Page 1 of 18 SINGAPORE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2011 EVENT SAFETY PLAN (Version 1.1) Introduction This Event Safety Plan (ESP) may be supplied as a briefing pack for distribution to crews, officials, helpers, emergency & rescue personnel and other parties and on the basis that The Organizers are deemed to be in the need to know. Dragon Boating is an ‘Assumed Risk Water Contact Sport’ that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks; be responsible for their own actions and involvement; and fully understand that they have a duty of care towards other participants in the sport on the event day. Contents 1. Emergency Contact List 2. Emergency Services Provision 3. Who’s Involved 4. Info on Race Area Location 5. The Event 6. Safety Measures 7. Hazard Identification & Risk Rating 8. Risk Management Procedures 9. Organizer’s Pledge
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SINGAPORE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2011
EVENT SAFETY PLAN
(Version 1.1) Introduction This Event Safety Plan (ESP) may be supplied as a briefing pack for distribution to crews, officials, helpers, emergency & rescue personnel and other parties and on the basis that The Organizers are deemed to be in the need to know. Dragon Boating is an ‘Assumed Risk Water Contact Sport’ that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks; be responsible for their own actions and involvement; and fully understand that they have a duty of care towards other participants in the sport on the event day. Contents 1. Emergency Contact List
2. Emergency Services Provision
3. Who’s Involved
4. Info on Race Area Location
5. The Event
6. Safety Measures
7. Hazard Identification & Risk Rating
8. Risk Management Procedures
9. Organizer’s Pledge
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1. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST 1.1 Contact List (to be activated on Race Day) Organization Contact Person Designation Location or Contact
SDBA Mr John Kreamer Chief Official Race Tower
Mr Gordon Choi Technical Director Race Tower
Mr Andrew Tan Chief Umpire Umpire Boat
Ms Denise Chow Chief Judge Race Tower
Mr Raizal A Jalil Race Secretariat Race Tower
Ms Florence Yong
Chief Boat Marshall Boat Marshall Station
Mr Izwan A Jalil Chief Safety Officer Safety Boat
Emergency Services
Duty Officer Police 999
Duty Officer SCDF Ambulance 995
Duty Officer Civic Ambulance 1777
Duty Officer SCDF Rescue 995
2. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVISION 2.1 Emergency Plan
a. In an emergency (e.g. capsize, sudden onset of severe weather or other life threatening situation on land or on the water), the Chief Official will suspend the programme until the emergency is dealt with or have been neutralized.
b. For emergencies on land (e.g. lightning strike, etc), the Chief Official will
utilize the public address system as well as The Organizer’s event crew to manage and control the crowd by informing/advising them of the appropriate safe actions to be taken (eg. take appropriate shelter, etc)
c. In the advent of a disorderly situation involving fights, brawling, etc,
developing, The Organizers will revert the matter to the Singapore Police Force
d. For emergencies on water, the Chief Course Umpire will assume command
of all rescue operations and report directly to the Chief Official on the progress or outcome of the operation. Once back on shore, the Chief Official shall perform the tasks as described in Item 2.1.b, 2.1.d and 2.1.e
e. After the emergency has been dealt with or neutralized (for both on land or
on water), the Chief Official will, in consultation with both or either the Chief Safety Officer and Chief Course Umpire, review all the Safety Provisions in placed before deciding to rejoin the event.
f. If in the opinion of the Chief Official that any of the Safety Provisions (see
Item 2.1.f below) have been compromised or have not been dealt with, the Chief Official, in conjunction with both or either the Chief Safety Officer and
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Chief Course Umpire, shall amend or rectify the Safety Provisions to their satisfaction before deciding to rejoin the event.
g. For the purposes described in item 2.1.d and 2.1.e, the Safety Provisions are
identified as the following descriptions in this Event Safety Plan :- - Item 6: Safety Measures - Item 7: Hazard Identification & Risk Rating - Item 8: Risk Management Procedures
2.2 First Level Emergency Support
a. The Organizers will provide for First Level Emergency Support in the form of a First Aid Station and 2 ambulances provided by Civic Ambulance. The first aid station and 2 ambulances will be manned by 4 trained Medics (excluding the ambulance driver).
b. Civic Ambulance will be stationed on site at the Quartermaster (QM) Store
near to the Boat Marshalling Area. (Refer to Item 4: Info on Race Location) c. Civic Ambulance is capable of handling first rescuer life threatening
emergencies and their primary role is to evacuate such emergencies to the nearest accident and emergency (A&E) capable hospital (which has been identified to be the Changi General Hospital – CGH)
d. Whenever there is a medical casualty, the Civic Ambulance Medics will
assess the medical condition of the casualty and recommend to The Organizers the next medical course of action (to evacuate or not). The Organizers will unreservedly rely on the professional medical advice of Civic Ambulance Medics.
e. In the event that the Civic Ambulance have to leave the venue to evacuate a
casualty to the nearest hospital, a minimum of one Civic Ambulance Medic will remain behind to provide limited First Aid coverage. Until the Civic Ambulance return, The Organizers will rely on the call-on-demand Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) ambulance service for any medical emergencies.
f. In the event that there are multiple casualties requiring evacuation to the
nearest emergency medical facility, The Organizers will seek additional ambulance assistance from the call-on-demand SCDF ambulance service.
2.3 On-Water Emergency Support
a. The Organizers will provide a total of six(6) rescue boats (known as the On-Water Emergency Support Services) on the event days. These 6 boats are identified as follows:- - x1 Chief Course Umpire Boat - x2 Course Umpire Boat - x3 Safety Boats
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b. The x1 Chief Course Umpire Boat will be crewed by the Chief Course Umpire and one(1) trained boatman. The primary role is to provide officiating duties with the secondary role of safety support to provide rescue services in the advent of an on-water emergency.
c. The x2 Course Umpire Boats will be each crewed by one(1) Course Umpire,
one(1) trained Boatman. Their primary role is to assist the Chief Course Umpire in providing officiating duties with the secondary role of safety support to provide rescue services in the advent of an on-water emergency.
d. The x3 Safety Boats will be crewed by one(1) qualified Lifeguard and
one(1)trained boatman under the supervision of one(1) SCDF-trained Water Para-rescuer. The primary role is to provide rescue services in the advent of an on-water emergency.
e. The distribution of the five(6) boats shall be as follows:-
- Chief Course Umpire Boat: provide race officiating cover for Lanes 1 to 3 (3 lanes)
- Course Umpire Boat 1: provide race officiating cover for Lanes 4 to 6 - Course Umpire Boat 2: provide race interception to stop race in an on-
water emergency - Safety Boat 1: provide safety from outward leg of race course (along
Lane 6) - Safety Boat 2: provide safety cover from inward leg of race course (along
Lane 1) - Safety Boat 3: provide roaming cover for entire race course distance
f. In the advent of mass on-water emergency situation (e.g. multiple capsizes,
etc.) the SCDF-trained Water Para-Rescuer will assume command of the rescue operations.
g. The role of the Emergency On-Water Support Services is to initiate rescue
and evacuate the casualties to land where they will be given emergency first aid support, if required. The qualified lifeguards are also capable of rendering emergency cardio and pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), if necessary.
2.4 Higher Level Emergency Service Support
Higher Level Emergency Services will be provided by Singapore’s national public emergency services manned by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF), in the event of emergencies that resulted in large numbers of casualties beyond the capacity of the First Level Emergency First Aid Support to accommodate.
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2.4 Individual Emergency Service
a. Individuals requiring emergency treatment or services may utilize the First Aid Station provided by The Organizers.
b. Should individuals require higher level emergency or medical services and
want to initiate their own evacuation to the nearest A&E hospital, the recommended nearest A&E hospital would be the Changi General Hospital (CGH) – 10 minutes away at 70km/hr in smooth free-flowing traffic.
2.5 Recommended Evacuation Route (refer to any Singapore Street Directory):-
Bedok Reservoir Road (direction towards Tampines Avenue 1) – turn right into – Tampines Avenue 1 – turn right into – Simei Road – turn left into – Simei Street 3 – turn left into – CGH A&E
Team Managers are advised to familiarize themselves with the traveling route by consulting the Street Directories or actually recce the route prior to the event.
3. WHO’S INVOLVED:
The Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2010 is organized by the Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA) in conjunction with their co-partners:- a. People’s Association (PA) b. Temasek Polytechnic c. Public Utilities Board d. National Parks Board
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4. INFO ON RACE AREA LOCATION 4.1 Race Area
4.2 Race Course
a. The race course is 800m long and consists of six(6) racing lanes. Lane 1 is nearest to the near-shore.
b. For the NTUC Challenge Races, the race course is 500m long and consists
of six (6) racing lanes. c. For the PA and Breast Cancer Foundation Races, the race course is 300m
long and consists of seven(7) and four(4) racing lanes respectively. d. For the PM Cup, the race course is 1,000m long and consists of four(4)
racing lanes. e. The race course is clearly marked with floating buoys lane markers at every
50m intervals. The Finish Line end point is clearly indicated by flags planted into the last buoy
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f. All Dragon Boats as well as Race Course Umpire and Safety Boats can only travel within the designated authorized direction of travel as indicated in the Race Area Plan above (Item 4.1)
g. All Dragon Boats traveling to the Start Point must stop and give clear water
to an ongoing race. They can only proceed once the race has passed them.
4.3 Crew Check Area a. Teams will be called into the Crew Check Area to have their identity and team allegiance verified against the team nominal roll by Race Control and Chief Crew Checker. b. Teams must follow the instructions of Race Control and Chief Crew Checker. c. Only the competing Team and The Team Manager is allowed to enter the Crew Check Area. 4.4 Boat Marshalling Area (Embarkation / Disembarkation Point)
a. Teams must follow the instructions of the Chief Boat Marshall with regards to the embarkation and disembarkation procedures and sequence.
b. Teams entering the Boat Marshalling Area must put-on footwear and
Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
c. It is the Team Manager’s as well as Boat Captain’s responsibility to ensure that Teams report and check-in when called.
d. Team Manager and Boat Captain must ensure that their Team embarked in
the correct dragon boat (with regards to type, color and number)
5. THE START PROCEDURE
a. The event will utilize the Pontoon Start procedure. b. Teams must follow the instructions of The Starter at the start pontoon.
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c. Once the signal is given by The Starter, approach the start pontoon (see Drawing A) Drawing A: Drawing B: Approach the Start Pontoon when instructed Go into your racing lane first before backing by The Starter backing into the pontoon
d. To maintain alignment with your respective racing lane, go into the racing lane (up to the 50m mark) before reversing into the Start Pontoon (see Drawing B) e. The Aligner will then hold onto the dragon boat tail. To align the dragon boat into the lane, inform The Aligner to swing the dragon boat tail to the right or left. In the event of strong winds, The Aligner will pass a rope for the Drummer to hold onto to check the drift. (see Drawing C) Drawing C: Inform The Aligner to swing the dragon boat tail left or right to maintain proper alignment
f. The Steersman or Drummer is allowed to signal a NOT READY status when called by The Starter by raising his hand and clearly shouting “Not Ready’. However The Steersman and Drummer of each respective Team can only utilize this allowance once in their event.
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6. SAFETY MEASURES 6.1 Steersperson
a. All Steersperson must preferably be SDBA-certified. Team Managers must ensure that the steersperson has completed the SDBA Basic Helm Course and has been issued the relevant certificate certifying his/her proficiency to helm the dragon boat.
b. Only a certified steersperson would have undergone the required safety
training to helm the dragon boat and therefore has been trained on what to do in the advent of an emergency.
c. Alternatively, an SDBA Recreational Dragon Boat Instructor or an SDBA
Level 1 Technical Coach is also certified to helm the dragon boat.
6.2 Boat Captain
a. In accordance to the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Standards on Dragon Boat Racing Safety, Teams must appoint a Boat Captain to be in-charge of the crew while inside the dragon boat as well as during embarking and disembarking.
b. Traditionally, The Steersperson would assume the role of the Boat Captain
as they command the best views from inside the dragon boat.
c. The Boat Captain primary role is to control the crew’s actions inside the dragon boat. He/She would be responsible for giving the command to move or stop the dragon boat.
d. The Boat Captain is also responsible to maintain the dragon boat’s stability
and to prevent capsizing by controlling the crew’s movements, especially during the embarking/disembarking process.
e. In an emergency or a dangerous situation that may lead to capsizing or
swamping, the Boat Captain must alert the safety services of their predicament. This is done by raising/waving one or both hands over the head repeatedly to attract the attention of the nearest Rescue Crew.
f. In the event of capsize or swamping, the Boat Captain must maintain control
of the crew inside the water at all times until rescuers arrived. Boat Captains must make sure that all crew-members are accounted for and initiate a quick search for any missing crew. (refer to Item 6.4 Capsize/Swamping Drill)
g. After rescuers arrived on the scene, the Boat Captain must inform the
Rescue Crew of any missing crew-members. Once back on shore, the Boat Captain must ensure that all crew are accounted for and inform the Chief Official of any unaccounted or missing crew.
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Head Taildrummer
1st Row
Paddler 01
Paddler 02
2nd Row
Paddler 03
Paddler 04
3rd Row
Paddler 05
Paddler 06
4th Row
Paddler 07
Paddler 08
steersman
5th Row
Paddler 09
Paddler 10
Head Taildrummer
1st Row
Paddler 01
Paddler 02
drummer
1st Row
Paddler 01
Paddler 02
drummer
1st Row
Paddler 01
Paddler 02
2nd Row
Paddler 03
Paddler 04
2nd Row
Paddler 03
Paddler 04
2nd Row
Paddler 03
Paddler 04
3rd Row
Paddler 05
Paddler 06
3rd Row
Paddler 05
Paddler 06
3rd Row
Paddler 05
Paddler 06
4th Row
Paddler 07
Paddler 08
4th Row
Paddler 07
Paddler 08
4th Row
Paddler 07
Paddler 08
steersman
5th Row
Paddler 09
Paddler 10
steersman
5th Row
Paddler 09
Paddler 10
steersman
5th Row
Paddler 09
Paddler 10
6.3 Buddy System
All teams must adopt the Buddy System to better manage their crew’s safety. The system accorded each crew with a partner for mutual checking on safety and support in an emergency such as during a capsize or swamping.
Figure 1: Example of Buddy System for 10-crew dragon boat
a. Pair the paddlers according to their seating positions. Drummer will be paired with the 1st Row. Steersperson will be paired with the Last Row. The paired paddlers are now identified as the ‘Buddy’ for the other
b. Buddies will look out for each other’s well being, sign of distress or any other visible negative physical contra-indications. Should such situation arisen, the Buddy need to alert the Boat Captain. c. In a capsize or swamping, after checking on your own physical condition and that there are no injuries, check on the physical condition of your Buddy.
(refer Item 6.4: Capsize/Swamping Drill)
d. If your Buddy is physically missing or missed the roll call, alert the Boat Captain or the first Rescuer on the scene.
6.4 Capsize/Swamping Drill:
a. The Crew must be briefed on the Capsize Drill and know what to do in the event of one. Similarly, the Capsize Drill will also apply to a dragon boat swamping.
b. It is the responsibility of the Team Manager, Boat Captain and Steersperson
to ensure that The Crew is aware of the Capsize/Swamping Drill.
Figure 2: Dragon Boat Swamping
The dragon boat will be in a semi-submerged position
with one half underwater.
Figure 3: Dragon Boat Capsized
The dragon boat will be in a completely overturned (full capsized)
or partially overturned (half capsized) position.
Figure 2: Dragon Boat Swamping
The dragon boat will be in a semi-submerged position
with one half underwater.
Figure 3: Dragon Boat Capsized
The dragon boat will be in a completely overturned (full capsized)
or partially overturned (half capsized) position.
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c. The Capsize Drill has been designed to ensure the crew-members’ safety and well being during a dragon boat capsize or swamping. The drill will accord crew-members with the necessary expectations and actions to ensure a safe environment while awaiting rescue.
d. After a capsized or swamping, the crew will be ejected from the boat and into
the water. Crew is to initiate own self-preservation methods, such as keeping themselves afloat and right-side-up, etc, immediately.
e. Crew is required to stay close to the capsized/swamped dragon boat and try
to maintain any handhold onto the hull of the boat. The dragon boat is designed with reserved buoyancy and will not sink immediately. Staying close to the boat will facilitate faster and easier accounting of personnel as well as rescue.
f. Crew is to check on the status and condition of their respective self, checking
for any injuries. Inform the Boat Captain as well as your Buddy if you have any injuries.
g. Crew is then required to check on the status and condition of their buddy.
Inform the Boat Captain if your Buddy is missing or if he is too injured to account for himself.
h. Boat Captain to initiate a roll call to account for Crew i. If a Crew is missing, assume he/she is unconscious. Do a quick visual
search within your peripheral vision and try to locate the missing crew. j. If the missing Crew is not within your peripheral vision, assume he/she is
under the overturned hull of the dragon boat. Boat Captain to initiate a leg sweep procedure to feel for any body trapped underneath the boat.
Figure 4: Stay with the capsized or swamped dragon boat to facilitate
easier rescue and accounting of crew-members
Figure 4: Stay with the capsized or swamped dragon boat to facilitate
easier rescue and accounting of crew-members
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k. Once Rescuers arrived, Boat Captain to immediately inform the Rescuer on any missing Crew. If the Boat Captain is unable to account for The Crew, he/she must immediately make this known to the Rescuer.
l. Once back on shore, the Boat Captain must ensure that all crew are
accounted for and inform the Chief Official of any unaccounted or missing crew. (refer to item 2.1 for the Chief Official’s responsibilities in the Emergency Plan)
6.5 Rescue Crew
All rescue boats will be manned by a certified MPA license boatman and qualified life-guard. They will be on hand to cover the safe running of the race at all times and will be in constant communication with Race Control by means of a 2-way radio system (walkie-talkie).
6.6 Weak Swimmers
a. Like all water crafts, the dragon boat possessed the potential to capsize or swamped which will then result in crew-members getting immersed in the water.
b. Although the situation is manageable, the possibility of falling into the water
is therefore possible. If you have weak-swimmers in your crew, you are advised to please adopt a suitable identification system that can identify them clearly to rescuers in the event of a boat capsize or swamping.
c. You can also position them such that they will be in between strong or
efficient swimmers that can help them when in the water. Make sure that their life-vests are secured properly and they are aware of all the safety measures and provisions available to them.
Figure 5: Always assume any missing crew-member to be
trapped under the capsized dragon boat
Figure 6: Perform a Leg Sweep Procedure by sweeping your legs
under the capsized dragon boat to feel for human body. Figure 5: Always assume any missing crew-member to be
trapped under the capsized dragon boat
Figure 6: Perform a Leg Sweep Procedure by sweeping your legs
under the capsized dragon boat to feel for human body.
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6.7 Severe Weather Plan 6.7.1 Wet Weather Action Plan
a. For rain or showers exceeding Category 1 (Cat 1) rating of severe weather
condition classified by the Meteorological Services Department of the National Environment Agency (NEA), The Organizers will suspend the event until the all-clear is given by the NEA.
b. For rain or showers not exceeding Cat 1 rating of severe weather condition
classified by the Meteorological Services Department of the NEA, The Organizers may allow the race to continue provided all of the following conditions are possible:-
o no lightning strikes o visibility still clear up to 800m o water condition not detrimental to the safe handling of the dragon boat o rainfall does not exceed 10mm within 1 minute inside the dragon boat o all safety provisions still in place and functional o Conditions of Item 4 of the Hazard Identification & Risk Rating are still
met
c. For the above purpose, The Organizers will be in constant contact with the NEA’s weather information services at hotline Dial-a-Weather 6542 7788 to remain updated of the weather and climate conditions during the entire duration of the 27th River Regatta on both days.
d. The Organizers will keep all the participants updated on the progress and
decision to carry-on with the races in the advent of rain or showers via the public announcement system.
6.7.2 Lightning Strikes Action Plan
a. In the advent of a clearly visible lightning strike, The Organizers will immediately suspend the programme.
b. The Organizers will, via the Public Address (PA) System and Event Crew, inform/advise the crowd to seek appropriate shelter c. All dragon boats will be recalled to the shore and the crew disembarked to seek appropriate shelter. d. The Organizers will utilize the international safety standard to wait for 20
minutes after the initial lightning strike for the subsequent one. If there is none, The Organizers will rejoin the programme. As long as there is, the programme shall remain suspended.
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7. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK RATING s/n Type of
Hazard Risk Control Measures A* B* C* Additional Measures
Teams - Compulsory qualified Steersman - Compulsory wearing of PFD - Teams have been briefed on the actions
to be performed in the event of a collision via the Team Manager’s Briefing
The Organizers - Wide and clearly defined lanes - Course Umpires following closely behind will advise Teams on their steerage
3 2 3
- Detailed Emergency Plan in placed in case of capsize or swamping resulting from the collision
- Course Umpires equipped with megaphones to communicate directly with Teams concerning their steerage
- Appointment of Boat Captain
to command movement of dragon boat
3
Collision with other Vessels e.g. Safety Boats, etc.
- Knocks - Impact-related injuries - Fractures/ Dislocations - Lose consciousness - Immersion - Panic - Ran over by propeller
Teams - Compulsory qualified Steersman - Compulsory wearing of PFD - Appointment of Boat Captain to command movement of dragon boat - Teams have been briefed on the actions
to be performed in the event of a collision via the Team Manager’s Briefing
The Organizers - Teams, Course Umpires and Rescue Boats have been informed on the authorized water traffic pattern - Race Umpires tasked to ensure the race
course, including the adjacent waterway is clear before the start of every event
2 3 3
- Controlled movement of Course Umpire and Rescue Boats
On Land - Availability of tents to be used as temporary shelter On Water - All dragon boats are required to return to
the Boat Marshalling Area and disembark
- Course Umpire and Rescue Boats will ensure all dragon boats return to the Marshalling Area
2 3 3
- Emergency Plan dealing with such contingencies in placed (refer to Item 2.1: Emergency Plan)
- Severe Weather Plan
describing the actions to be taken is in placed (refer Item 6.7: Severe Weather Plan)
- The Organizers will use the
public address (PA) system to provide warning and advisory regarding severe weather
5
Slips and Tripping at Embarkation/ Disembarkation E/D Point
- Fall related injuries
- Fractures/
Dislocations - Bleeding
Teams - Appointment of Boat Captain to control
movement of crew especially at the Boat Marshalling Area
- Compulsory wearing of footwear - Compulsory wearing of PFD within the
Boat Marshalling Area
1 2 1 - Provision of sufficient numbers
of Boat Marshalls to assist the Chief Boat Marshall
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- Lose consciousness
- Immersion - Panic
The Organizers - Appointment of Boat Marshall to manage
the Boat Marshalling Area
6 Heat Strokes
- Dehydration - Fainting - Secondary
injuries caused by fall/knocks
- Loss
consciousness - Hypovolemic
Shock, Coma, Death
Teams - Teams have been advised to provide for
own water supply via the Team Manager’s Briefing
The Organizers - Provision of First Level Emergency
Medical Support Services
1 1 1
- Civic ambulance and Medics are in placed
- Elaborate Emergency Services
Provision Plan in placed
7
Steersman/ Drummer falling into the water
- Immersion - Fall related
injuries - Knocks and
lose consciousness
Teams - Compulsory qualified Steersman - Compulsory wearing of PFD - Mandatory requirement stated in Entry
Rules that crew must be able to swim 50m in light clothing
The Organizers - On Water Emergency Support services
are in placed
1 1 1
- Team Managers have been briefed in the Team Managers Briefing:- a. Start Procedure
b. Crew to check dragon boat
before leaving the Boat Marshalling Area, eg. drum, rudder fully secured, etc.
8 Litter hazards on land and in the water
- Fall/Slip related injuries
- On Land, Contract cleaners and designated litter collection bins are in placed - On Water, The Organizers will mobilize the On Water Emergency Support services to remove any water-borne litter that posed significant risk to the dragon boats whenever necessary
1 1 1
- The Race Announcer will periodically remind the crowd over the PA System to maintain cleanliness and housekeeping
9
Consumption of alcohol related incidents
- alcohol consumption related illness
- secondary
injuries caused by falls/ knocks
- Absolute alcohol consumption ban for Teams taking part
- Team Managers and Boat Captains are
responsible for the behavior of crew-members
2 1 1
- Land and On-water Emergency Services are in placed
10 Water-borne illnesses and diseases
- illness
- in water condition poor, PUB will issue the necessary advisory and warnings
- Emergency Services are in placed
1 1 1 - Actual water quality unknown but not polluted and under constant monitoring by PUB
11 Uncontrolled Crowd
- personal injuries
- mass panic
- Event zones, such as Boat Marshalling Area, etc, are separated from the public by safety barricades
- PA System for Race Announcer and M/C to communicate direct to the crowd are in placed
- Emergency Plan to deal with crowd trouble are in placed (refer Item 2.1.c: Emergency Plan)
1 1 1
- The Organizers will seek the Singapore Police Force intervention in the advent of a crowd trouble
Key: A – Likelihood B – Severity C – Risk Rating
Likelihood Rating Guide 1 – Very Unlikely 2 – Unlikely 3 – Likely 4 – Very Likely
Severity Rating Guide 1 – Not Serious 2 – Concern 3 – Serious 4 – Very Serious
Risk Rating Guide 1 – Very Low 2 – Low 3 – High 4 – Very High
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8. RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
In the event of one of the risks occurring, the following procedures are to be followed.
Hazard Sub-Hazard Procedure (Race Control will review Safety Provisions at once)
Capsize or Swamping
Immersion, panic
1. Chief Official shall suspend the race programme immediately. 2. Rescue Boats, with the assistance of the Course Umpire Boats, shall commence recovery operations immediately 3. Chief Course Umpire shall oversee the rescue operation 4. Check for missing crew-member. If not found, Chief Official shall
cancel the entire event and seek Police Coast Guard’s intervention
5. If all crew-members accounted for, check for injuries and shock.
Injuries and Shock
1. Life threatening injuries and severe shocks shall be immediately evacuated to the hospital 2. With regards to other lesser injuries, The Chief Official shall act on the medical recommendation of the Medics at the First Aid Station
Collisions
Capsize or Swamping Similar to Capsize or Swamping hazard
Injuries and Shock Similar to Capsize or Swamping hazard
Material Damage
1. Crew inside the affected dragon boat shall make immediate damage assessment to check for any leaks or breakages 2. If there are leaks/breakages, alert the nearest Rescue Boat 3. Chief Boat Marshall or Chief Course Umpire shall decide to allow dragon boat to maneuver under their own power or have it towed to the Boat Marshalling Area
Severe weather conditions
Heavy Rains
1. Refer Item 6.7.1: Wet Weather Action Plan 2. Chief Official will suspend the race programme until the all clear
issued by NEA Meteorological Services or the requirements in Item 6.7.1.b has been satisfied
Lightning Strikes
1. Refer to Item 6.7.2: Lightning Strikes Action Plan 2. The international standard of all-clear (no subsequent follow-up
lightning strikes) 20 minutes after the initial lightning strike shall be observed.
3. As long as there are lightning strikes within the 20 minutes interval, the race programme shall remain suspended 4. The Chief Official may only decide to rejoin the race programme if
there are no lightning strikes within the 20 minutes interval from the first initial strike
Falling at Embarkation/ Disembarkation (E/D) Point
Injuries and Shock
1. Life threatening injuries and severe shocks shall be immediately evacuated to the hospital 2. With regards to other lesser injuries, The Chief Official shall act on the medical recommendation of the Medics at the First Aid Station
Immersion
1. Boat Marshall shall initiate recovery process immediately 2. As the area of fall is in close proximity to shore and boat pontoon,
recovery can be initiated by anyone in close contact with the casualty
Danger area, eg. protrusions that can cause tripping, etc
1. The Boat Marshall shall assess the situation and have the danger removed. If unable to do so, he shall report the matter to the Chief Official
2. The Chief Official in consultation with the Chief Safety Officer shall suspend the race programme until the danger has been removed or sufficiently neutralized (by putting-up warning signs, etc)
Heat Strokes Lose of Consciousness
1. The Chief Official shall suspend the Race Programme as heat strokes are life threatening emergencies. This is to permit full focus on stabilizing or reviving the casualty
2. Unconscious casualties shall be evacuated to the hospital immediately 3. For lesser degrees of heat exhaustion, The Chief Official shall act
on the medical recommendation of the Medics at the First Aid Station
Steersman/ Drummer falling into water
Immersion
1. Dragon Boat crew shall initiate recovery process immediately as the area of fall will be in close proximity 2. Rescue Boats shall approach the affected dragon boat to render assistance, if necessary 3. If casualty did not resurface after the immersion, call for Rescue
Boat intervention immediately. If still not found, The Chief Official shall cancel the entire event and seek Police Coast Guard’s intervention
Injuries and Shock
1. Boat Captain to assess physical condition of the casualty. Call for Rescue Boat assistance to evacuate casualty to the First Aid Point if necessary
2. Life threatening injuries and severe shocks shall be immediately evacuated to the hospital 3. With regards to other lesser injuries, The Chief Official shall act on the medical recommendation of the Medics at the First Aid Station
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Litter Hazards on Land or Water
Injuries
1. Life threatening injuries and severe shocks shall be immediately evacuated to the hospital 2. With regards to other lesser injuries, The Chief Official shall act on the medical recommendation of the Medics at the First Aid Station
Alcohol Consumption
Drunkenness
1. Have the drunk’s fellow teammates tend to him/her 2. Seek medical aide at the First Aid Station, if necessary 3. The drunk’s Team shall be issued a Warning to remove the drunk from the race venue. 4. The drunk’s Team risked ejection from the event well as statutory punishment if Requirement 3 above not complied with
Disorderly Behavior
1. Have the drunk’s fellow teammates tend to him/her 2. If still unabated, The Chief Official shall seek the Singapore Police Force intervention 3. The drunk’s Team shall be ejected from the entire event and statutory punishment imposed
Water-borne Illnesses
Illness If any advisory or warning concerning water quality that affects the health is forthcoming from PUB or NEA, The Chief Official shall cancel the Singapore River Regatta event.
Crowd Trouble Fighting, Brawling, Riot
1. The Chief Official shall suspend the race programme and seek the Singapore Police Force intervention. 2. If situation still unabated, The Chief Official shall consider cancelling the event
Medical Emergencies
Cardiac Arrest, Asthma, etc
1. Life threatening cases as determined by the Medics shall be immediately evacuated to the hospital 2. With regards to other lesser medical emergencies, The Chief Official shall act on the medical recommendation of the Medics at
the First Aid Station (whether to advise the casualty to seek higher medical aide by making his/her own way to the hospital)
9. ORGANIZER’S PLEDGE
The SDBA hereby pledge that we will undertake, cater for and provide the necessary safety provisions for the safe management of the above event as mentioned in this Event Safety Plan. We have also discharge our safety responsibility to the respective participating teams by briefing them about the concerns of the Event Safety Plan through the Team Manager’s Briefing
9.1 To All Users of this Event Safety Plan: (ESP)
a. This Event Safety Plan (ESP) has been specially customized for the National School 2010. It should be treated as a guide to ensure a safe programme of events. Still, the user of this ESP is reminded that safety functions best if practiced by the individual first.
b. This ESP is not comprehensive and the Organizers acknowledge that some
information may have been left out but please be reassured that if there are, it is not intentional or deliberate.
c. The ESP has been formulated to the best knowledge and ability of the
Organizers. The User is encourage to help expand the coverage of this ESP and if they have any feedback, information or clarifications, please contact The Organizers
