The impact of processes associated with risk assessment and categorization of bathing waters on the water safety system development on the Polish Baltic coast

Zalewski, Tomasz; Czapiewski, Tomasz

doi:10.2112/si70-093.1

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“…The academic community has also recognized such problems and there have been various studies on changing relevant laws and marine leisure safety system (Ji, 2021;Kim, 2020;2017;Kwon and Bing, 2015;Lee and Kim, 2021;Lee and Kim, 2020;Son, 2007), but such studies have not proposed any real solutions. Various studies related to this subject have also been conducted outside of Korea (Ratcliffe, 1992;Zalewski, 2011), but there are difficulties in applying such studies due to differences in relevant laws in each country. Accordingly, the present study aimed to compare and analyze the status of safety regarding waterfront spaces for marine leisure activities in Korea with marine leisure safety management systems in advanced countries for the objective of establishing a safety management system for waterfront spaces for marine leisure activities suitable for Korea.…”

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Establishment of a Safety Management System for Waterfront Spaces Related to Marine Leisure Activities in Korea

Lee,

Kim

2024

Journal of Coastal Research

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Establishment of a Safety Management System for Waterfront Spaces Related to Marine Leisure Activities in Korea

Lee,

Kim

2024

Journal of Coastal Research

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“…According to estimates World Health Organization every year, 372,000 people lose their lives as a result of drowning (Bloomberg LP and World Health Organization, 2014). Drowning is just one of many forms of water-related accidents, but it is one of the easiest to measure and among the most extreme in its consequences (Zalewski and Czapiewski, 2014).…”

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Serve as Crucial Support for Water Rescue Operations in Poland: Characteristics of UAV Utilization Along the Polish Coastline

Kurylczyk

2023

ERSJ

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Purpose:The aim of this article is to explore how modern UAV drone technology can enhance the effectiveness of water rescuers on Polish sea beaches. Within the article, a research hypothesis has been formulated, assuming that the use of UAV drones in water rescue significantly improves rescue operations by enabling faster assistance to a drowning person. In line with the stated objective and hypothesis, the article poses the following research question: What specific rescue actions do water rescuers operating over the Polish sea employ with the assistance of UAV drones?To answer this question, the article begins by presenting the global applications of UAVs, and subsequently, it analyzes the historical use of drones over the Baltic Sea by Polish water rescue services. Design/Methodology/Approach: A critical analysis of the literature and an observational method using argumentation to support generalized theses were used to achieve the aim. This research was supplemented with an in-depth interview among dispatchers among construction companies in Poland. Findings: The results obtained in the study indicate a growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in rescue operations, as well as the effective provision of assistance to an increasing number of people worldwide through their use.Practical Implications: The practical implications of the research results outlined in the article serve as recommendations for future actions in the field of water safety management, the establishment of intervention teams, and response groups equipped with the necessary gear and qualified rescuers. This will enable the optimal utilization of the potential to reduce the response time to the victim. These actions are anticipated to yield concrete results and enhance overall effectiveness and safety levels. Originality/Value: The article presents the results of own desk research. The issue presented has not previously been addressed in discussions published internationally.

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“…A distinctive feature of the system delineated above is its heterogeneity in the institutional dimension. Ensuring the safety of people in water areas in Poland is a task that in a multitude of forms and degrees is the responsibility of the local government, the entities authorised to carry out water rescue, the Police, fire brigades and regional and central government administration (Zalewski and Czapiewski, 2014). As remarked in previous studies (Czapiewski, 2016), after the reform introduced during 2010-2011, this system has been characterised by deregulation and commercialisation, and that concurrently, the state authorities lack adequate resources to carry out the supervisory or even coordinating functions.…”

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Safety Management System for the People in Water Areas in West Pomerania during COVID-19 Crisis

Czapiewski¹,

Adamczyk²,

Zalewski³

2021

ERSJ

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Purpose: The primary purpose of this text is the extensive appraisal of the modifications in the conditions of people's safety in water areas during the COVID-19 pandemic in the region of West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland and the management of the safety of people in water areas in this region from the perspective of the rescue organisation. Design/Methodology/Approach: The publication uses research methods characteristic of the social sciences, including the analytical method relating to the different types of reports and quantitative and qualitative data, and dogmatic method focusing on the analysis of the legal text. Findings: The pandemic situation has notably affected the number of rescue operations being carried out. In 2020, there was observed an increase in the number of incidents supplied by the water rescue units compared to the previous years. At the same time the number of domestic tourists reduced by 7.4%, while the number of foreign tourists decreased by a noteworthy 42.9%. COVID-19 pandemic also resulted in changing the nature of the lifeguard's role from 'supervisor of the swimming area' to 'creator of conscious use of the body of water'. Through water patrols and contact with all water users (sailors, anglers and people practising other water sports), lifeguards can build social awareness and by creating positive habits and focus most of their time on preventive activities, a kind of 'water culture' based on a set of rules for responsible behaviour on the water. Practical Implications: Having an increased group of responsible people on a given body of water, there is a possibility to build a specific 'aquatic community' that not only takes the full responsibility for independent and safe use of water areas, but also becomes a perfect example for other users. In an era of increased awareness of responsibility for one's own health and life, such a solution seems to be socially more effective and economically viable. Originality/Value: The study presents an original approach to the problem of COVID-19 pandemic by including two important subjects, modifications in the conditions of people's safety in water areas during the COVID-19 pandemic and the management of the safety of people in water areas in this region from the perspective of the rescue organisation.

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The impact of processes associated with risk assessment and categorization of bathing waters on the water safety system development on the Polish Baltic coast

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

Establishment of a Safety Management System for Waterfront Spaces Related to Marine Leisure Activities in Korea

Establishment of a Safety Management System for Waterfront Spaces Related to Marine Leisure Activities in Korea

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Serve as Crucial Support for Water Rescue Operations in Poland: Characteristics of UAV Utilization Along the Polish Coastline

Safety Management System for the People in Water Areas in West Pomerania during COVID-19 Crisis

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