LLRC SAFETY BULLETIN #3: SAFETY EQUIPMENT LOCKER

As part of our plan to increase awareness of safety issues related to the sport of rowing, we have designated one of the metal lockers at the entrance to Bay 1 for storage of various safety materials. The locker is marked “SAFETY GEAR”. By consolidating important safety equipment in one location, the members will have ready access to items that may be needed in an emergency.

The following items are currently stored in the locker:

a. A supply of wearable personal flotation devices (PFDs), i.e., life jackets. All LLRC power boats are equipped with adequate PFDs matched to the maximum capacity of each boat;  however, there may be occasions when additional PFDs are needed. PFDs are also provided in childrens’ sizes. Georgia law requires all children under 10 years of age to wear a PFD while onboard any moving open boat such as a skiff or referee launch.

b. Four yellow safety gear bags each containing two blankets of synthetic material and eight survival (space) blankets. During cold weather (from 1 November to 1 April), one of those  bags of blankets should be taken on each safety launch to be available for treatment of hypothermia. The blanket bag should be returned to the locker after each practice.

c. A large first aid kit. This is the same kit that accompanies the race team on trips to regattas and thus may not be available at all times. Note that all LLRC power boats are equipped with a small first aid kit at all times.

d. A small fire extinguisher.

e. A supply of Safety Bulletins that are in effect.

Additional items will be added to the locker as they become available.

If you have occasion to remove items from the locker, please ensure that those items are returned immediately following use. If items have been lost or damaged, notify the Executive Director so replacements can be obtained.

If you use items from the first aid kit, notify the Executive Director so the kit can be restocked.

A bulletin board is attached to the locker. A list of important phone numbers is posted. The times for sunrise, sunset and the lake water temperature are also posted. Safety Bulletins and additional safety related notices will also be posted from time to time.