Manual Handling

Manual Handling & Lifting

v2.1
Updated 28 June 2026

Guidance for safe lifting, carrying and mechanical aids for equipment and vessel-related tasks.

Vessel Operations

Vessel Launch & Recovery

v3.2
Updated 1 March 2026

Standard procedure for safely launching and recovering rescue vessels at the ramp and slipway.

Communications

Radio Communication Emergency Protocol

v1.4
Updated 14 February 2026

VHF/UHF radio protocol for routine, urgent and Mayday/Pan-Pan traffic during operations.

Reporting

Incident & Near-Miss Reporting

v2.0
Updated 20 January 2026

How and when to report workplace incidents, near misses and hazards, including escalation timeframes.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

v1.7
Updated 5 November 2025

Minimum PPE requirements by role and activity, including inspection and replacement schedules.