Safety Committee

Next Meeting

March 2 , 2010, 1900 hrs

Chair - Ray Douthwaite

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Minutes:

PURPOSE AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

To develop/revise and bring before the Board policy and procedures for jurisdictions listed below:1) To oversee the operation and maintenance of all J.S.C.A. power craft and accessory equipment.

a) Set minimum qualification levels for all operators of J.S.C.A. power craft.
b) Set training and testing guidelines related to the operations and maintenance of J.S.C.A. power craft and accessory equipment.
c) Be responsible for training and testing all operators of J.S.C.A. power craft.

2) To oversee J.S.C.A. safety and rescue operations and equipment.
a) Be responsible for the purchase and maintenance of J.S.C.A. safety and rescue equipment, including but not limited to VHF radios, first aid supplies, foul weather gear, PFD's and other safety related equipment. Safety equipment is defined as all equipment and supplies associated with the areas under the jurisdiction of the Safety Committee (including J.S.C.A. power craft and the First Aid room).
b) Set training and testing guidelines for J.S.C.A. rescue personnel.
c) Be responsible for the training and testing of J.S.C.A. rescue staff and volunteers according to the guidelines outlined by the Safety Committee.
d) Assist the General Manager in defining the duties and qualifications of paid J.S.C.A. Safety Staff.
3) To maintain a safety conscious atmosphere for J.S.C.A. users, both on the water and in/around the compound.