Transcript NOP/EAP - Virgin Media

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
 Risk
(in outline)
Factors
 Supervision
 Communication
 Daily Routines and cover
 Equipment and first aid checklist
 Uniform
NOP Should Contain
 Dealing
with the public
 Role in Emergency
 Reporting
 Emergency access points
 Emergency provision
 Review
(in outline)
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.
PLENARY
Questions
DISCUSSION