Pool health and safety checklist

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Type sanitation used in pool

  Salt

  Chlorine

• Personnel

The Pool

• Is the water clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs of algae on the pool surfaces?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the pool floor clean, (no band-aids, leaves or dirt)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the skimmer gutters and gratings are clear and free from algae, slim and scum marks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there pressure gauges fitted to filters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the filter traps are adequately guarded to prevent injury to users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Swimming pool is in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are in good condition and are provided at the deep and shallow ends of the pool?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ramps and hydraulic lifts are maintained in a safe condition (where fitted) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pool depth markers are displayed prominently and are 100mm in size or greater?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the pool clearly marked with shallow end and deep end?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Testing of pool water

• The appropriate equipment to enable measurement of the level of disinfectant, PH, stabilizer and pool water temperature is being use (photometric) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The results of water analysis are available and kept as a permanent record?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the free chlorine level maintained above 1.5ppm

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is combined chlorine (total chlorine minus free chlorine) less than 1ppm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool being tested as per the Qld health pool and spa guidelines (3 times a day)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency response and fire safety

• Safety rules, emergency information and evacuation routes are prominently displayed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The emergency alarms can be heard in this area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire control equipment is easily accessible, signed, regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• An approved first aid kit is available and stocked appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A current resuscitation chart is clearly visible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Management procedures

• There is a qualified/trained pool operator looking after the pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe operating procedures are displayed with potentially hazardous equipment/ machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment such as goggles apron and gloves are available for the pool operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pool surrounds

• The area surrounding the pool is clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces are non-slip, unbroken and maintained in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plants, trees are safe, non toxic and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps/ stairs/ ramps are in a safe condition with non-slip surfaces and secure handrails where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors, gates fences, locks and latches are in good condition and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pool fencing is in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Gates close automatically?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guarding (mesh) or signage is in place for any fragile roof areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area is adequately shaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the pool in enclosed the ventilation is adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where the pool is enclosed, the building lights, fixtures, fittings and windows are in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool a "glass free" area (no glass fronted cabinets, clocks or bottles) ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Storage

• Required resources and equipment is stored safely (eg. separated from hazardous substances)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Flammable material is stored and handled in a safe manner?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free standing shelves/ cupboards are secured to ensure stability

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Storage areas are labelled appropriately (placarding is not generally necessary unless quantities of pool chemicals exceed 500 litres or kilograms)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waist containers are available and labelled appropriately where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous substances

• Chlorine and acids, including empty containers are stored in separate locations (Note: acids and chlorine products can react producing toxic chlorine gas. Chlorinated cyanurates will react with acids or alkaline substances to produce explosive conditions due to the release of Chlorine dioxide. Calcium Hypochlorite in contact with organic or oxidisable or combustible substances such as chlorine or petroleum products may form a mixture that spontaneously burst into flames or explode)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in a clean dry well ventilated secure area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is an up to date register/ stock control sheet to detail storage and handling requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate washing, dousing facilities are available in the event of an accident with chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The quantity of chlorine and or acid is stored within the recommended guidelines for the size of the pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is current SDS sheets available for hazardous substances (less than 5 years old)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substances are appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers of acid are stored in a bunded area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Electrical equipment is in good condition tested as required according to the departments procedures (generally 6 monthly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area has RCD protected circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant

• Manuals are available for the operation of equipment and machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Swimming pool plant is identified on the site maintenance register ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The moving parts of machinery are appropriately guarded in accordance with regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All machinery is fitted with appropriate safety signs and SOPs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All pool plant is safe and maintained in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilets

• Toilet facilities are clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items such as hand soap/sanitiser are available to maintain appropriate level of hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Change rooms

• Are showers available to shower before entering pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Private and secure change rooms are available for changing clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rooms are clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hooks and other items are not hazardous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are non-slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The floors are dry and well drained after use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All sinks, drains and toilets are operating in a satisfactory manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• No other hazards such as sharps, glare, noise or vermin have been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas pipes and chemical lines are clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All furniture is safe and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation valves are readily accessible and clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pool operators and swim teachers aware of actions required in the event of a faecal/vomiting incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A