Chapter 8 MAINTAINING VIGILANCE
STUDY GUIDE AND ACTUAL ANSWERS.
Vigilance - Answer s being alert, attentive and always prepared to react while on watch
station rotation - Answer occurs when one lifeguard assumes the responsibilities from another
lifeguard.Moving from one duty station to another may seem simple, but it is a period of increased risk
for guests due to its potential impact on lifeguard vigilance
When rotating lifeguard stations, you will: - Answer • Ensure that the 10/20 Protection Standard is
always maintained
• Avoid distractions that may prevent you from recognizing a guest in distress
• Be ready to react to any guest situation
• Perform a proactive bottom scan of your zone
Proactive Bottom Scan - Answer conducted prior to accepting and also when exiting zone of protection
responsibilities. This scan is a careful check of the bottom of the zone that is already being protected by
another lifeguard
Keep Your Rotation Safe - Answer -Always maintain the 10/20 Protection Standard while rotating
-When rotating in and rotating out, you must complete a Proactive Bottom Scan
-Keep communication to a minimum
-Face the zone when communicating during rotation -If exchanging equipment, do so in a safe way that
will not compromise your 10/20 Protection Standard
five minute scanning strategy® - Answer involves changing your posture every five (5) minutes to stay
alert. You might move from a sitting position to a standing or roving position
Rotational task balance - Answer involves alternating your primary duty to watch your zone with other
activities such as cleaning, slide dispatch, life jacket distribution, customer service, and breaks. Moving in
and out of your primary duty that requires you to maintain the 10/20 Protection Standard can help keep
you more alert.
STUDY GUIDE AND ACTUAL ANSWERS.
Vigilance - Answer s being alert, attentive and always prepared to react while on watch
station rotation - Answer occurs when one lifeguard assumes the responsibilities from another
lifeguard.Moving from one duty station to another may seem simple, but it is a period of increased risk
for guests due to its potential impact on lifeguard vigilance
When rotating lifeguard stations, you will: - Answer • Ensure that the 10/20 Protection Standard is
always maintained
• Avoid distractions that may prevent you from recognizing a guest in distress
• Be ready to react to any guest situation
• Perform a proactive bottom scan of your zone
Proactive Bottom Scan - Answer conducted prior to accepting and also when exiting zone of protection
responsibilities. This scan is a careful check of the bottom of the zone that is already being protected by
another lifeguard
Keep Your Rotation Safe - Answer -Always maintain the 10/20 Protection Standard while rotating
-When rotating in and rotating out, you must complete a Proactive Bottom Scan
-Keep communication to a minimum
-Face the zone when communicating during rotation -If exchanging equipment, do so in a safe way that
will not compromise your 10/20 Protection Standard
five minute scanning strategy® - Answer involves changing your posture every five (5) minutes to stay
alert. You might move from a sitting position to a standing or roving position
Rotational task balance - Answer involves alternating your primary duty to watch your zone with other
activities such as cleaning, slide dispatch, life jacket distribution, customer service, and breaks. Moving in
and out of your primary duty that requires you to maintain the 10/20 Protection Standard can help keep
you more alert.
