Criteria

IRB Code of Conduct (on Notice Board)

Floorboard Out (Class 1 & Class 3) Y/N

Buoyancy Tube Wear to Underside

Buoyancy Tube Wear at Floorboard Junction

Reflective Tape

Spray Dodger

Bow Rope + Handles

Bow Rope D Fitting

Buoyancy Tube Ropes & Eyelets

Re-right Handles Rope + Pouch. (Length 1400mm - does not foul prop)

Carry Handles

Driver's Boarding Handle

Crewperson's Boarding Handle

Fuel Line Loops

Inflation Valves

Transom Plate Wear

Transom Lip (5mm Square)

Motor Safety Cable (1/boat)

Eye Bolts

Bungs (if applicable)

Knife & Sheath (square tip for use as a screwdriver)

Paddles: Stowage, Condition + Correct Size (1 set/boat)

15m Tow Rope: Stowage, Splice, Clip + Float (each end)

Approved Rescue Tube: Stowage

Whistle

Fuel Cell (no leaks, no sharps)

Floorboards (not worn, no holes/sharps)

Floorboard hinge condition (if applicable)

Fuel Cell's Fixings

Foot Straps (1xdriver, 1xcrew)

Pressure Gauge (1/boat type)


IRB Motor Inspection Criteria

No obvious motor modifications

Motor seals are intact

Restrictor device in place

Rust/Corrosion Free

Tilt-Lock Removed or Disabled

Mechanism to prevent motor from starting in gear removed (not required for ETEC models)

Condition of hoses and wiring

Loose or Missing Bolts

Fuel Filter Clean

Choke/Primer Functions

Smooth/Full Throttle Action (in gear engine not running)

Motor Cover and Clip

Propeller Blades (4 blade only)

Propeller Guard (is securely fixed)

Clamp Threads and Handles

Clamp Brackets

Tilt Bracket and Fixings

Swivel Brackets and Fixings

Starter Cord and Recoil

Motor Actually Runs and Idles

Gear Shift (F, R, N)

Gear Lever

Stop Button/s

No Major Defects

Motor Numbered

Fuel Cell Inspection Criteria

Clean

No Leaks

Hose in good condition

Connections in good condition


Lifejacket Inspection Criteria

Lifejacket is certified to the ISO or Australian Standard (Personal Flotation Device)

Lifejacket does not have any rips/tears/exposed foam

Lifejacket is a conspicuous colour and not faded

Zip is not corroded or stuck allowing user to fit lifejacket correctly (if applicable)

Buckles or clips are not damaged and functional allowing user to fit lifejacket correctly

Any webbing or belts are not damaged and allow user to fit lifejacket correctly

Inflatable Lifejacket is of the manual activation type

Inflatable lifejacket has been maintained & serviced to manufacturers requirements

Numbered

Safety Helmet Inspection Criteria

Meets EN1385 Standard and approved for use in Lifesaving

Straps

Cracking

Damage

Foam Lining

Adjustability (if applicable)


Defibrillator Inspection Criteria

Buttons Labelled

No Sand/Corrosion

Pads (in date and sealed)

Battery Condition

Carry Case

Spare Pads

Medical Shears

Razor

Resus Mask

Volume OK

Non-alcohol gauze wipes

Gloves

Disposable Towels (optional)

Spare Battery (optional)

Training defibrillator (and protective case) clearly labelled: "TRAINING USE ONLY”

Spinal Equipment Inspection Criteria

Spinal board

Spinal straps

Set Numbered

Suction Equipment Inspection Criteria

Vacuum handle/pump

Disposable suction catheters (small and large)

Disposable collection jar/canister

Clean and free of sand


Manikin Inspection Criteria

Chest Cover/Spare Mask

Carry Case (optional)

Cleaning Solution (as per SLSA requirements)

Spare Bags

Paper Towels

Tested and Working

Simulator Numbered

Oxygen Resuscitator Inspection Criteria

Unit Numbered

Ventilation Bag

Reservoir Bag

Reservoir Valve

Intake Valve

Extension Tube (optional)

Patient Valve

Resuscitation Tubing

Therapy Tubing

Resuscitation Mask Adult

Resuscitation Mask Child

Therapy Mask Adult

Therapy Mask Child

OP Airways x 2 (adult male and female)

Key Wheel - Attached

Yoke Plug - Attached (Stainless steel Oxy Viva units only)

Sealing Washer

Spare Washer (1 - Stored in a container)

Surgical Gloves (minimum 3 pairs)

Notepad, Pen/Pencil

Chalk/Marker (to write date on cylinder)

No Sand in Unit

No Corrosion in Unit

No Corrosion on Screws/Nuts

Spare Oxygen Cylinder (1)


Radio Inspection Criteria

No Sand/Corrosion

Aerial

Battery Condition

Carry Case / Harness (where applicable)

Waterproof Pouch (where applicable)

Radio Works

Radio Numbered

Rescue Board Inspection Criteria

Outer Surface (free of dings, jagged edges etc.)

Straps or Ropes

Fin

Markings Top

Markings Bottom

Board Numbered

Knee pads (hard rescue boards)

Rescue Tube Inspection Criteria

Tube Condition

Line not Knotted/Frayed

Clip

D Attachment

O Rings

Shoulder Strap

Splices

Tube Numbered


RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat Inspection Criteria

Handles

Inflation Valves

Correct Signage

Pontoon starboard and port sides (wear / damage)

Transom wear

Rope

Accessories (in place and condition)

Pressure Gauge

Bow

Floor of hull (wear / damage)

RIB / ORB Motor Inspection Criteria

Condition of hoses and wiring

smooth/full throttle action

Propeller Guard (if applicable)

Loose or missing bolts

Motor Cover and Clip

Tilt Bracket and Fixings

Motor runs and idles

Gear Leaver

No major defects

No obvious motor modifications

chock / primer functions

Proper blades

Clamp threads and handles

Swivel Brackets and Fixings

Gear Shift (F, N, R)


RWC – Rescue Water Craft Inspection Criteria

Hull Condition

Steering (Handlebar)

Front Compartment

Rear Compartment

Bungs

Mass Rescue Straps

Intake Plates

Seats

Non-Slip Grip

Jet Outlet

Start & Kill Switches

Rescue Sled Anchor Points

Registration Numbers

Sparkplugs & Leads

Battery

Fuel & Oil

Tell-tale & Water Pump

Anchor Straps & Clips

Rescue Sled & Handles

Rescue Tube (complete relevant checklist)

Lifejacket

Helmet(s)

Towrope

Flushing Hose

Radio (complete relevant checklist)

Whistle

Bum Pack (if applicable)

Knife & Tools

Trailer (complete relevant


RWC Sled Inspection Criteria

Anchor Points

Sled connections

Sled bungee cord

Sled Handles

Sled top side Surface

Sled underside surface

No leaks (where applicable)

Trailer Inspection Criteria

No obvious defects (no protruding jagged edges etc.)

Winch & strap in working order & ratchet lock working (if applicable)

Rust/Corrosion Free

Joins clean/rust/corrosion free

Registered (where applicable)

Vehicle Inspection Criteria

Registration plate(attached)

Service log book

Clean and in good working order

Rust/corrosion free

Reversing beeper

Flashing light (and siren if applicable)

Radio communications mobile unit (where fitted)

Accessories to secure additional equipment

Board racks/carry racks and tow bar in good working order

Lights, horn and indicators in good working order

Sign writing (surf rescue branding)

Four wheel drive (4WD)

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