National Lifeguard Techniques/Principles/ Safety Cues & Key Points Scanning & Observation Need to Knows Principles Safety Cues & Key Points 10:30 Rule Scanning must be continuous to be When outdoors, use sun glasses Systematic Scan Pattern effective Bottom middle, top Scanning environment includes your other Victim Recognition Back is never to the water LG RID Factor Perceptual Blindness Prevention Zones: Intensive & Extensive Positioning & Movement Need to Knows Principles Safety Cues & Key Points Pre-determined pivot position Locate pivot points where most of the Plant full foot, short, small steps Pre-determined focal point designated zone can be seen, thus Move with a sense of purpose: minimizing the amount of movement Wear appropriate, non-slip footwear with To minimize blind spots required to achieve the 10:30 rule. straps and arch support To maximize pool coverage Move with a sense of urgency when required, do not run Rotation
National Lifeguard Techniques/Principles/ Safety Cues & Key Points Scanning & Observation Need to Knows Principles Safety Cues & Key Points 10:30 Rule Systematic Scan Pattern Bottom middle, top Victim Recognition RID Factor Perceptual Blindness Zones: Intensive & Extensive Scanning must be continuous to be effective Back is never to the water Prevention When outdoors, use sun glasses Scanning environment includes your other LG Positioning & Movement Need to Knows Principles Safety Cues & Key Points Pre-determined pivot position Pre-determined focal point Move with a sense of purpose: To minimize blind spots To maximize pool coverage Move with a sense of urgency when required, do not run Locate pivot points where most of the designated zone can be seen, thus minimizing the amount of movement required to achieve the 10:30 rule. Plant full foot, short, small steps Wear appropriate, non-slip footwear with straps and arch support Rotation
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