Regulations and Guidelines Flashcards
Differentiate between regulations and standards, define the agencies that have an impact on the aquatic industry, understand the role of the agencies that directly impact the aquatic industry, and understand the governmental regulations that have an influence on pool operations.
What are the 3 signal words on labels to show how toxic or unsafe a product can be?
1.Caution
2. Warning
3.Danger
The strongest of the signal words. if used the wrong way, medical problems or injury such as blindness or death could occur.
Danger
The bather could become very ill or badly injured by exposure and is also used to identify products that can easily catch on fire.
Warning
This label is meant for less harmful chemicals that may cause skin irritation, illness from breathing fumes, or trauma if put in contact with eyes.
Caution
Exists to encourage emergency planning efforts at the state and local level is response to the release or spill of hazardous or toxic chemicals.
SARA Title III
Establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the environment. Water that is pumped out of a pool is labeled wastewater.
The Clean Water Act
The law that defines the EPA’s responsibility for protecting the nation’s air quality. Especially important with indoor pools where gas off can occur and linger, the air must be safe for swimmers and staff to breathe.
The Clean Air Act
Which organization requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) be kept at the pool for the chemicals being used?
OSHA
The Pool and Spa Safety Act, commonly referred to as the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Act, came from which organization?
CPSC
Which agency has the most direct day-to-day impact on an aquatic facility?
Health Department
A _________ is a rule or administrative law.
Regulation
A lifeguard on active duty should not be acting as the pool operator at the same time.
True.
