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Refreshing skills in the pool

08 April 2016

JABIRU TEAM The professional team at the Alberto Luglietti Memorial Pool in Jabiru: Pool and Recreation Team Leader Barbara Murray (centre) with Pool Officers Sam Orum and Shaun Lake. PHOTOS: SEIDE RAMADANI

WEST Arnhem Regional Council Pool Officers Sam Orum and Shaun Lake refreshed their emergency rescue skills recently by taking part an in-house practice session on the proper way to use spinal boards.

Pool and Recreation Team Leader Barbara Murray ran her team through the vital safety techniques at the Alberto Luglietti Memorial Pool on Thursday 31 March.

The techniques are used to immobilise the head and spine of athletes suspected of having sustained spinal injuries.

Over the weekend, Shaun also undertook training to become a lifeguard.

Way to go Jabiru!

JAB SPINAL BOARD 2 Barbara Murray (left) demonstrates how to use a cervical collar and spinal board to minimise the risk of spinal cord injury following trauma.