1. What are they? Why have them?
NOP/EAP
What are they?
Why have them?

2. 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.

3. NOP
Normal
Operating
Procedures / or Plan

4. 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.

5. NOP Should Contain(in outline)
Risk Factors
Supervision
Communication
Daily Routines and cover
Equipment and first aid checklist
Uniform

6. NOP Should Contain(in outline)
Dealing with the public
Role in Emergency
Reporting
Emergency access points
Emergency provision
Review

7. E.A.P
Emergency
Action
Plan

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. E.A.P What it should cover
Minor emergencies
Major emergencies
Land based emergencies

11. E.A.P Minor emergencies Minor first aid e.g. small cuts and bruises
Mild sunburn
Tired swimmers

12. E.A.P Major emergencies Lost children
Cardiac arrest or equivalent medical emergency
Casualty in water
Spinal injury

13. E.A.P Land based emergencies
Assault
Violence
Alcohol/drug overdose
Theft
Lost person
Accident/illness

14. 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.

15. Covering:- Casualty in water Injured bather
Multiple casualties in the water
Water and land based medical emergencies
First aid

16. Covering:- Lost people and children Evacuation Severe weather
Dangerous water conditions
Fire

17. Summary Patrol zone Conduct assessment Usage patterns
Maximum safety for the public
Lifeguard qualities, equipment and fitness.

18. PLENARY
Questions
DISCUSSION