Mr. Adam Wooler

I have an extensive practical and management background in beach lifeguarding and coastal safety, having set up the RNLI Lifeguard Service, RNLI Coastal Safety & Research section, served as CEO of Surf Life Saving Great Britain, COO of Surf Life Saving New Zealand ands am actively involved with the International Life Saving Federation.

I bring an independent, impartial approach and evidenced based approach to expert witness work, combined with a strong academic background, extensive research and publishing experience, culminating in the publication of the international reference book, The Science of Beach Lifeguarding – CRC Press.

My areas of specialism cover, but are not limited to;

Beach and Water Safety 

• Risk assessments for beaches, resorts and water recreation areas 

• Evaluation of lifeguard services, patrolling operations and supervision protocols 

• Analysis of signage, public warnings and safety messaging effectiveness 

• Hazard identification and incident causation 

Lifeguarding Operations and Standards

• National and international lifeguard training, qualifications and deployment 

• Equipment use and policies 

• Lifeguard fitness standards, eyesight and occupational health benchmarks 

• Volunteer versus paid lifeguard operational risks and standards of care 

• Drowning incidents and personal injury

Incident reconstruction and root cause analysis

• Evaluation of rescue attempts, lifeguard response and emergency protocols 

• Assessment of resort, tour operator or event organiser liability 

• Coronial investigations and reporting on drowning deaths 

• Governance and compliance

Local authority or third-party operator obligations under H&S law

• Review of compliance with national and international guidelines

• Examination of rescue service provision and coastal safety strategies

CIEH Beach Risk Assessment Certificate, Media / Spokesperson Training

UNSW Australia Expert Witness Certificate

International Life Saving Federation (ILS) Drowning Prevention Commission