Event Risk Management
Our Approach
Pro Guarding recognises that water safety requirements are unique to each client, environment and situation. The effective delivery of water safety services requires an in-depth understanding of specific operational risks. To ensure these risks are appropriately managed, we adopt a strategic yet practical approach to risk management, risk assessment and water safety management planning.
Pro Guarding’s approach to operational risk is consistent with the seven key steps in managing risk as defined in AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines – as detailed below:
Operational Risk Assessment
Pro Guarding’s operational risk assessment is undertaken through the facilitation of a Risk Assessment Workshop, ideally attended by client nominated operational risk stakeholders. Through this process:
Operational risks are identified, analysed and evaluated
Risk owners, with single point accountability, are identified and nominated
Risk treatments/controls are identified and established
Risks and controls for inclusion in an event/service specific Water Safety Management Plan (WSMP) are identified
Primary water safety resourcing requirements are identified
An event/client specific operational risk register is developed (example shown below)
Water Safety Management Planning and Implementation
An event specific WSMP is developed upon completion of the operational risk assessment. In addition to describing risk controls, the WSMP will, as a minimum, define the water safety:
Scope
Personnel roles and responsibilities
Resources
Operational area controls
Training and competency
Communication
Personnel recovery, rescue and emergency response
A WSMP captures all aspects of water safety management requirements and is a key communication tool to be issued to Pro Guarding water safety personnel and shared with all event key stakeholders. Importantly, the WSMP documents the risk controls required to effectively mitigate operational risks.
Risk Monitoring and Review
Upon completion of delivery of water safety management services, Pro Guarding undertake a review of WSMP implementation and risk control effectiveness. This is undertaken in direct consultation with event key stakeholders and the results of this review are shared with Pro Guarding clients.
Water Safety Services
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Our Qualifications
We are dedicated to engaging qualified and experienced professionals in order to maintain the highest level of expertise and safety across all areas of our business.
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Water Safety & Elite Emergency Response
Pro Guarding provides an elite level of safety planning, facilitation and execution across a broad range of events – from school picnic days to major sporting events.
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TV & Film Production Support
We bring our filming roots from Bondi Rescue and experience working with cast and crew to provide on-shoot water safety and qualified medical support for screen production.
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Superyacht Crew Safety Training
Our Superyacht training program provides comprehensive water safety training, individualised programs and specialised water safety system facilitation for crew.