Manuals & Textbooks

Handbook on Drowning

Handbook on Drowning
Since the seminal first edition of the Handbook on Drowning published in 2005, many epidemiological data have confirmed the burden of drowning in several parts of the world.  Studies have increased the understanding of effective drowning prevention strategies, rescue techniques and treatment options.  More has been learnt about hypothermia, the life-saving preparations of water-related disasters and how to deal with forensic investigations. In the updated second edition, published in 2015, experts from around the world provide a wide overview of research data, expert opinions, and consensus...
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RNLI International Beach Lifeguard Manual

RNLI International Beach Lifeguard Manual
The International Beach Lifeguard Manual for low resource settings was written by a consortium of organisations, led by the RNLI International team.  The group included; Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth, the International Federation of Swimming Teachers Associations, the Centre for Injury Prevention Research in Bangladesh, Nile Swimmers, International Surf Lifesaving Association and Lifeguards Without Borders. Purpose This manual was developed especially for use in low resource settings, and was originally trialled in Bangladesh.  This manual has now been successfully run in low income...
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European Manual – Swiftwater Rescue Technician – Rescue 3

European Manual – Swiftwater Rescue Technician – Rescue 3
In 2011, the European Modular Manual for Swiftwater Rescue was a significant update and overhaul of Rescue 3 manuals globally.  The creation of Rescue 3 Europe had created a focal point for a demand for an new manual that referred to European Norms and used the metric system. At the time, Dan was an experienced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor with writing skills and recovering from a dislocated shoulder.  This made him an ideal candidate to sit behind a computer and take on the significant task of rewriting the manual.  This piece of work formed the basis for a huge variety of course manuals t...
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Survive & Save – RLSS UK

Survive & Save – RLSS UK
As part of his volunteer role on the Royal Life Saving Society UK National Development Committee, Dan was part of the team that worked to develop the Survive & Save programme which replaced the Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Award of Merit, Silver Cross, and Distinction. The intention of the programme was to reduce the drop-off in numbers between the old awards, this was achieved with a structure designed to encourage and promote young people accessing all areas of the lifesaving syllabus.  Parallel awards in Sport, Open Water, Coast and the traditional "Medallion" stream encouraged pe...
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