SAFETY CHECKLIST - Aquatic Facilities/Swimming Pool

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This Safety and Compliance checklist is for school Aquatic Facilities/Swimming Pool and is based on: 1. The Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO) issued by Royal Life Saving Australia 2. Fire Code Regulations 3. Safe Work Australia Guidelines.

ENTRANCE

• Is the entry stairway is clear of any trip hazards and safe to navigate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is the pool entrance in good condition with no trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are Exit and Entry points clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are lifts in good working condition and regularly serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are there signs on/or near the lifts advising that they are not to be used in case of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is the area adequately lit for early morning or late afternoon starts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is the Reception Desk located in such a position, to allow for the pool area to be directly visible? (Re GSPO 11.3.1 )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

FIRE SAFETY

• Are there adequate FIRE EVACUATION MAPS in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are there adequate EVACUATION ROUTE signs directing pool users to the Designated Assembly Area in an Emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is there an adequate supply of Fire Fighting equipment available (Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hose Reels)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Have all FIre Fighting Equipment appliances been TESTED in the past 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are all Fire Fighting appliances easy to access with no obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Have the FIRE ALARMS have been tested in past 6 months and audible in all areas of the swimming pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Has an EMERGENCY EVACUATION and LOCKDOWN has been carried out in the past 12 months ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Has an EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN been developed for the swimming pool and kept up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

FIRST AID

• First Aid facilities are available including a fully stocked FIRST AID BOX ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• First Aid facilities are clearly located with appropriate signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Does the Swimming Pool meet GSPO recommendations relating to OXYGEN EQUIPMENT , in particular: 5.2.1 All aquatic facilities should provide oxygen equipment for use by trained personnel in emergencies. 5.7.1 Oxygen equipment should be stored safely in a clean, dry, ventilated location free from dust, oil, grease, heat, sand and easily accessible to trained staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Does the Swimming Pool meet GSPO recommendations relating to DEFIBRILLATORS, in particular: 6.2.2 All aquatic facilities should provide an automated external defibrillator for use by school personnel in emergencies. 6.2.3 Automated external defibrillators are designed to be used by trained or untrained persons.6.2.4 Defibrillators should be located in an area that is clearly visible, accessible and not exposed to extreme temperatures. They should be clearly signed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Does the Swimming Pool meet GSPO recommendations relating to SPINAL BOARDS, in particular: 7.2.2 All aquatic facilities should provide spinal boards for use by trained personnel in emergencies. 7.2.3 Spinal Boards should be located in an area that is clearly visible, accessible and not exposed to extreme temperatures.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Do all staff responsible for supervising activities in the Pool area hold a current CPR certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is there a telephone land line available to call an ambulance or emergency services during a mobile phone outage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is there sufficient access for an AMBULANCE to park close to the swimming facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

POOL AREA

• Are pool users sufficiently supervised and monitored by staff on duty?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are Supervising staff aware of the importance of policing the NO RUNNING rule around the pool area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are the pool surrounds in good condition with no slip or trip hazards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is the spectator area safe and in good condition with no trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are WATER QUALITY CHECKS carried out and recorded at least 4 times per day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are procedures or guidelines in place that provide details on how to deal with human induced biological matter entering the pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are CCTV/Security Cameras are in place that cover all areas of the pool to aid in the investigation of any incidents? (Refer recommendations contained in GSPO Section SV20 - Supervising with Technology).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

RESCUE EQUIPMENT - Does the swimming pool meet the GSPO recommendations relating to rescue equipment, in particular:

• 12.2 RESCUE FLOATATION DEVICES <br>For the purposes of water safety, a rescue floatation must be able to meet the following operational requirements:<br>- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user<br>- Offer a patient buoyancy and a means of flotation in all aquatic environments;<br>- Not obstruct or inhibit the user when swimming;<br>- Easy to secure around a patient;<br>- Be suitable and durable for aquatic facility conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Is all PLANT and EQUIPMENT in safe working condition and regularly serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is all equipment safely stored to minimise risk of injury to staff, spectators and pool users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Have all electrical appliances and equipment been TESTED N TAGGED in last 12 month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is a RESIDUAL CURENT DEVICE in place to avoid electrical shocks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Do all ladders and stepladders meet Australian WHS standards (with a weight load > 120 kg)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

SIGNAGE - Does the swimming pool meet the the Royal Life Saving GSPO - AQUATIC SIGNAGE recommendations relating to:

• ACCESS AND ENTRANCE SIGNAGE<br>3.2.1 Primary access signs should be placed at each main entrance to an aquatic facility 3.2.2 Primary access signs are usually in the form of a Multiple Sign and should include key safety information and rules that is applicable for the entire aquatic facility. 3.4.1 Primary access signs should include key Pool warning and regulations (i.e. No Glass permitted) 14.2.2 Running by pool users on the Pool Concourse should not be encouraged and adequate signage should include - NO RUNNING

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• POOL DEPTH<br>4.3.1 All depth markings should be provided in metric measurements eg. 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m, 2.0m. 4.3.3 The depth markings should be in numerals and letters at least 100 mm in height. 4.3.4 There should always be depth markings at the shallow end and deep end and must be visible from all areas inside the pool and the surrounding concourse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• SHALLOW WATER <br>4.4.1 In shallow water - 1.2m deep or less - the words shallow water and the Shallow Water Sign should be displayed. 4.4.2 In water less than 1.8m for “wet-deck” pools or less than 2.0m for pools with surrounding walls greater than 380mm above the water level, Australian Standard “No Diving” signs as well as the words NO DIVING should be displayed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• DEEP WATER <br>4.5.1 In deep water - 1.8m deep or more - the words ‘Deep water’ and the Deep Water sign should be displayed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• TOILETS <br>11.6.6 Toilets should be clearly signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

CHEMICAL STORAGE & PLANT ROOM MANAGEMENT

• Are all HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS stored safely in line with recommended Segregation rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are DRY CHEMICALS stored off the floor and separated from Liquid Chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are ACID LIQUIDS stored at least 5m away from other chemicals and stored in a spill deck if >200ltrs ?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is an up to date Manifest available showing the volume and type of all chemicals stored on premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are Hazardous Chemical signs clearly visible to warn Emergency Services personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are SAFETY DATA SHEETS available for all HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS kept on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is Fire Extinguisher located in or near the Plant Room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is a smoke alarm/detector located in or near the plant room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are EYE WASH facilities available in areas near Hazardous Chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is a DELUGE SHOWER available where hazardous chemicals are stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is a SPILL KIT available to deal with any HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SPILLS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Have Staff been adequately trained in using Spill Kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) safety stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is Hearing Protection available in the Plant Room for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are Individual Full Face Masks available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is a register of PPE maintained and all PPE regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is the Plant Room clean and well organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is there a system in place for staff/contractors or visitors to SIGN IN and advise that they entering the Plant Room and any other isolated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

STUDENT/CHILD SAFETY

• Are change rooms and toilet facilities set up to minimise the risk of harm to students/children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are the floors in the change rooms/toilet areas in good condition with no major slip or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are there clear instructions advising that photographs or video footage must NOT be taken in the change room/toilet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Have all Staff received appropriate Child Protection training in past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

DOCUMENTATION

• Has a Supervision Plan (including Risk Assessments for various aquatic activities) been created as recommended in the Royal Life Saving - Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Are written instructions available for staff advising how to deal with potentially dangerous incidents such as lightning, broken glass etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Have Safe Work Method Statements been prepared for manual tasks such as setting up and removing pool covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

WASTE DISPOSAL

• Is there a sufficient number of General Waste bins available to pool users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• Is there a sufficient number of Recycle Waste bins available to pool users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

GENERAL COMMENTS

• Are there any other safety issues or concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  To be developed

• List any other issues or concerns here: