SLSNZ LIFEGUARD EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are some of the hazards to SLS members in the surf environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sun exposure, Hypothermia, Dehydration, Infectious diseases
What are the 7 steps of effective risk management that lifeguards carry out each day? -
CORRECT ANSWER identify the work
Identify the people likely to be affected by the work
Identify the hazards including environmental, human and objects
Identify and assess the risks that may result in harm to people
Apply preventative actions (controls) to help prevent harm to people
Monitor and review regularly
Implement emergency responses if required
Identify 2 ways SLSNZ protects its members - CORRECT ANSWER SLSNZ
regulations and policy statements
Trainings and refreshers
What has been put in place to protect SLS members taking part in sports? - CORRECT
ANSWER Code of conduct
All competitors refreshed
Risk assessment and management systems
Health and safety plans
What are the health and safety responsibilities of your club? - CORRECT ANSWER
Prevent harm to members and visitors of the club
Provide safe access to the club
Provide information, trainings and supervision
Inspect maintain and control the use of gear/equipment
Name two ways you can help to reduce harm to members (including yourself) and
visitors to your Surf Club. - CORRECT ANSWER Provide First aid when required
Use equipment in a safe and correct way.
Name three ways a lifeguard can protect themselves on the beach - CORRECT
ANSWER Wear appropriate clothing (wetsuits in the water long loose clothing on the
beach)
Stay out of the sun where possible
Wear gloves when providing first aid
, What is the purpose of NSOP's? - CORRECT ANSWER to give guidance and
regulations to clubs at a national level. eg. uniform, helicopter landings etc.
What is the purpose of CSOP's? - CORRECT ANSWER To give guidance and
regulations to club specific procedures. eg. patrol times
For public relations, why is it important to wear your uniform when on patrol? -
CORRECT ANSWER To be easily identifiable to members of the public and emergency
services.
Why is a good public perception of Surf Lifeguards important for Surf Life Saving? -
CORRECT ANSWER Public image is important because the majority of our funding
comes from the public sector such as donations sponsorships and the New Zealand
lottery grants board
Give three examples of When you should not be wearing your Patrol uniform -
CORRECT ANSWER At a party
On your way to a patrol
When you are at the beach but not on patrol
What are the four types of report forms and what information is gathered on them? -
CORRECT ANSWER Patrol captains report form, Incident report form, Patient report
form, IRB operations log.
What is a preventative action? - CORRECT ANSWER When a lifeguard identifies a
potentially dangerous situation and takes precautionary actions to prevent the situation
from developing into or contributing to a real emergency.
What is some of the data recorded on the Patrol and Membership Database (PAM)? -
CORRECT ANSWER PAM is used to log details of SLSNZ members (contact details,
awards, membership etc.) and patrols and incidents.
If your Club has an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) what qualifications must you have to be
able to drive it? - CORRECT ANSWER You must have a current motorcyclist or drivers
licence (same road rules apply)
What must you wear to operate an ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER An approved helmet
and be over the age of 18
Name three Items that an ATV must carry at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER First aid
and resuscitation equipment.
Rescue tube and swim fins.
A hand held radio protected by a water proof pouch or a base radio mounted to the
vehicle
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are some of the hazards to SLS members in the surf environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sun exposure, Hypothermia, Dehydration, Infectious diseases
What are the 7 steps of effective risk management that lifeguards carry out each day? -
CORRECT ANSWER identify the work
Identify the people likely to be affected by the work
Identify the hazards including environmental, human and objects
Identify and assess the risks that may result in harm to people
Apply preventative actions (controls) to help prevent harm to people
Monitor and review regularly
Implement emergency responses if required
Identify 2 ways SLSNZ protects its members - CORRECT ANSWER SLSNZ
regulations and policy statements
Trainings and refreshers
What has been put in place to protect SLS members taking part in sports? - CORRECT
ANSWER Code of conduct
All competitors refreshed
Risk assessment and management systems
Health and safety plans
What are the health and safety responsibilities of your club? - CORRECT ANSWER
Prevent harm to members and visitors of the club
Provide safe access to the club
Provide information, trainings and supervision
Inspect maintain and control the use of gear/equipment
Name two ways you can help to reduce harm to members (including yourself) and
visitors to your Surf Club. - CORRECT ANSWER Provide First aid when required
Use equipment in a safe and correct way.
Name three ways a lifeguard can protect themselves on the beach - CORRECT
ANSWER Wear appropriate clothing (wetsuits in the water long loose clothing on the
beach)
Stay out of the sun where possible
Wear gloves when providing first aid
, What is the purpose of NSOP's? - CORRECT ANSWER to give guidance and
regulations to clubs at a national level. eg. uniform, helicopter landings etc.
What is the purpose of CSOP's? - CORRECT ANSWER To give guidance and
regulations to club specific procedures. eg. patrol times
For public relations, why is it important to wear your uniform when on patrol? -
CORRECT ANSWER To be easily identifiable to members of the public and emergency
services.
Why is a good public perception of Surf Lifeguards important for Surf Life Saving? -
CORRECT ANSWER Public image is important because the majority of our funding
comes from the public sector such as donations sponsorships and the New Zealand
lottery grants board
Give three examples of When you should not be wearing your Patrol uniform -
CORRECT ANSWER At a party
On your way to a patrol
When you are at the beach but not on patrol
What are the four types of report forms and what information is gathered on them? -
CORRECT ANSWER Patrol captains report form, Incident report form, Patient report
form, IRB operations log.
What is a preventative action? - CORRECT ANSWER When a lifeguard identifies a
potentially dangerous situation and takes precautionary actions to prevent the situation
from developing into or contributing to a real emergency.
What is some of the data recorded on the Patrol and Membership Database (PAM)? -
CORRECT ANSWER PAM is used to log details of SLSNZ members (contact details,
awards, membership etc.) and patrols and incidents.
If your Club has an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) what qualifications must you have to be
able to drive it? - CORRECT ANSWER You must have a current motorcyclist or drivers
licence (same road rules apply)
What must you wear to operate an ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER An approved helmet
and be over the age of 18
Name three Items that an ATV must carry at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER First aid
and resuscitation equipment.
Rescue tube and swim fins.
A hand held radio protected by a water proof pouch or a base radio mounted to the
vehicle
