Parks and Recreation Department
Chapter 736
Division 28
OCEAN BEACH SAFETY AND LIFESAVING PROGRAM
736-028-0030
Cities and Counties: Standards
(1) Quality of Overall Performance — A recognized acceptable lifesaving system or an approved adaptation of one of these systems must be employed. Two recognized systems are: The Surf Lifesaving Association of Australia, and the Los Angeles County Ocean Beach Lifesaving Program. Evidence must be produced that a like quality of performance is being achieved.
(2) Individual Proficiencies:
(a) Lifesaving — Lifeguards must have at least a current Water Safety Certificate and be able to demonstrate acceptable proficiency in lifesaving technique;
(b) First Aid — Lifeguards must have a current standard or advanced Red Cross first aid card and be able to demonstrate acceptable proficiency in first aid practices;
(c) In-service training must be an integral part of the lifesaving program;
(d) Proficiency drills and practice sessions also must be an integral part of the program;
(e) A record of practice sessions and rescue attempts is to be submitted to the appropriate Region State Parks Supervisor at the end of each session.
(3) Required Equipment:
(a) There must be at least one guard tower or designated lifesaving post at each designated swim area;
(b) Radio and/or telephones must be available at the tower or station to immediately summon additional lifesaving assistance in the event of an emergency;
(c) A vehicle must be available at or near the tower or station for immediate use.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 390.280
History:
PR 3-1986, f. & ef. 3-14-86
PR 2-1981, f. & ef. 2-25-81