EVENT SAFETY PLAN - Singapore Dragon Boat Association · EVENT SAFETY PLAN: SRR 2012 Page 7 of 22 4.4 Lifeguards will be stationed in SB-3 and SB-5. 4.5 The role of the Emergency

EVENT SAFETY PLAN

SINGAPORE RIVER REGATTA 2012

3th – 4th NOVEMBER 2012

EVENT SAFETY PLAN: SRR 2012

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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.


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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 EVENT INFORMATION......................................................................4 2 EMERGENCY PLAN............................................................................5 3 LAND EMERGENCY SUPPORT............................................................5 4 WATER EMERGENCY SUPPORT.........................................................6

5 INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY SERVICE....................................................7

6 INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN.............................................................8

7 LIGHTNING STRIKE ACTION PLAN......................................................8

8 SAFETY CONTROL

8.1 The Steersperson...................................................................9

8.2 Appointment of Boat Captain................................................9

8.3 The Buddy System..................................................................10

8.4 Capsize/Swamping Drill..........................................................11

8.5 Weak Swimmers.....................................................................13

9 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK RATING..........................................14

10 RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES....................................................19


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1. EVENT INFORMATION

1.1 Emergency Contact List Designation

(will be activated and active on Race Day):- Location

Chief Official Race Tower Technical Director Race Tower Chief Judge Race Tower Chief Umpire Umpire Boat Chief Boat Marshall Boat Marshall Area Chief Safety Officer Race Tower/Umpire Boat Race Secretariat Race Secretariat Area

1.2 a. Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA)

Organizers

- National Sport Authority (NSA) for the sport of dragon boat b. People’s Association (PA) - Co partner c. Civil Service Club (CSC) - Co partner d. Public Utilities Board (PUB) - National Authority, Singapore River e. United Overseas Bank (UOB) - Landowner, UOB Plaza 1.3 Site Layout


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2. EMERGENCY PLAN

2.1 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.

2.2 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 (i.e. take appropriate shelter, etc)

2.3 In the advent of a disorderly situation involving fights, brawling, etc, developing, The Organizers will revert the matter to the Singapore Police Force

2.4 For emergencies on water, the Chief Safety Officer will assume command of all rescue operations and report directly to the Chief Official on the progress or outcome of the operation.

2.5 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 Technical Director, review all the Safety Provisions in placed before deciding to rejoin the event.

2.6 If in the opinion of the Chief Official that any of the Safety Provisions have been compromised or have not been dealt with, the Chief Official, in conjunction with both or either the Chief Safety Officer and Technical Director, shall amend or rectify the Safety Provisions to their satisfaction before deciding to rejoin the event.

3 LAND EMERGENCY SUPPORT

3.1 The Organizers will provide for Land Emergency Support in the form of a First Aid Station and 2 ambulances. The first aid station and 2 ambulances will be manned by 4 trained Medics (excluding the ambulance driver).

3.2 The Ambulances will be stationed on site, near to the Boat Marshall Area (Refer to Item 1.3: Site Layout)


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3.3 The Ambulances are 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 Singapore General Hospital – SGH)

3.4 Whenever there is a medical casualty, the 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 the Medics.

3.5 In the event that one or both Ambulance have to leave the venue to evacuate a casualty to the nearest hospital, a minimum of one Medic will remain behind to provide limited First Aid coverage. Until the Ambulance return, The Organizers will rely on the call-on-demand Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) ambulance service for any medical emergencies.

3.6 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.

4 WATER EMERGENCY SUPPORT (see 1.3: Site Layout)

4.1 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:- a. SB1: Chief Umpire Boat b. SB2: Traffic Control-Elgin Bridge c. SB3: Traffic Control-Raffles Landing Point d. SB4: Traffic Control-Cavenagh Bridge e. SB5: Traffic Control-End Zone f. SB6: Race Umpire Boat

4.2 The x2 Umpire Boat will be crewed by the Chief or Race Umpire and one(1)

trained boatman. The primary role is to provide officiating duties.

4.3 The x4 Traffic Control Boats will be each crewed by one(1) Race Marshall and one(1) trained Boatman. Their primary role is signal other river traffic to stop/move when a race is in progress.


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4.4 Lifeguards will be stationed in SB-3 and SB-5.

4.5 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.

5 INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

5.1 Individuals requiring emergency treatment or services may utilize the First Aid Station provided by The Organizers.

5.2 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 Singapore General Hospital (CGH) – 15 minutes away at 70km/hr in smooth free-flowing traffic.

5.3 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.

6 INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN

6.1 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.

6.2 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:-

a. no lightning strikes

b. visibility still clear up to 800m

c. water condition not detrimental to the safe handling of the dragon boat

d. rainfall does not exceed 10mm within 1 minute inside the dragon boat

e. all safety provisions still in place and functional


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f. Conditions of the Hazard Identification & Risk Rating are still met

6.3 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 race days.

6.4 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.

7 LIGHTNING STRIKE ACTION PLAN

7.1 In the advent of a clearly visible lightning strike, The Organizers will immediately suspend the programme.

7.2 The Organizers will, via the Public Address (PA) System and Event Crew, inform/advise the crowd to seek appropriate shelter

7.3 All dragon boats will be recalled to the shore and the crew disembarked to seek appropriate shelter.

7.4 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.

8 SAFETY CONTROL 8.1

The Steersperson

8.1.1 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.

8.1.2 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.


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8.1.3 Alternatively, an SDBA Recreational Dragon Boat Instructor or an SDBA Level 1 Technical Coach is also certified to helm the dragon boat.

8.2

Appointment of Boat Captain

8.2.1 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.

8.2.2 Traditionally, The Steersperson would assume the role of the Boat Captain as they command the best views from inside the dragon boat.

8.2.3 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.

8.2.4 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.

8.2.5 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.

8.2.6 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)

8.2.7 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

8.3

Buddy System

8.3.1 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

8.3.2 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

8.3.3 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.

8.3.4 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 8.4: Capsize/Swamping Drill)

8.3.5 If your Buddy is physically missing or missed the roll call, alert the Boat Captain or the first Rescuer on the scene.


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8.4

Capsize/Swamping Drill

8.4.1 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.

8.4.2 It is the responsibility of the Team Manager, Boat Captain and Steersperson to ensure that The Crew is aware of the Capsize/Swamping Drill.

8.4.3 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.

8.4.4 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.

8.4.5 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.

Figure 2: Dragon Boat SwampingThe dragon boat will be in a semi-submerged positionwith one half underwater.

Figure 3: Dragon Boat CapsizedThe dragon boat will be in a completely overturned (full capsized)or partially overturned (half capsized) position.

Figure 2: Dragon Boat SwampingThe dragon boat will be in a semi-submerged positionwith one half underwater.

Figure 3: Dragon Boat CapsizedThe dragon boat will be in a completely overturned (full capsized)or partially overturned (half capsized) position.

Figure 4: Stay with the capsized or swamped dragon boat to facilitate easier rescue and accounting of crew-membersFigure 4: Stay with the capsized or swamped dragon boat to facilitate easier rescue and accounting of crew-members


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8.4.6 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.

8.4.7 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.

8.4.8 Boat Captain to initiate a roll call to account for Crew

8.4.9 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.

8.4.10 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.

8.4.11 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.

8.4.12 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.

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 legsunder 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 legsunder the capsized dragon boat to feel for human body.


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8.5

Weak Swimmers

8.5.1 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.

8.5.2 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.

8.5.3 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.


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9 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK RATING

s/n Type of Hazard

Risk Control Measures A* B* C* Additional Measures

1 Capsize /

Swamping

- Knocks

- Impact-related injuries

- Fractures/ Dislocations

- Immersion

- Drowning

- Compulsory qualified Steersman

Teams

- Compulsory wearing of PFD

- Teams have been briefed on the Capsize Drill via this

ESP document

- Employment of the Buddy System

- All safety precautions are readily available on SDBA

website

- Detailed Emergency Plan in placed

The Organizers

- Provision of sufficient numbers of Rescue Boats

- Provision of sufficient numbers of emergency-

trained personnel

1 1 2

- Appointment of Boat Captain to control crew inside the dragon boat

- Proximity of shore

- Easy recovery from shore

2 Dragon Boat

Collisions

- Knocks



- Lose consciousness

- Immersion

- Panic


Teams


- Teams have been briefed on the actions to be

performed in the event of a collision via the Team

Manager’s Briefing

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


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- Clearly defined lanes

The Organizers

- Umpires following closely behind will advise Teams

on their steerage

- Appointment of Boat Captain to command movement of dragon

boat

3

Collision with other Vessels

e.g. Safety Boats, etc.

- Knocks




- Immersion

- Panic

- Ran over by propeller


Teams


- 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

- Teams, Course Umpires and

The Organizers

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

- Compulsory qualified coxswain steering the Course Umpire and Rescue Boats

- No other water traffic expected on race day

4

Severe weather

conditions during

- Lightning strike

- Availability of tents to be

On Land 2 3 3

- Emergency Plan dealing with such contingencies in placed (refer to Item 2.1:


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competition

- Hypothermia

- Panic

- Capsize/ Swamping

- Collisions

used as temporary shelter

- All dragon boats are required to return to the

Boat Marshalling Area and disembark

On Water

- Course Umpire and Rescue Boats will ensure all dragon boats return to the

Marshalling Area

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/ Disembarkatio

n E/D Point

- Fall related injuries


- Bleeding


- Immersion

- Panic

- Appointment of Boat Captain to control movement of crew

especially at the Boat Marshalling Area

Teams

- Compulsory wearing of footwear

- Compulsory wearing of PFD within the Boat

Marshalling Area

- Appointment of Boat Marshall to manage the Boat Marshalling Area

The Organizers

1 2 1

- Provision of sufficient numbers of Boat Marshalls to assist the Chief Boat Marshall

6 Heat Strokes

- Dehydration

- Fainting

- Secondary injuries

caused by fall/knocks

- Loss consciousness

- Shock, Coma, Death

- Teams have been advised to provide for own water

supply via the Team Manager’s Briefing

Teams

- Provision of First Level Emergency Medical

Support Services

The Organizers

1 1 1

- Ambulance and Medics are in placed

- Elaborate Emergency Services Provision Plan in placed


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7

Steersman/ Drummer

falling into the water

- Immersion

- Fall related injuries

- Knocks and lose

consciousness


Teams


- Mandatory requirement stated in Entry Rules that

crew must be able to swim 50m in light clothing

- On Water Emergency Support services are in

placed

The Organizers

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

1 1 1

- Actual water quality unknown but not polluted and under constant monitoring by PUB


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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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10 RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

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 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 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


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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





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


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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





Litter Hazards on Land or Water

Injuries





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.


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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)

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