Gear Inspection – Sunday 20th August 2023
The Annual Gear & Equipment Inspections program ensures all Surf Life Saving patrols have sufficient equipment to meet Lifesaving Service Agreement requirements. The inspections program also promotes the accurate recording of gear & equipment details in Surfguard providing current information to support funding applications and equipment turnover programs. Furthermore, it promotes the management, maintenance and quality of all patrolling gear and equipment, creating a safer working environment for members and enhanced rescue capabilities.
As per Surf Life Saving NSW Standard Operating Procedures LS3.8 (SOP 12/2019), ALL frontline lifesaving equipment must be annually inspected prior to the commencement of each patrolling season to ensure:
Club Captains have been sent an updated SNB Gear Inspection Guideline by email this month. Any Clubs needing a supply of yellow Defective Equipment tags should contact Belinda and arrange to collect some from Branch HQ….. Don’t leave it until August
SNB Circilar 202305-01 – SLSSNB Annual Gear Inspection 2023-24
SNB Radio Check Procedure 2023