Swimming Pool Safety Inspection (Wet Area Only)

• Site conducted

  Select

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Address
  Address

• Site photo

  Media

• Prepared by

• Persons involved with this audit

• Date of audit

  Date

• Type of pool

  Select Swimming Pool only Leisure Pool Public Pool Private Part of school Other

  • Swimming Pool only
  • Leisure Pool
  • Public Pool
  • Private
  • Part of school
  • Other

Pool Dimensions (Main or only pool)

• Minimum Depth (metres)

• Maximum Depth (metres)

• Length of Pool (metres)

• Width of Pool

• Approximate Surface Area (m2)

• Is there a learner pool?

  Yes

  No

Pool Dimensions (Learner)

• Minimum Depth (metres)

• Maximum Depth (metres)

• Length of Pool (metres)

• Width of Pool

• Approximate Surface Area (m2)

• Any additional information (such as max bathing load etc.).

Policy

• Is there a signed and dated copy of the Health and Safety Policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the Policy last reviewed? (Default to 1st of the month if exact date in unknown)

  Date

• Has the policy been satisfactorily provided to staff?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Organisation

• Does the organisation have nominated key individuals with health and safety responsibilities?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Detail those people below (if applicable).

• undefined

• undefined

• undefined

• undefined

• Are the above persons responsibilities documented?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• i.e. contained within job description or organisation section.

• Is there an appointed 'Competent Person' for safety

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is their experience and training believed adequate?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Provide the details within the notes section above.

• Is their method of communicating with their staff on H&S issues (risks and controls) adequate?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Arrangements

• Within a swimming pool arrangements will generally comprise of:
  - Details of the hazards and SWW/precautions for avoiding them
  - Arrangements for dealing with injury and providing I, I, T, S to ensure SSW are followed etc.

• These are available:

  Select Risk Assessments Pool Safety Operating Procedure

  • Risk Assessments
  • Pool Safety Operating Procedure

Risk Assessments

• Are documented risk assessments available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do site specific documented risk assessment cover the foreseeable hazards found within this swimming pool to the public and employees?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover pool tank access?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover pool tank profile and detail?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover pool inlets and outlets?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover pool supervision?<br>No. Of lifeguards<br>Training<br>Supervision aids<br>Location and rotation of lifeguards<br>Scanning methods

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover pool water clarity?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover poolside electrical equipment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover diving into the pool?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover inflatables?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover under 8's?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover weak swimmers?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover special needs users?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover the consumption of food and drink e.g. Children's parties?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do risk assessments cover first aid provision?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is it clear who carried out the risk assessments and when?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there evidence of training on risk assessment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Has the organisation reviewed risk assessments within the expected target to review them?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Date of the most recent reviewed risk assessment

  Date

• Last risk assessment review was completed by:

• Is there evidence that staff have received information on the significant findings/precautions?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Any further comments regarding risk assessment.

Pool Safety Operating Procedure

• Is there a pool safety operating procedure specific to the pool that contains: Normal Operating Plan (NOP) (daily plan) and Emergency Action Plan (emergency)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are they available to staff and for inspection?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover details of layout (depth, plan of pool)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover dealing with the public (communication, signs)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover lifeguard duties (supervision, training, numbers)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover systems of work (rotation and max poolside working)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover operational systems (controlling access)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover detailed work instructions (poolside cleaning)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover first aid and training (plus equipment required)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover hire arrangements?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover the hazards identified?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover activity related risks?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover diving boards?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the NOP cover inflatables?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover overcrowding?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover lack of water quality?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover fire?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover lighting failure?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover emission of toxic gas (evacuation)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover serious injury to a bather?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) cover discovery of a casualty in the water?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Who prepared the NOP/EAP?

• When was the NOP/EAP prepared?

  Date

• Is the NOP/EAP regularly reviewed and has the organisation met its target date to review?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Review date of the NOP:

  Date

• Review date of the EAP:

  Date

• Who carried out the review?

• Does the risk NOP reflect the areas covered in the risk assessment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there evidence that staff have received information and training on the NOP/EAP?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Poolside Supervision

• Have the arrangements for supervision at the pool been identified by risk assessment taking into account A) the nature of the pool/structure, B) the way the pool is used at any particular time and C) pool users (I.e. weak swimmers)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the pool have require and have constant supervision by Lifeguards?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• The pool requires constant supervision by lifeguards because:

  Select Water is deeper than 1.5m Water area greater than 170m2 Poolside diving is permitted There is poolside equipment Abrupt depth changes Unrestricted access e.g. hotel guests, residents

  • Water is deeper than 1.5m
  • Water area greater than 170m2
  • Poolside diving is permitted
  • There is poolside equipment
  • Abrupt depth changes
  • Unrestricted access e.g. hotel guests, residents

Lifeguard Training

• Are Lifeguards trained to a suitable level (I.e. RLSS, NPLQ or STA: NARS) in order to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the following:<br>Role of the lifeguard and responsibilities;<br>Pool observation and supervision;<br>Drowning;<br>Use of poolside equipment and,<br>CPR, first aid and spinal cord injury management.

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Was the person(s) who carried out the training qualified and competent?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does an independent body reassess lifeguards every 24 months?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Site Specific Training (initial)

• What are the arrangements for providing lifeguards with site specific knowledge and training on the PSOP procedures?

  Select Off the job training On the job training

  • Off the job training
  • On the job training

• Comments

• Are records kept of the initial training evaluation?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Site Specific Training (ongoing)

• Are there arrangements provided for regular ongoing training and assessment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• (Above): 1 training session of 1 hour every 4 weeks is the minimum and must include CPR training.

• Is there a training plan which requires that all staff receive a comprehensive range of refresher training (wet and dry)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• (Above note): this should include
  times swims and rescue methods
  Simulated incident training
  A dive to the bottom of the deepest part of the pool to recover a manikin
  Use of poolside rescue equipment
  Revisions to PSOP
  Refresher training in supervision and scanning techniques

• Are there records of such training training sessions maintained showing who, when, where and what was covered in each session?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the ongoing programme have minimum frequencies of attendance specified and monitored (competency assessment)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the programme consider casual and part time staff?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Training record check (check 3 individuals at random)

• Individual one: Name

• Date of NPLQ qualification

  Date

• Is 'on going' training attendance consistent for the last 4 months?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Individual two: Name

• Date of NPLQ qualification

  Date

• Is 'on going' training attendance consistent for the last 4 months?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Individual three: Name

• Date of NPLQ qualification

  Date

• Is 'on going' training attendance consistent for the last 4 months?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Lifeguards & Equipment

• Public sessions (un-programmed)

• No. of LG to swimmers

• LG Positions

• Zoning system for each LG to scan?

  Select Extensive Intensive Combined Undetermined

  • Extensive
  • Intensive
  • Combined
  • Undetermined

• Private Swimming Club (programmed)

• No. of LG to swimmers?

• LG positions

• Zoning system for each LG to scan?

  Select Extensive Intensive Combined Undetermined

  • Extensive
  • Intensive
  • Combined
  • Undetermined

• Inflatables

• No. of LG to swimmers

• LG positions

• Zoning system for each LG to scan?

  Select Extensive Intensive Combined Undetermined

  • Extensive
  • Intensive
  • Combined
  • Undetermined

• Does the NOP detail the above especially the zones of supervision and LG positions?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do lifeguard positions meet the recommended 10:20 system?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• (Above note: Scan their zone of supervision in 10 seconds and close enough to get to an incident within 20 seconds)

• Is the high risk zone (1.3-1.5m) where weak swimmers get out of their depth monitored sufficiently by a LG position?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the maximum length of time that a LG is on duty at the poolside acceptable?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: industry guidance is for a maximum of 90 minutes with good practice 60 minutes

• Do Lifeguards rotate positions regularly within their supervision periods?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are the duty periods monitored and enforced?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• What type of chair are the lifeguards provided with?

  Select Fixed Moveable None

  • Fixed
  • Moveable
  • None

• Are the LG/chairs in the positions detailed in the NOP for the type of session taking place at the time of the inspection?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are the chairs located in the best positions?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: consider windows behind the LG and elevated

• Are the chairs set back from the pool and if so are there any blind spots?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do the lifeguards wear distinctive clothing?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do lifeguards carry whistles?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do lifeguards have access to life saving equipment at all times?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do lifeguards have a means of summoning assistance when only one lifeguard is on duty?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there a poolside alarm?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the alarm clearly labelled?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the alarm tested a suitable intervals

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are the tests logged?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Where does the alarm sound?

• Is there an emergency stop control that shuts down the suction flow in the event of entrapment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the emergency stop control tested regularly?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is CCTV provided of the poolside?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Any comment:

• Where CCTV is required and fitted; is the footage recorded?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is monitoring of the poolside CCTV footage adequate?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Supervision Aids to Lifeguards

• Have supervision aids been considered?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Where supervision aids have been implemented, are they working as intended?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Lifeguard Behaviour

• Are Lifeguards supervised? How?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there evidence of Lifeguards standing together and talking?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do they have adequate staff cover or contingency plans to cope with staff not attending work?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are Lifeguards prohibited from taking mobile phones onto the poolside or in an adjacent location where they can access them?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there any Lifeguards with other jobs?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do Lifeguards know who is in charge at anytime?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

External Clubs

• Is the pool hired out to external clubs?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Who provides supervision at these times?

• Is supervision detailed in the hiring agreement?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the Pool Operator monitor that appropriately qualified staff are on duty?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Who carries out the checks? (Name and position)

• Are safety requirements built into the written agreement with the club?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Can it be proved how the relevant sections of the PSOP are made known to the clubs?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there arrangements in place to ensure the clubs are in compliance?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are details provided by the clubs detailing the training provided and are these checks recorded by the Pool Operator?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Cleaning

• Is poolside cleaning regularly carried out? How often?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is a cleaning schedule available to demonstrate when and how cleaning is completed?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is pool cleaning equipment available to staff?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Observation: Is the observed level of cleaning acceptable?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there a procedure to follow if solid faeces is found in the pool?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: expected answer would consist of remove Asaph by scoop, test water, increase free chlorine and backwash

• Is there a procedure to be followed if non-faeces is found in the pool?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• This will include: Close the pool

• Bathers leave and shower

• Maintain disinfectant levels at top of range

• Vacuum the pool

• Use a coagulant and filter for six turnover cycles

• Backwash the filters

Accidents & First Aid

• Accidents

• Is the operator clear that the following incidents are reportable within set timescales? Employee killed or suffers major injury

• Member of the public killed or suffers major injury

• Dangerous occurrence (such as failure of lift, release of any substance with potential to damage health)

• Employee admitted to hospital for more than 24 hrs

• Over 7 day injury to an employee

• Are there any accident trends evident?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there any evidence of investigation and feedback to risk assessment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• First Aid

• Is first aid equipment properly stored and specialised equipment including PPE close to where it is required?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is equipment regularly checked to ensure it remains in good condition?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Do Lifeguards have access to face masks to separate themselves from direct contact with the casualty when resuscitating?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are Lifeguards trained in the use of face masks?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• If there are defibrillators on site, do operators receive regular refresher training? (60 to 90 days)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the battery status on the defibrillator checked regularly?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are the pads in date?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the defibrillator accompanied by scissors for cutting clothing and towel to dry swimmers before use?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Design & Structure

• Access

• Is admission to the pool adequately controlled to prevent overcrowding? (Such as at point of entry and inside the pool hall by lifeguards)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there arrangements in place concerning admission of under 8's during in-programmed sessions under the supervision of one adult e.g. parties?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: 1 adult to 2 under 8's

• Is access to the pool prevented when unsupervised?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• In open air pools are these deterrents implemented to prevent unauthorised use?

  Select Intruder alarm Alarms (other) Signage other (detail in comment below)

  • Intruder alarm
  • Alarms (other)
  • Signage
  • other (detail in comment below)

• Comment:

• Where pool covers are used as the primary means of preventing bathers access, are they secured continuously around the edges and capable of supporting the weight of a person falling onto them?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is access to the pool hall from the changing rooms located close to water deeper than 1.2 metres?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is so, are additional controls in place such as barriers, warning signs, LG have clear view of entry point?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Circulation Around the Pool

• Are there abrupt changes in floor level that could cause a trip? (Consider steps, footbaths, upstands (to contain shower or hosing down water).

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the floor of the pool surround have a good slip resistance or are there warning signs in place?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Slip and trip hazards are reduced by:

  Select Surface roughness Moisture displacement Profile (not too steep or shallow) Surface pattern or finish

  • Surface roughness
  • Moisture displacement
  • Profile (not too steep or shallow)
  • Surface pattern or finish

• If possible to ascertain, is the cleaning regime in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are emergency exits blocked or poorly signed?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Pool Tank

• Are there abrupt changes in depth?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: Excessive changes in depth should be avoided in water less than 1.5m depth - not greater than1 in 15

• If applicable, are changes in depth clearly identified by use of colour contrasted materials?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are water depth signs in place and not obstructed?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there a 'No weak swimmers past this point' sign?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the colour of the pool lining allow a child to be seen on the bottom of the pool?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• How does the pool operator ensure the tank floor finish is not slippery particularly in shallow water areas?

• Is the pool edge colour contrasted with the pool water?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there any sharp exposed edges to tiled finish, including cracked/broken and/or missing tiles that could cause injury to bathers?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does the inlet and outlets of the pool water circulation system have secured grilles that prevent entrapment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: should be less than 8mm

• How many outlets are there per suction line?

• Above note: at least 2 outlets to each suction line at sufficient distance apart to prevent a body being drawn

• Do handrails have excessive movement that could lead to trapped limbs or loss of balance?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Diving

• Is diving allowed during in-programmed sessions?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• If 'No', are prohibition signs displayed?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is diving permitted into separate pool?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Is diving allowed in a segregated area?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• If yes, are instructions displayed?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there diving board?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• If yes, platforms more than 2 metres above the poolside should have a suitable guard and mid-rails. Is this the case ?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there authorised access only to the diving equipment? (Supervision and controls)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are the boards and metalwork protected from corrosion?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are the boards surface slip resistant?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Hoists

• Are hoists available to assist those with disabilities gaining access to the pool?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Have operators been trained in the use of the hoist by a competent person? (Records available?)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the hoist(s) labelled with a safe working load (SWL)?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Has the hoist and accessories been formally inspected within the last six months?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Date of last inspection

  Date

• Moveable floors

• Are there suitable measures to prevent bathers gaining access to the underside of the floor when raised? (Such as hinged flap, moving bulkhead which mates with floor etc.)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are entrapment hazards around the edge of the floor addressed? (Such as flexible rubber gasket to fill gaps)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the water depth indicated to bathers?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is diving controlled? (Such as electronically operated 'No Diving' signs, diving facilities not accessible to bathers etc.)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Water Slides

• Is there signage displayed at the base and launch?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are entry/exit points supervised?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there controlled entry so that riders are spaced?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Lighting & Glazing

• Lighting type?

  Select Natural Artificial Significant amount of both natural and artificial

  • Natural
  • Artificial
  • Significant amount of both natural and artificial

• Do illumination levels appear sufficient?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is Emergency Lighting checked daily?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there large areas of glazing adjacent to the pool?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is this examined within the pool operators risk assessment?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does window design/positioning cause excessive glare and specular reflection?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• How is glare on the pool surface controlled?

  Select LG's face away from source or glare Blinds are provided Anti-glare film applied External planting to filter light other

  • LG's face away from source or glare
  • Blinds are provided
  • Anti-glare film applied
  • External planting to filter light
  • other

• If 'other' selected, please provide detail:

• Above note: if glare is a problem it must be addressed in NOP

Pool/Hall Visibility, Temperature & Ventilation

• Is the clarity of the water constantly monitored?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• What is the stated clarity level specified in the PSOP?

• Is the pool water temperature monitored?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Is it between 27-29 degrees C?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the air temperature measured?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Is the air temperature 1 degree C above water temperature? (Is there justification if not)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there a procedure for incorrect air/pool temperature?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• What type of pool hall ventilation is provided?

  Select Mechanical Air conditioning

  • Mechanical
  • Air conditioning

• Is the ventilation system subjected to 3 monthly inspections with records?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is the ventilation system fitted with audible/visual warning alarm to warn of equipment failure?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

Pool Water Treatment System

• Chemical Storage

• Are the chemicals clearly marked to indicate contents and safety information?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there adequate natural or mechanical ventilation?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are chemicals segregated within the storeroom?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: e.g. Chlorine based disinfectants and acids due to chlorine gas release on inadvertent mixing

• Is each chemical in a separate bund?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: each bund capacity should be cable of holding 110% of chemical being stored

• Chemical Handling

• Are mixing areas well ventilated?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: applicable where chlorine gas or liquid bromine are used

• Are respirators provided where there is a risk of chlorine or bromine gas release?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there an eye wash station nearby and in the plant room?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Water Filtration

• Type of filters used? E.g. Sand or other, specify

• Is the frequency of back washing to clean the filters adequate?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: back washing should be completed weekly

• Is the time that back washing is completed suitable?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note: should be undertaken when pool is not in use as this practice lowers the water levels

• Is the backwashing water suitably stored prior to being slowly released into mains drainage?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Does it have a suitable filtration rate?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Water Disinfection

• Are there any concerns regarding the type of disinfectant used?

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note:
  - Calcium Hypochlorite, a dry compound and must be stored in sealed containers, no smoking
  - Sodium Hypochlorite, a liquid and must be separate to any liquid acid to avoid inadvertent direct mixing
  - Chlorinated Isocyanurates, granular and must be kept away from combustibles
  - Chlorine Gas, is not recommended as it requires specifically designed storage areas for chlorine cylinders

• The type of disinfectant used is:

  Select Calcium Hypochlorite (soft water) Sodium Hypochlorite (soft water) Chlorinated Isocyanurates Chlorine Gas (hard water) Ultraviolet system other

  • Calcium Hypochlorite (soft water)
  • Sodium Hypochlorite (soft water)
  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates
  • Chlorine Gas (hard water)
  • Ultraviolet system
  • other

• If other is selected, please specify

• What is the method of dosing disinfectant and acid?

  Select Manual Automatic

  • Manual
  • Automatic

• Above note:
  Manual dosing, this should no longer be in practice apart from verifying the operation of an auto system.
  Automatic, is the preferred. Automatic alters the disinfectant or ph levels to the required levels in response to continual monitoring.

• Are disinfectants dosed before the filters?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are pH adjusting chemicals added after the filters?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there a suitable and sufficient water testing programme in place with records maintained?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note:
  - in a pool where dosing is controlled manually, pool to be tested prior to use and every 2 hours through to closing.
  - in a pool fitted with automatic controllers that measure disinfectant and vary the dose rate, manual testing of the water before the water before the pool is used, after cessation of use and one intermediate test.

Pool Readings

• Free Chlorine (most important) - guidance between 1.5-4.5mg
  Combined (poor disinfectant) - guidance says it should be a third of Free Chlorine
  Total Chlorine - guidance 4-5mg
  Br liquid -
  pH (prevent corrosion) - guidance 7.4-7.6
  Sulphate (tiled pools) - guidance 1-3mg
  Colour - no standard just clear

• Date and time of most recent reading

  Date

• Free Chlorine (mg):

• Combined (mg):

• Total Chlorine (mg):

• Br liquid:

• pH level:

• Sulphate (mg):

• Colour:

• Readings (previous results)

• Date and time of previous results

  Date

• Free Chlorine (mg):

• Combined (mg):

• Total Chlorine (mg):

• Br liquid:

• pH level:

• Sulphate (mg):

• Colour:

• Comments:

• Can the competence be evidenced for those taking the tests? ( such as managers pool plant room training, online training etc.)

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Is there a poolside test kit available and in date?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note:
  Capable to test for:
  - Disinfectant residue (DOD reagent in date)
  - pH (Phenol red reagent in date)
  - Colour standards have upper and lower limits

• Is monthly bacteriological testing completed with readings satisfactory?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Above note:
  Less than 10 TVC per 100ml (Total Viable Count unspecified bacteria)
  Less than 10 coliforms per 100ml
  Less than 10 pseudomonas per 100ml
  Free from E.coli
  Free from Staphylococcus per 100ml
  Free from faecal streptococcus per 100ml

• Any further comments on test results:

• Fail Safe Systems
  (Risk - where calcium or sodium hypochlorite and acid are dosed it can release chlorine gas)

• With the automatic chemical dosing is the 1) Chlorine injection system negative pressure and 2) Chlorine gas line fitted with a vacuum operated regulator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no to either of the above does the water circulation system have:<br>- an interlocking device whereby if water circulation fails, dosing is stopped?<br>- a flow measuring device to reduce the dosing level if water level drops?<br>- are calcium/sodium hypochlorite and acid injection points at least 1 metre for each other?<br>- Hypochlorite injection point before the filter, acid dosing point after the filter?

  Yes

  Improvement Required

  No

  N/A or Not discussed

• Guidance note: where water circulation stops or is reduced and automatic dosing continues it can produce a build up of hypochlorite and acid which react to produce chlorine gas.

Miscellaneous items

• Are there any other issues of evident concern? (Item 1)

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there any other issues of evident concern? (Item 2)

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there any other issues of evident concern? (Item 3)

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there any other issues of evident concern? (Item 4)

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Are there any other issues of evident concern? (Item 5)

  No

  Yes

  N/A or Not discussed

• Other general comments:

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