Pool safety operating procedure Flashcards
Pool safety operating procedure
The document containing the normal operating procedure and emergency action plan
Mobile phone policy
Turn off and put in pigeon hole at the start of shift
When do you arrive at the pool for a shift
5 minutes early so you start on time.
Pool dimensions
25m by 10m
3m deep end 1m shallow end
Poolside features
Diving board and slide at deep end
Six sets of stairs
Railings in front of changing rooms
High chair at deep end
Emergency exit at deep end
Pool equipment
Chair hoist - not to be used by juniors
Swimming / buoyancy aids at shallow end
Play equipment stored in staff changing
Inflatable stored at deep end cupboard
Customer safety rules
Children 8 or younger should be accompanied by a responsible person (14 or over)
No one under influence of alcohol or drugs can enter the building.
Spectators must stay down at shallow end bench
No smoking in building
Safety information and posters must be followed.
Food and drink shouldn’t be consumed in changing rooms or pool area.
Communication with pool users
Smile and be polite
Be firm with pool users who are misbehaving
Be specific and give reasons for instructions and warnings
Pool safety code
Always swim within your depth and ability
Never swim after heavy meal
Never swim under influence of drugs or alcohol
Be careful if you suffer from epilepsy, asthma, heart condition or diabetes, and notify lifeguards on duty.
Check water depth before entering
Never swim under diving board or slide when in use
Always check before you dive
Practice good behaviour
No ducking in the water
Walk on poolside
No shouting or screaming unnecessarily
No kicking or throwing equipment
Use equipment with staff permission and in correct way
Always do as lifeguard says and one long blast of the whistle means clear the pool.
Potential risks pool users
Swimmers with previous health risks (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes heart problems)
Consumption of food alcohol or drugs
Running on poolside
Weak or non swimmers in deep water
Armband or buoyancy aid users moving towards deep end
Swimmers diapering underneath rafts
Diving in shallow end
Diving in proximity of other swimmers
Unruly behaviour and misuse of equipment
Using inflatable
Water clarity deteriorating
Emergency exit from pool
Door leading out at the deep end
Potential risks pool and hall
Wet slippery surfaces
Users entering out of depth
Diving
Life saving equipment out of place
Equipment stored on poolside on floor
Emergency exit isn’t used as a storage area.
Pool users at risk
Weak swimmers armbands and buoyancy aids
Boisterous shows offs
Scum channel and lane rope crawlers
Children unsupervised
Elderly swimmers
Disabilities 9f special needs
Drink or drug users
Exclusion
You can exclude anyone you feel is going to cause trouble
Lifeguard training
Must hold RLSS certificate
Receive regular first aid training
Be strong swimmers
Pool training and fitness
Other external courses that you deem necessary
Main supervision parts
Don’t leave poolside
Don’t be distracted
Be particularly vigilant if large number of users, non swimmers at pool, equipment is in use.
Minimum number of lifeguards
1 in pool area and 2 in public session building
Policy
Primarily implemented by the BREST
How long should a lifeguard be on poolside
60 minutes uninterrupted
90 if exceptional circumstance
15 minutes interval rest
Pool staff numbers for particular sessions
2 lifeguards public session
3 for inflatable
2 for pool hires
2 for swimming lessons
1 teacher + senior lifeguard School sessions
Rotation time
15 minutes
Maximum number of bathers
80
Diving depth
1.5m
Diving rules
1.5 m depth
Don’t do it off the diving board without permission
