2.2 Beachsafe

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SLSSA Standard Operating Procedures are controlled documents. Printed copies may become out of date and should not be relied on as the current version of the procedure.

To display this SOP in a patrol room, operations area, training environment, or similar location, use the QR code below so personnel can access the current online version.

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This QR code links to the current online version at sops.surflifesavingsa.com.au.

2.2 Beachsafe

Purpose

To outline the single public safety information portal that should be used by all lifesaving services.

Procedure

SLSCs and services must align and promote consistent public safety messages to all stakeholders.

Beachsafe provides consistent public safety information and patrolled locations/times to the public in both website and smart-phone application formats. Patrol service information inputted into Surfguard aligns directly to public information available through Beachsafe.

Beachsafe is the central reference point for all public safety information released internally and externally by SLS services. This includes:

Media Releases/media enquiries – key safety messages should align and media releases/ enquiries should be referred to Beachsafe for more information.
Surf Club/Service websites – safety information tabs/pages should link directly to Beachsafe.
Public information/education collateral – should align key messages and reference Beachsafe.
Social media posts regarding public safety information should refer to Beachsafe.
External partners/agencies should be encouraged to link their websites, media releases and other communications regarding beach/surf safety to Beachsafe.

CAUTION: The Beachsafe app is linked to the SLSA Operations app. Any photos taken with and used in the Operations App can be displayed on the relevant Beachsafe App page of your beach.

References

This document must not be displayed, including in a patrol room, or reproduced in any form, without permission from the Lifesaving Department, Surf Life Saving SA.

2.1 Information Management and Online Services 2.3 Contact Information for Members of the Public