Swimming pool supervision

Question 1

Why is early intervention so important?

Answer 1

To stop a life threatening accident from happening

Question 2

How can a lifeguards prevent accidents?

Answer 2

By informing swimmers of reuses and safety precautions wherever possible

Question 3

What is the 10:20 scanning system?

Answer 3

It stands for 10s scanning 20 s rescue

Question 4

What is a zone?

Answer 4

A zone is a section of the pool that the lifeguard watched?

Question 5

Why is it important to ensure you scan your specific zone?

Answer 5

So thAt no area of the pool is left unscanned

Question 6

What should you look listen and smell for when scanning?

Answer 6

Look for troubled expressions, listen for calls for help, smell for chemicals or alcohol

Question 7

Why is it a good idea to change scanning patterns?

Answer 7

This can help keep the lifeguard concentrated and help you to see something you’ve missed

Question 8

Give four benefits of a high lifeguard position…

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What could cause blind spots?

Answer 9

Glare, cloudy water, busy pool, floats, pool design, turbulent, poor lighting

Question 10

What are maximum bather loads?

Answer 10

The amount of people that can be in the pool in certain sessions and activitys

Question 11

Name three methods a lifeguard may use to communicate…

Answer 11

Whistle, voice, hand signals

Question 12

Explained the whistle communication system recommended by the Ross uk…

Answer 12

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

Question 13

When should a lifeguard use a poolside assistance alarm?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What are some features of a leisure pool?

Answer 14

Wave pool
Flumes and slides
Water jet and fountains

Question 15

What are some features of a diving pool?

Answer 15

1 and 3 meter spring board
5 meter platform
Movable floors
Deep water

Question 16

What are some features of a traditional/ competition pool?

Answer 16

33.3 meters long or 25

Six or eight lanes

Question 17

What are some features of an Olympic pool?

Answer 17

Olympic size pools are about 50 meters in length

Might have booms

Question 18

What are some features of health club pool?

Answer 18

Typically 15 meters long
7 meters wide
Depth of 1.2 meters
Could be a sauna steam room and jacuzzi

Question 19

What are some features of an outdoor pool and lidos?

Answer 19

Small standard rectangular design
Can be extremely large with deep water
As long as 50 to 100 meters long and 25 wide

Question 20

What should a lifeguard do if working outside?

Answer 20

Shelter from the sun where possible
Use sun cream
Protect eyes with sunglasses
Keep hydrated

Question 21

What are common hazards in all pool environments?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What can effect water visibility?

Answer 22

Glare 
Turbulence
Water clarity
Bling spots
Pool lighting