Safety Plan & Instructions in the Event of an Emergency

Guidance IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY 2010

1. In the event of an accident, the first duty is to attend to the safety of the person / persons in difficulty.

2. All crew movements must cease unless guided by a Coach to assist or move away.

3. The Coach must Assess the situation, looking for any Danger before taking action, and following the guidance in the British Rowing Row Safe Guide.

4. Capsized crews should stay with their boat as they act as a floatation device, and get out of the water as soon as is possible, OR, until help arrives.

5. Any crew members that have been in the river will not be allowed to complete or take part in another outing that day until they have followed the standard procedure to be taken after an immersion. I.e. warm shower, obtained dry kit, received medical attention where appropriate and they have been cleared to do so by cleared by their Coach.

6. In the event that the Emergency Services are summoned, the Coach, shall send a responsible person if available, to be stationed to aid with the Emergency Vehicle access.

7. If the person / persons cannot be returned to the Boathouse, details of suitable locations for extraction are listed below with their coordinates to aid the emergency services:

Bridge Bridge from Contact Club Access Points Set your Sat Nav on Following Coordinates Number Latitude 51°51'41.63"N, Longitude 01452 -2 Llanthany Bridge 2°15'13.67"W 312143 Latitude 51°50'45.18"N, Longitude 01452 -1 Hempstead Bridge 2°15'50.18"W 521880 Latitude 51°50'41.54"N, Longitude 01452 0 Club House 2°15'52.11"W 523795 Latitude 51°50'18.66"N, Longitude 01452 1 Netheridge Bridge ( New Bridge) 2°16'24.15"W 507318 Latitude 51°50'17.02"N, Longitude 01452 2 Sims Bridge (First Bridge) 2°16'46.00"W 501994 Latitude 51°50'01.87"N, Longitude 01452 3 Rea Bridge 2°17'00.78"W 723638 Latitude 51°49'11.54"N, Longitude 01452 4 Sellers Bridge (Pilot) 2°17'49.63"W 720251 Latitude 51°48'44.68"N, Longitude 5 Broken Bridge 2°18'21.53"W Latitude 51°47'39.64"N, Longitude 01452 6 Parkend Bridge (Castle) 2°19'28.11"W 720016 Saul Junction Bridge (Wycliffe Sculling Latitude 51°46'56.21"N, Longitude 01452 7 Centre) 2°21'18.39"W 740444 Latitude 51°46'45.45"N, Longitude 01452 Saul Junction Marina (Slip Way) 2°21'15.33"W 521880 Latitude 51°46'45.25"N, Longitude 01452 8 Sandfield Bridge 2°21'30.01"W 740565 Latitude 51°46'27.01"N, Longitude 01452 9 Fretherne Bridge 2°22'07.87"W 740582 Latitude 51°45'31.16"N, Longitude 01452 10 Splat Bridge 2°22'29.94"W 740578 Latitude 51°44'34.45"N, Longitude 01452 11 Cambridge Arms Bridge 2°22'55.35"W 890272 Latitude 51°44'10.66"N, Longitude 01452 12 Patch Bridge 2°23'43.32"W 890324 Latitude 51°44'08.75"N, Longitude 01452 13 Purton Upper Bridge 2°26'49.33"W 811384 Latitude 51°44'14.21"N, Longitude 01452 14 Purton Lower Bridge 2°26'57.29"W 811384 8. Every incident must be recorded in the Incident Book and Online Reporting System. The Water Safety Advisor will review the incident and add any further information to the Online Report. The Online Report is automatically sent to the Region and British Rowing.

Flow Chart for Incident

Local Fire – 999 or 112 or 01452 753333

Local Police – 999 or 112

Local Ambulance – 999 or 112

Gloucester Royal Hospital - 08454 222 222

British Waterways – 01452 318000 (Out of hours 0800 4799947)

Boathouse Details - Gloucester Rowing Club, 326 Bristol Road, Gloucester GL2 5DH 01452 523795 Latitude 51°50'41.54"N, Longitude 2°15'52.11"W

A few useful catch phrases:

DRAB Danger / Response / Airway / Breathing

PDCA Plan / Do / Check / Act

Righty tighty / Lefty lucy First Aid Aide Memoir

The primary survey Danger Are you or the casualty in any danger? If you have not already done so, make the situation safe and then assess the casualty. Response If the casualty appears unconscious check this by shouting ‘Can you hear me?’, ‘Open your eyes’ and gently shaking their shoulders. If there is a response:  If there is no further danger, leave the casualty in the position found and summon help if needed.  Treat any condition found and monitor vital signs - level of response, pulse and breathing.  Continue monitoring the casualty either until help arrives or he recovers. If there is no response:  Shout for help.  If possible, leave the casualty in the position found and open the airway.  If this is not possible, turn the casualty onto their back and open the airway. Airway Open the airway by placing one hand on the casualty’s forehead and gently tilting the head back, then lift the chin using 2 fingers only. This will move the casualty's tongue away from the back of the mouth. Breathing  Look, listen and feel for no more than 10 seconds to see if the casualty is breathing normally.  Look to see if the chest is rising and falling. Listen for breathing.  Feel for breath against your cheek. If the casualty is breathing normally, place them in the recovery position (see below). Check for other life-threatening conditions such as severe bleeding and treat as necessary. If the casualty is not breathing normally or if you have any doubt whether breathing is normal begin CPR:  If you have someone with you, send them to Dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately.  If you are alone Dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately and then return to help the casualty.

Agonal breathing This is common in the first few minutes after a sudden cardiac arrest. It usually takes the form of sudden irregular gasps for breath. It should not be mistaken for normal breathing and if it is present chest compressions and rescue breaths (together called cardio-pulmonary resuscitation or CPR) should be started without hesitation. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

 If you have someone with you, send them to dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately.  If you are alone dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately and then return to help the casualty. Give 30 chest compressions  Place heel of your hand in the centre of the chest.  Place other hand on top and interlock fingers.  Keeping your arms straight and your fingers off the chest, press down by 4-5cms. then release the pressure, keeping your hands in place.  Repeat the compressions 30 times, at a rate of 100 per minute. Give 2 rescue breaths.  Ensure the airway is open.  Pinch nose firmly closed.  Take a deep breath and seal your lips around the casualty’s mouth.  Blow into the mouth until the chest rises.  Remove your mouth and allow the chest to fall.  Repeat once more. Continue resuscitation, 30 compressions to 2 Rescue Breaths. Do not stop unless:  Emergency help arrives and takes over.  The casualty breathes normally or  You become so exhausted that you cannot carry on. Notes:  If you are alone, call an ambulance as soon as you know the casualty is not breathing - unless unconsciousness is due to drowning.  If two rescuers with the knowledge of CPR, are available, change every 2 minutes with minimal disruption.  If you are unable or unwilling to give rescue breaths, give chest compressions only. Continue at a rate of 100 per minute.  It is possible to identify the correct hand position without removing the child's clothes.

Recovery Position

Child / Adult

 An unconscious casualty who is breathing but has no other life- threatening conditions should be placed in the recovery position.  Turn casualty onto their side.  Lift chin forward in open airway position and adjust hand under the cheek as necessary.  Check casualty cannot roll forwards or backwards.  Monitor breathing and pulse continuously.  If injuries allow, turn the casualty to the other side after 30 minutes.