Swimming Pool Inspection Checklist

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Registration

• Has Pool been registered as per NSW requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

Fire Extinguishers - Review three Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher 1

• Record location of Fire Extinguisher

• Is fire extinguisher full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Fire extinguisher been inspected within last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record date of last inspection

  Date

• Are all fire extinguishers accessible and clear from obstruction? At least 1m x 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their two signs for F.E, with one at 2.1m high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Extinguisher 2

• Record location of Fire Extinguisher

• Is fire extinguisher full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Fire extinguisher been inspected within last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record date of last inspection

  Date

• Are all fire extinguishers accessible and clear from obstruction? At least 1m x 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their two signs for F.E, with one at 2.1m high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Extinguisher 3

• Record location of Fire Extinguisher

• Is fire extinguisher full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Fire extinguisher been inspected within last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record date of last inspection

  Date

• Are all fire extinguishers accessible and clear from obstruction? At least 1m x 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their two signs for F.E, with one at 2.1m high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Hose Review

• Record location of Fire Hose

• Has Fire Hose been inspected within last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record date of last inspection

  Date

• Is fire hose accessible and clear from obstruction? At least 1m x 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their two signs for F.E, with one at 2.1m high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire hose clean and not being used for anything else?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Blanket Review

• Record location of Fire Blanket

• Has Fire Blanket been inspected within last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record date of last inspection

  Date

• Is Fire Blanket accessible and clear from obstruction? At least 1m x 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Management

• Is their an emergency management plan in place and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency evacuation plan and is it on all exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are assembly areas allocated and understood? (ask multiple Team Members)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a minimum of 1 practice drill occur per year? Is it recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning systems clear and audible in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hazard Report forms available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incident/injury forms available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are there sufficient first aid kits at the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kids checked on a regular basis? Is there a record?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record date of last check

  Date

• Are all contents in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the contents of kits agree with the contents list?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid officer’s identities displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency telephone numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all injuries reported and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When first aid equipment is used, is it recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a sharps kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid sign displayed above the kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical - Review three electrical items

Electrical Item 1

• Describe electrical item being checked, take photo

• Has electrical equipment been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record Date of last test

  Date

• Is last test within 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Item 2

• Describe electrical item being checked, take photo

• Has electrical equipment been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record Date of last test

  Date

• Is last test within 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Item 3

• Describe electrical item being checked, take photo

• Has electrical equipment been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record Date of last test

  Date

• Is last test within 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical General & Switchboards

• Are correct power boards in use? (No double adaptors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any damaged light switches, light fittings or power points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear access provided to switchboards? (1m)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switchboards locked & have restricted access signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signage

• Are signs in good condition? (not faded)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage clear and easily understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their adequate Information signs? (first aid, general, do not run etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are out of service/danger tags available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is appropriate PPE available and being used and maintained correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate signage in place where PPE is required to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals

• Have all chemicals been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals correctly stored? (secure from public and signed as such?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers well-marked/labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all household chemicals clearly labelled and in their original containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate ventilation for both use and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided and available to all staff? (e.g. chlorine)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hazardous chemical register available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate decanting system in place for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant/Equipment

• Are ladders in good condition? (No domestic ladders on site)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling aids well maintained and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space

• Have all confined spaces been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have confined spaces been signed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all confined spaces secure and access is only through a locked system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Team Members understand location and requirements to enter confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Power Tools

• Are portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate storage facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pool Fencing

• Is the pool area completely enclosed with a fence? (at least 1.2m or 1.8m for perimeter fence)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence climb resistant? (for children)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gates inspected on a regular basis to ensure they close properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does pool fence comply with current standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Pool Safety Book NSW

Pool Equipment

• Is the maintenance of pool equipment recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor around pool equipment clear and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outlets such as overflow gutters, skimmers and drains working effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are strainers regularly checked and cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pool Facilities

• Are all anti-slip surfaces of stairs and walkways in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct and current CPR poster easily visible from ALL areas around pool? (see attachment for example)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are depth markings correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do diving boards above 1 metre have steps and handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 

Canteen - cooking facilities

• Is there a food safety supervisor certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a food safety management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cooking facilities appropriate and regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste regularly removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors in good condition? (no trip hazards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are food preparation areas appropriate and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct chemicals being used? Is SDS available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Are washroom and lunchroom facilities available for staff and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are male toilets provided, clean and well stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are female toilets provided, clean and well stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ambulant toilets provided, clean and well stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Are there adequate storage facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff use good stacking and storage practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items stored in their designated areas in the storage facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Notice Boards

• Is the WHS Policy displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Rehabilitation Policy displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site HSR's identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site Fire Wardens identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Rehab Coordinator identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final inspection sign-off

• Has inspection been reviewed with senior person onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sign-off

  Sign

• Send inspection to WHS coordinator and section manager