Basic Concepts Flashcards
What role does worksafeBC play?
Monitors compliance with occupational health and safety regulations through site visits and inspections
What role does technicalsafetybc play?
Gas and electrical permits and inspections. Also responsible for water slide inspections in the province
What role does health.gov.bc play?
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the B.C. health act which directs how swimming pools are operated and maintained in bc
What are 3 primary factors affecting quality of swimming pool water?
Physical, chemical, and biological
What does physical factor for water quality include?
All circulation and filtration components
What does chemical factor of water quality include?
Having balanced water to prevent corrosion and scale formation
What water should be used when mixing your chemicals (if possible)
Pool water
Do you add water to chemicals when mixing and why?
NO! This is dangerous and can cause cause straight chemical splashing out of vessel. Water first then chemical adding.
What is rule of 2’s for chemical mixing?
Add half the amount of chemical required and wait at least 2 turnovers to avoid overdosing
What is the maximum kg/500,000L of chemical you should add and why?
20kg/500,000L because the water may not absorb all the chemicals if concentration is too high
Why should we deal with 1 chemical problem at a time?
A chemical soup can cause more problems and delays than what was originally there
What must be done after every chemical addition and every change to chemical feed?
Documentation in appropriate log sheet
How many meters is 1 foot?
0.304m = 1foot
How many meters is 1 yard?
O.914m = 1 yard
How many meters squared is 1 yard squared?
0.836 m squared = 1 yard squared
