Swimming pool supervision Flashcards
Why is early intervention so important?
To stop a life threatening accident from happening
How can a lifeguards prevent accidents?
By informing swimmers of reuses and safety precautions wherever possible
What is the 10:20 scanning system?
It stands for 10s scanning 20 s rescue
What is a zone?
A zone is a section of the pool that the lifeguard watched?
Why is it important to ensure you scan your specific zone?
So thAt no area of the pool is left unscanned
What should you look listen and smell for when scanning?
Look for troubled expressions, listen for calls for help, smell for chemicals or alcohol
Why is it a good idea to change scanning patterns?
This can help keep the lifeguard concentrated and help you to see something you’ve missed
Give four benefits of a high lifeguard position…
Larger view of the pool bottom of the deep end
Makes you stand out to swimmers and gives more authority
Less reflection and glare
Distance from noise and splashes and other distractions
What could cause blind spots?
Glare, cloudy water, busy pool, floats, pool design, turbulent, poor lighting
What are maximum bather loads?
The amount of people that can be in the pool in certain sessions and activitys
Name three methods a lifeguard may use to communicate…
Whistle, voice, hand signals
Explained the whistle communication system recommended by the Ross uk…
One short blast is to get attention
Two short blast to get a lifeguards attention
Three short blasts emergency action is being taken
One long blast indicate to pool users the pool is going to be cleared
When should a lifeguard use a poolside assistance alarm?
Lack of water clarity
When you or so,some else is carrying out a rescue
When you need assistance on an emergency
Threats of violence
Serious first aid incident
What are some features of a leisure pool?
Wave pool
Flumes and slides
Water jet and fountains
What are some features of a diving pool?
1 and 3 meter spring board
5 meter platform
Movable floors
Deep water
What are some features of a traditional/ competition pool?
33.3 meters long or 25
Six or eight lanes
What are some features of an Olympic pool?
Olympic size pools are about 50 meters in length
Might have booms
What are some features of health club pool?
Typically 15 meters long
7 meters wide
Depth of 1.2 meters
Could be a sauna steam room and jacuzzi
What are some features of an outdoor pool and lidos?
Small standard rectangular design
Can be extremely large with deep water
As long as 50 to 100 meters long and 25 wide
What should a lifeguard do if working outside?
Shelter from the sun where possible
Use sun cream
Protect eyes with sunglasses
Keep hydrated
What are common hazards in all pool environments?
Deep or shallow water and slopes Glad Floor surface slippy Troughs gutters and handrails Drain covers Lane ropes Starting blocks and backstroke flags Pool steps Disabled hoist Movable floors Booms Waves Flumes and slide River rides rapids Diving boards and platforms
What can effect water visibility?
Glare Turbulence Water clarity Bling spots Pool lighting