Pool safety operating procedure Flashcards

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Pool safety operating procedure

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The document containing the normal operating procedure and emergency action plan

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2
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Mobile phone policy

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Turn off and put in pigeon hole at the start of shift

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3
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When do you arrive at the pool for a shift

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5 minutes early so you start on time.

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4
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Pool dimensions

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25m by 10m
3m deep end 1m shallow end

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5
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Poolside features

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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

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6
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Pool equipment

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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

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7
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Customer safety rules

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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.

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8
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Communication with pool users

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Smile and be polite
Be firm with pool users who are misbehaving
Be specific and give reasons for instructions and warnings

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9
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Pool safety code

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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.

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10
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Potential risks pool users

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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

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11
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Emergency exit from pool

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Door leading out at the deep end

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12
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Potential risks pool and hall

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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.

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13
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Pool users at risk

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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

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14
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Exclusion

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You can exclude anyone you feel is going to cause trouble

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14
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Lifeguard training

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Must hold RLSS certificate
Receive regular first aid training
Be strong swimmers
Pool training and fitness
Other external courses that you deem necessary

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15
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Main supervision parts

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Don’t leave poolside
Don’t be distracted
Be particularly vigilant if large number of users, non swimmers at pool, equipment is in use.

16
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Minimum number of lifeguards

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1 in pool area and 2 in public session building

17
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Policy

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Primarily implemented by the BREST

18
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How long should a lifeguard be on poolside

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60 minutes uninterrupted
90 if exceptional circumstance
15 minutes interval rest

19
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Pool staff numbers for particular sessions

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2 lifeguards public session
3 for inflatable
2 for pool hires
2 for swimming lessons
1 teacher + senior lifeguard School sessions

20
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Rotation time

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15 minutes

21
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Maximum number of bathers

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80

22
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Diving depth

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1.5m

23
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Diving rules

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1.5 m depth
Don’t do it off the diving board without permission

24
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Changing room cleaning tasks

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Toilets urinals
Sinks
Toilet roles and soaps
Scrub and hose floor
Clean and polish mirrors
Sweep drains
Empty bins
White bits

25
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Poolside cleaning

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Tidy equipment away
Scrub shallow end
Clean pool drains
Sweep drains

26
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Cafe cleaning

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Clean vending machine and restock
Clean windows
Empty bins
Vacuum floor
Wipe down tables and chairs
Dust surfaces

27
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Fitness room cleaning

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Sweep floor
Mop as required
Clean windows
Clean mirrors

28
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First aid location

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Staff kitchen

29
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Spinal board location

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Deep end

30
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Steps for inflatable

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Put at shallow end
Roll off trolley
Tighten and tie ends
Attach blower hose switch in air blower and attach ropes

31
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Lifeguard positions

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3 and 4

32
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Bomb threat, lighting failure and structural failure, lack of water clarity and faecal matter in pool

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Get everyone out the pool

33
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When dealing with nasty stuff

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Wear gloves

34
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Chemical spillage

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Wear PPE and consult COSSH