Health and Safety Audit - Local

Is the NLL H&S operational procedures available and up to date?

Has all staff been issued with a copy of the most up to date health and safety policy and is this recorded on their training record or have they signed to say they have received a copy?

Is there evidence that regular meetings, tool box talks and other forms of communication takes place between management and staff?

Have risk assessments been carried out on all activities within the facility, such as generic, manual handling, fire, DSE, PPE, COSHH, etc and have the risk assessments been reviewed with a 24 month period?

Have safe systems of work been completed for all risk assessments and are they displayed in a prominent area and communicated to staff?

Have adequate measures been introduced to eliminate or control the risks through an action plan and have the uncontrolled risks been added to an overall H&S risk reduction plan?

Does the pool safety operating procedures (PSOP'S) consist of the normal operating plans (NOP'S) and the emergency action plans (EAP'S)

Has the NOP'S been updated within the last 12 months or less if there has been a significant change in procedures, are staff informed of the changes and does it contain all areas that are relevant to the facility?

Has the EAP'S been updated within the past 12 months or less if there has been a significant change in procedures, are staff informed of the changes and does it contain all areas that are relevant to the facility?

Are the following clearly displayed and all relevant details competed and current?<br><br>1) Health and Safety Law poster<br>2) First Aiders poster<br>3) Fire Procedures Notices<br>4) No Smoking Policy

Have on-site been given sufficient time to complete their H&S responsibilities on a regular basis, such as a day per month to update action plans, etc?

Is there an up to date asbestos survey report?

Is the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) register available and up to date?

Is there an up to date (PAT) label on all portable electrical equipment?

Is the accident reporting system in place and all accidents are being recorded and input into the Council's Incident and Information System (CIRIS)?

Is the NLL H&S incident reporting flow chart available and understood?

Do you know how to report a work-related incident?

Are No Smoking, drinking or eating notices clearly displayed in prominent places within cleaning stores and plant rooms?

Others

Induction training is knowing to be effective, for example, judged by competency testing?

Induction training includes all new staff, such as cleaners, leisure attendants, receptionists and on-site management team?

The induction training programme is suitable and sufficient?

The induction training is scheduled throughout the first three months to ensure the retention of information?

Is there ongoing refresher training for all staff on an annual basis?

Is competency training built into ongoing training for all staff, such as CPR, evacuations, etc?

Are all training records sampled dated and signed off by both the employee and trainer and any improvements or non competent issues are raised and singed off as competent?

Staff have relevant training and qualifications for specialised roles, such as First Aid, PPOC, IOSH, etc?

Expiry dates for all qualifications are monitored?

A system is in place to appraise staff training needs and development on an annual basis?

Others?

What is the normal rotation on the pool?

What is the maximum supervision time on the pool?

What is the supervision zones on the pool?

What were the leisure attendant's positions on the pool at the time of the audit?

How do you prevent the working of excessive hours?

What are the leisure attendant numbers and roles for specific activities?

Are all leisure attendants in their NLL uniform and are wearing suitable footwear?

What regular training do leisure attendants receive to ensure competence and to meet the minimum IQL recommended training time?

Others

Are there barriers to prevent access to deep water from the changing rooms?

Do all stairs, ladders and walkways throughout the pool hall have a gap of less than 8 mm or greater than 25 mm?

Are all poolside steps and access ladders free from movement or gaps that could lead to users colliding?

Are there any abrupt changes in floor level on the poolside and surrounding areas?

Is the poolside slip resistance and has no sharp edges or damaged expansion joints?

What measures are taken to manage out physical barriers that could obscure the vision of staff whist supervising the pool?

Are lighting levels sufficient within the pool hall? ( record the lighting levels at the time of inspection)

Have there been any documented inspections of the pool hall ceiling/ fittings for structural safety?

Is good housekeeping of the pool surrounds in place?

Are there sufficient pool water depth signs and are they clearly visible?

Are there clear, identifiable and sufficient escape routes from the pool hall and can they be opened with ease and have no hazards at the other side of the door? (does the signage conform the H&S safety signs and signals regulations)<br>

Is the spectator seating well maintained and designed to prevent falling from height?

Are there effective means of preventing unauthorised access to poolside at all times?

Is the pool tank floor slip resistant and has no sharp edges?

Are there any changes in pool gradient of greater than 1 in 15, particularly in less than 1.5 m depth? <br>Are there clear warning signs of changes in depth in place?

Is there adequate definition of the pool edge to prevent users from missing their footing on the poolside and to prevent swimmers striking the pool edge in deck level pools?

What is the management of high freeboard (i.e. over 380 mm) is in place, (particularly permanent starting platforms or the freeboard of a wave pool?

Are there any areas of water that are difficult to observe from the pool surround and are they identified and managed?

Are the recommendations for pool water inlets and outlets given in PAS 39 followed?

Do moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads conform to BS EN 13451-11?

Are the changing facilities well maintained? (i.e. lockers, cubicles, toilets, showers, doors, etc.)

Is the changing faculty floors free from slips, trips, and falls?

Is there safe access and egress to and from the changing facilities?

Are there sufficient and adequate information and safety signage within the changing facilities?

Are there fire retardant bins within the changing area?

Is the hot water for the showers and taps at the correct temperature? (check and record temperature during the audit)

Are the baby changing facilities well maintained and hygienic?

Is there sufficient lighting within the changing areas? (check lighting levels during the audit)

Is there adequate and sufficient toilet facilities provided for all users including persons with disabilities?

Are there any exposed hot pipes that feed the radiators or hot water taps?

Is there a spinal board available and is it well maintained? (check records)

Is there an adequate drowning alarm system in place and is it checked and records kept? (signage)

Is there adequate pool rescue equipment in place and is it checked and records kept?

Is there suitable and sufficient communication equipment available from poolside to reception, etc?

Is there suitable access to and from the pool and changing facilities?

Are there specifically designed changing facilities for special needs users?

Has the pool hoist being checked with the last 6 months and the checks documented to conform to the LOLER regulations?

Is there a documented and suitable cleaning programme in place?

There is evidence that regular cleaning is taken place and safety signs are in place?

Is there a system in place for regular inspection?

The cleaning records are reviewed and updated as required?

The chemicals used to clean the pool surround are prevented from entering pool or are compatible with the pool water?

Others

The adult to child supervision ratio policy is established, documented and complies with standard IRSM guidelines?

Where applicable is there any variation in the policy and to guidelines is justified by a comprehensive and documented risk assessment?

The child admission policy is suitably communicated to all individuals prior to entering changing facilities?

What procedures do you gave in place to detection and control weak swimmers?

Are there qualified leisure attendants present during coached sessions?

The division of responsibility between the leisure attendant and swimming teacher/ coach is clearly defined and documented in the NOP?

Are the class sizes and teacher/ pupil ratios adequate?

Are there qualified leisure attendants on duty during any un programmed play session in the pool?

There is a suitable, sufficient and documented child protection policy in place? (check NOP'S)

There is sufficient and documented training and instruction given to all staff that is appropriate to their post?

Are all staff that is recognised within the departments CPP are being checked through Disclosure Scotland?

There has been a DDA assessment carried out for special needs users?

Are there procedures in place to ensure any users identified as having special needs are able to use the pool safely?

There are adequate signs in place to inform users with special needs to notify staff or any assistance required?

Is pre-use hygiene encouraged and nappy changing facilities and bins are provided?

Others

What induction training has been carried out?

What training has been carried out for Pool Plant Operations? (Pool Plant Operators Certificate (PPOC) names, dates obtained, revalidated (5 years), etc. site specific training)

What training has been carried out for Plant-room rescues? (training records, revalidation dates (2 years), etc)

What training has been carried out for manual handling?

What training has been carried out for body spillages?

What training has been carried out for dealing with faecal contamination in the pool?

What training has been carried out for ladder safety?

What training has been carried out for the use of PPE?

What First Aid training is in place? (check records, revalidation dates, etc.)

What training has been carried out for dealing with chemical spillages?

What training has been carried out for the bulk delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite?

What training has been carried out for the use of the evac-chair?

What training has been carried out for spa pools where applicable?

What training has been carried out for personal safety for all frontline staff?

What training had been put in place for fire safety? (see fire section of the audit for more information)

What training has been put in place for the safe use of trampolines? (check records)

What training has been carried out for COSHH and safe handling of chemicals?

What training has been carried out on Safe Systems of Work

What training has been carried out for sharps?

Others

Inspect the housekeeping within the pant room area

What safety signage is in place?

Are there any slip, trip and fall hazards an are they controlled?

What chemical detection systems are in place?

Is there safe access and egress from and to the plant room?

Is the spillage kit available for use and is sufficiently stocked?

Is the breathing apparatus available for use and is regularly maintained?

Is there sufficient fire exits, lighting and signs within the plant room?

Is the emergency shower suitable?

Are there written safety procedures for the operation of the water treatment systems. These include operating instructions and maintenance instructions and staff are trained and this is documented?

The procedures are subject to planned review to incorporate any changes to plant or practice and changes in industry guidance?

All staff involved in plant room operations are trained to the minimum of ISRM Pool Plant Operations Certificate?

There are suitable risk assessments for all operations including COSHH risk assessments that accurately reflect all routine and non-routine operations, such as striping down injectors, etc?

The plant room is clean and tidy?

Floors and stairs are in good condition, excess water is removed via a sump pump, the room is well lit and any protruding hazards at head height are highlighted and protected if necessary?

The boiler/ Plant room is kept secure at all times and any louvred doors have secure wire mesh on the inside of the louvers?

Are staff trained in site specific pool plant operations and is this documented?

Is there means of an operator to summon aid to the plant room, such as a telephone, two way ratio, man down alarm, etc?

Other

What systems are in place to maintain satisfactory environmental conditions of the pool hall area?

What is the pool hall temperature during the time of the audit?<br><br>Should be 1oC above pool water temperature and no greater than 30 oC

What are the ventilation rates?

Check to see the there is no re-circulation of pool hall air

Is the Fire Logbook available on site?

Is the Fire Logbook correctly maintained?

Has a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) been carried out? (check date)

Has the FRA corrective actions been carried out?

Are fire exits, stairways and escape routes clearly marked, in good condition and clear of obstructions?

Are alternative fire exits available for use?

Are all fire exits operational, identified inside and outside and is the emergency lighting operational?

Are the emergency lights being inspected on a monthly basis by centre staff and an annual drain down and inspection by a competent person?

Is there a written fire instruction, which clearly allocates responsibilities for contacting emergency services?

Do the instructions include arrangements for the evacuation of the disabled? (where applicable)

Is the fire signage adequate and prominently displayed for the following:- <br>a) Direction signs<br>b) Fire Action notices <br>c) Call point notices<br>d) Fire extinguisher signs

Has staff been trained in fire procedures and the use of fire extinguishers?

Are all fire doors kept closed?

Are switchgear rooms clear of any potential fire hazard?

Are call and fire extinguisher points prominently displayed and clear of obstruction?

Can the fire alarm be heard throughout the facility?

Are the required number of fire drill being carried out and being recorded?

Are the drills unannounced?

Is the fire alarm system exclusively for fire and is it checked in accordance with the department's recommendations?

Are the tests recorded and are there any faults within the system that has been recorded?

Are there adequate fire extinguishers and are they located in the correct location and all wall mounted?

Have they been serviced within the last 12 months? (Record dates and any extinguisher that are either damaged, missing tags, obsolete, etc)

Do you know how to report any extinguisher that requires to be re-filled?

Have automatic fire detection systems been installed throughout the facility? (visual check and also check mat stores for detection systems)

Is there clear air space round each detector? (500 mm radius or twice the depth of ceiling fitted detector)

Are the tests recorded?

Is the NLL Fire Evacuation Procedures sign available and displayed at reception?

Is there an emergency escape kit available at reception and are the contents as per the agreed list?

Other

Is the location of the first aid room and boxes identified?

Is the box identified?

Are the contents as prescribed?

Are additional items provided to prevent contact with blood, etc?

Are there sufficient first aiders and appointed persons? (check and record dates of expiry)

Has a first aid risk assessment been carried out?

Is the first aid room suitable and has sufficient facilities and equipment available?

Is sterile water (minimum of 2 x 500ml) and mirror available? (check use by date and seal)

How regular are the first aid box contents checked? (check records)

Is there a first aid kit in the plant room and are the contents in date and checked regularly?

Is the first room clean and hygienic, how often is it cleaned and recorded?

Is Vikron used to clean up body spills?

Others

Have all substances been COSHH assessed and are assessments available and up to date?

Are COSHH assessments and MSDS available within the store areas?

Are all chemicals stored safely and alkalis and acids segregated? (check all storage ares)

Are there any chemicals that are not labelled, out of date, leaking, etc?

Are there eye wash stations in all cleaning stores and plant rooms?

Is the exposure to substance prevented or controlled?

Is the COSHH assessor suitability trained to carry out the assessments?

Are all containers disposed of via a licensed contractor as required, such as HTH drums, etc?

Is the introduction of new chemicals controlled?

Others

Has Manual Handling been reduced as far as reasonably practice?

Has Manual Handling Assessments been carries out on all activities that require to be assessed?

Has an action plan been put in place to reduce the need of manual handling and is it being implemented?

Are there workplace Manual Handling Trainers available to deliver the necessary training?

Is there sufficient signage displayed in prominent locations?

Others

Are all moving machine parts guarded?

Are all doors to electrical switchgear locked?

Are electrical hazard warning signs displayed prominently on all external doors and panel doors?

Is the condition of all portable electrical equipment cables, plugs and electrical sockets satisfactory?

Is there clear access to all electrical switch rooms and panels?

Is all electrical systems inspected by competent persons and recorded? (certificate for 17th edition IEE)

What sage systems of work (SSOW) are in place to ensure that staff working on electrical systems are not at risk of an electrical shock? (SSOW and permits to work)

Carry out a visual check of fixed wiring and switches

What frequency are RCD's checked?

Are there rubber mats available at all main electrical switch boxes?

Others

What arrangements are in place for the use of scaffolding? (check scaffolding, maintenance records, training, etc)

What arrangements are in place for the use of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP's)? (check MEWP's, maintenance records, training, etc)

What risk assessments, SSOW are in place for the use of scaffolding and MEWP'S

What procedures are in place to prevent contractors, such as MPC, etc using NLL access equipment, such as scaffolding, MEWP'S, ladders, etc? (all contractors and sub contractors should supply their own access equipment)

What ladders are used on site? (inspect all ladders for safety, numbering, etc)

Is there a ladder register available and competed prior to the ladder being used?

Are there any harnesses available for use and have they been inspected and tested? (check records)

Are staff instructed not to access roof areas where there is insufficient edge protection and the risk of falling from a height?

Are contractors instructed not to carry out any work on the roof without the appropriate risk assessment, SSOW, permit to work, etc?

Others

Have defined users been identified?

Have a suitable and sufficient DSE risk assessments been carried out and has this been recorded? (check risk assessments)

Do defined users receive appropriate eyesight tests periodically and is this recorded?

Are document holders, footrests, headsets, etc available?

Do defined users receive sufficient breaks away from the VDU?

Have the action points raised within the DSE risk assessment been actioned?

Others

Has a noise risk assessment been carried out in areas that have been identified as high-risk ares, such as plant rooms, etc?

If not, are all areas, such as, plant rooms designated ear protection zones?

Is there sufficient signage and information given to persons entering an ear protection zone?

Is there sufficient disposable ear plugs, ear defenders, etc, available for employees and contractors that have to work in these areas?

Others

Has a risk assessment been carried out for all PPE identified and is this communicated to all staff that requires to wear PPE?

Is PPE worn when required?

Is there a system of regular inspection of PPE and is this recorded?

Is the PPE of the appropriate standard and is it suitable for the purpose of the job required?

Is the PPE suitably stored?

Has training been given in the safe use of PPE to all relevant employees?

Has a fit test for disposable face masks been carried out on all employees that work with pool chemicals?

Is there suitable and sufficient signage available?

Is PPE individually issued to all staff and do they sign that they have received the PPE?

Others

Have all users received an induction prior to using the equipment and have they completed a PARQ and this is signed off by the gym instructor with the minimum qualification of level 2 (REPS)?

What is the condition of the lighting, floor covering, walls and ceiling? (visual inspection)

What is the condition of the equipment? (check pads, chains, pins, etc)

Is there an annual maintenance contract in place?

What checks are carried out by staff and is this recorded?

Are users encouraged to wipe down machines after use? (check signage and if paper towels and disinfectant is available)

What qualifications do the gym instructors have? (check qualifications)

What is the staffing levels within the gym? (check rotas)

What is the cleaning programme for the gym? (check cleaning schedule)

Is there signage on all machines to indicate the type, basic instructions and the weight of the stacks?

What is the temperature within the gym area? (should be 18oC)

Is there sufficient air conditioning and is it well maintained?

Is there a drinking water supply and cups available for customers?

Is the level of music and TV volume controlled to prevent customers increasing the level above an acceptable level?

What systems are in place to prevent overcrowding? (check NOP's for maximum numbers)

Is the gym staffed at all times or is there a door control entry system in place with regular checks, CCTV, etc?

Use by juniors is restricted and those under 14 do not use the equipment unless is it designed for young people. This policy is displayed within the centre?

Where schools use the gym, there is controls in place on the use of equipment by those under 16 and any use by students is directly supervised by a teacher qualified in gym instruction?

Is there a minimum of 2 metre run off treadmills?

Others

Have all users received an induction prior to using the equipment and have they completed a PARQ and this is signed off by the gym instructor with the minimum qualification of level 2 (REPS)

What is the condition of the lighting, floor covering, walls and ceiling? (visual inspection)

What is the condition of the equipment? (check pads, chains, pins, etc)

Is there an annual maintenance contract in place?

What checks are carried out by staff and us this recorded?

Are users encouraged to wipe down machines after use? (check signage and if paper towels and disinfectant is available)

What qualifications do the gym instructors have? (check qualifications)

What is the staffing levels within the gym? (check rotas)

What is the cleaning programme for the gym? (check cleaning schedule)

Is there signage on all machines to indicate the type, basic instructions and the weight of the stacks?

What is the temperature within the gym area? (should be 18oC)

Is there sufficient air conditioning and is it well maintained?

Is there a drinking water supply and cups available for customers?

Is the level of music and TV volume controlled to prevent customers increasing the level above an acceptable level?

What systems are in place to prevent overcrowding? (check NOP's for maximum numbers)

Is the gym staffed at all times or is there a door control entry system in place with regular checks, CCTV, etc?

Use by juniors is restricted and those under 14 do not use the equipment unless it is designed for young people. This policy is displayed within the centre?

Where schools use the gym, there is controls in place on the use of equipment by those under 16 and any use by students is directly supervised by a teacher qualified in gym instruction?

Is there a minimum of 2 metre run off from treadmills?

Others

What is the condition of the floor, is it slip resistant and in good repair?

Is the floor subject to regular cleaning and this is documented?

Walls and surfaces are suitable for there use of the hall and present a smooth surface. There are no exposed edges or protruding obstacles, such as door, handles, fire extinguishers, etc?

Rebound boards are in place, secure and divider nets does not affect safety of the activity?

Breeze blocks are sealed with paint, ledges and high level fittings are kept relatively free of dust build up?

Light fittings are protected from impact damage from balls if required. Light guards are secured to the light, the lights if suspended have at least a double chain fitting to the light to avoid the guard falling if dislodged?

The level of illumination is suitable for the types of activities taking place within the sports hall?

There is a risk assessment and safe system of work for replacement of bulbs in high level areas?

There is no obvious trip hazards for balls against light fittings when they get hot?

What is the condition of the sports hall equipment?

What pre-use checks are carried out on the sports equipment? (Check records)

Equipment is checked and serviced regularly by a competent person?

Is the sports hall stores tidy and easily accessible for staff to be able to remove and return items quickly and safely? (check for signage, demarcation lines, storage plans, etc)

What training has staff received in the set up of sports equipment? (Check training records)

Are mats stored within a designated mat store? (see fire section)

Are there any special events held within the sports hall? (check records, maximum numbers and NOP'S)

Is there any grandstand type seating used for any events? (Visual check of seating, qualifications, etc)

Are all 5-a-side goalposts secured correctly?

What is the temperature of the sports hall during the time of the audit?

All specialist coaches, such as martial arts are suitably qualified and hold up to date public liability insurance?

Others

What is the condition of the walls, floor, ceiling and lighting levels?

What is the condition of the dance studio equipment?

Are there an storage areas, if so re they tidy and easily accessible for staff to be able to remove and return items quickly and safely?

What is the temperature of the dance studio?

Is the level of music controlled to prevent coaches increasing the level above an acceptable level?

All coaches are suitably qualified, (REPS) and are disclosure Scotland checked?

What system is in place to prevent overcrowding? (is there set numbers for each type of class)

Others

What is the condition of the walls, floors, ceiling and lighting levels?

What is the condition of the dance studio equipment?

Are there any storage areas, if so are they tidy and easily accessible for staff to be able to remove and return items quickly and safely?

What is the temperature of the dance studio?

Is the level of music controlled to prevent coaches increasing the level above an acceptable level?

All coaches are suitably qualified, (REPS) and are disclosure Scotland checked?

What system is in place to prevent overcrowding? (is there set numbers for each type of class)

Others

What is the condition of the walls, floor, ceiling and lighting levels?

What is the condition of the spin bikes? (Visual check of cranks, pedals, wheels, etc)

Is there an annual maintenance contract in place?

What is the temperature of the spin studio?

Is the level of music controlled to prevent coaches increasing the level above an acceptable level?

What is the maximum number and is this suitable for the area available?

What checks are being carried out by staff and are they recorded?

What is the cleaning programme for the spin studio and bikes?

Others

What is the condition of the walls, floor, ceiling and lighting levels?

What is the condition of any equipment?

Do all cubicle door locks, lock and display vacant/occupied

Other

Is the design of the play area suitable for the age of the children?

Is the facility inspected pre-use and in-depth monthly?

Is there a defect reporting system in place and are repairs carried out promptly?

Is there a schedule for cleaning the soft play area?

What is the condition of the walls, floor, ceiling and lighting?

Has a risk assessment of the soft play been carried out?

Has an independent ROSPA inspection been carried out prior to any new installs being opened to the public?

What is the condition of the padding, cage, framework, etc?

How often are the balls In the ball pit cleaned and what condition are they in?

What is the depth of the ball pit (450mm to 600mm) for juniors, (350mm to 450mm) for toddlers?

Are the ball pit sides sufficiently robust to retain the balls within the pond and to stop them spilling out?

Are all appropriate exposed walls, floors and structural features covered in padding?

Retention netting is securely fitted and does not present gaps in which heads or limbs might become trapped?

How often is the soft play area checked and re the checks recorded and actioned?

Is the equipment maintained annually by an external contractor?

How is access to the soft play area controlled?

Is the soft play area supervised?

Is there a limit on maximum numbers? (is this detailed in the NOP'S)

Is there signage up detailing rules, maximum numbers, height restrictions, etc?

Is there more than one level, if so how is falling from heights prevented?

Is there sufficient ventilation within the soft play area?

Does the viewing area allow a clear view of the play area?

Are there suitable and sufficient storage for shoes, coats and prams?

Are there adequate toilet and changing facilities close to the soft play area?

Are there any cards that can be accessed by children?

Others

A soft play specific fire risk assessment has been carried out?

Possible sources of ignition have been removed/ guarded?

Equipment is flame retardant?

Is worn equipment with exposed foam replaced?

Are there two escape routes from the play area?

Are there suitable numbers of fire extinguishers within the facility (AFFF type recommended)

Is there adequate emergency lighting within the soft play area?

Children can be evacuated from all levels of the structure if multi level?

Is there a clear audible/ visible fire alarm?

Fire action signs are displayed within the area?

Staff are trained in the evacuation plan?

Fire exits are unobstructed and clearly visible?

Are there at least two escape routes from the play area?

Can disabled children be quickly evacuated from the soft play area and are the staff trained in the use of the evacuation chair?

Others

Supervision levels have been assessed, documented and are followed?

Are staff disclosure Scotland checked and have received child protection training?

The room incorporates designs to increase child security where needed, such as CCTV, alarmed doors, key code entry, etc?

Rules of play are clearly displayed and a maximum user height line displayed to avoid ambiguity, rules of play may include removal of jewellery, pinned badges, glasses, large belts, children who are unwell, etc?

Is there accidents trends monitored?

No food or drink being consumed within the play area and signage in place?

The slide is supervised at all times?

It is inspected daily pre-use?

The number of children allowed to slide at one time is restricted to the manufactures instructions?

Children are not allowed to slide until the run area is clear?

Children remove their shoes but not socks and wear clothes that cover arms and legs?

Children slide in the correct manner (feet first with arms crossed, hands placed on opposite shoulders)?

Has the disabled chair lift been serviced/ commissioned and are staff trained in its use?

Others

Does the inflatable comply with manufacturers guidelines?

What is the procedure for the safe set up and break down of the inflatable?

What procedures are in place to ensure that the electrical supply is a safe distance from the poolside, no trailing or damaged cables, etc?

Are there user safety rules displayed?

Is there sufficient all round supervision of the inflatable?

How is the inflatable tethering and what maximum numbers are allowed on at any one time?

What maintenance, hygiene and dry storage procedures are there in place?

What controls are in place for weak or non-swimming using mats?

What controls are in place to avoid collision of mats?

How many mats are on site and what size are they?

What is the maximum number of mats used at any one time to control overcrowding?

Do you have a Sub Aqua Club and if so what control measures are in place?

Do you have a canoeing cub and if s what control measures are in place?

Do you hire the pool out for galas, private hire, etc and if so what control measures are in place?

Others

What water features do you have and what control methods are in place?

What inspection and maintenance is carried out on diving blocks, touch pads and lane ropes?

What safety controls are in place when moving/ removing and fitting/ de-rigging the diving blocks, touch pads and lane ropes?

What are the storage arrangements for all lane ropes, touch pads and lane ropes, plus any other ancillary equipment?

Has a risk assessment been carried out for the water slide or flume?

What access control measures are in place?

How do you control user to prevent collision?

What is the condition of the flume and when was it last inspected?

How do you prevent user injury at the launch/ landing areas of the flume?

What information do you have for the users of the flume?

What is the condition of the landing area?

What are the condition of the mats (if used)?

Is there any height and age restrictions?

Do you have any river rapids and lazy rivers and what control measures do you have in place?

Do you have a poolside spa and what control measures are in place?

Any other miscellaneous features?

Others

Are wave outlets guarded with vertical bars and the aperture is less than 100mm?

Is there a marked safety zone in front of the outlet of at least 1m? (this may be signed or sectioned off with a lane rope)

Are weak and non-swimmers advised to move to the beach area before the waves start?

Are the waves preceded by an audible and visual alarm e.g. Klaxon and flashing warning light?

Are the operation of the waves controlled by an operator who has a clear view of the session. This person can stop the wave action quickly in an emergency?

Are life guarding numbers sufficient to view the pool effectively during the waves?

Is jumping and diving into the pool prohibited during the waves?

Is the jumping and diving from the high freeboard above the wave outlet when not in use prohibited or prevented?

Do water curtains or waterfalls (e.g. mushroom features) conceal hazards such as submerged steps or plinths. Any blind spots to general supervision of the pool created by these features have been identified and addressed?

Others

Are all roads, footpaths, steps and other surfaces in good condition?

Are manhole/ drain covers in place and in good condition?

Are all covers on lighting columns in place and in good condition?

Are refuse bins located in a suitable place?

Have suitable steps been taken to prevent unauthorised access to the roof of the facility?

Have suitable arrangements been made to provide safe access and egress to the facility for persons with disabilities?

Have satisfactory arrangements been made to protect staff and customers using the premises from traffic movement?