safety in swimming pools a public safety issue colin mccready
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Safety in Swimming Pools
A public safety issue
Colin McCready
Drowning Statistics RoSPA
Public Pools
2001 – 7
2002 – 8
2003 - 11
PAS 65 PAS 39
What is the industry doing
• HSG 179 – Management of health and safety in swimming pools
• BSI PAS 65 – General management, code of practice
• BSI PAS 39 – Water treatment plant and systems, code of practice
Measurement• Audit against the specification
• National Pool Safety Award from the ISRM to inspire public confidence.
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 5)
• Safety Documentation– Policy statements– Risk assessments– Records
• Safety Systems– PSOP (Pool safe operating procedures)– Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans
• Monitoring Measurement and Review (HSG 65)– Performance evidence should be available
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 6)
• Lifeguarding– Supervision times and zones– Numbers required– Positions – Specialist sessions– Uniform arrangements– Communication arrangements
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 7)
• Physical Environment
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 8)
• Pool Supervision– When a pool requires continuous
lifeguarding– Difference between programmed and
unprogramed sessions
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 9)
• User groups (customers)– Child admission policy– Swim Teaching arrangements– Child protection arrangements– Special needs,
language, disability,
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 10)
• Activities Management– Swimming Lessons– Aqua Aerobics– Inflatables– Sub Aqua– Canoeing
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 11)
• Pool Features– Flumes– Waves– Diving boards– Spas– Rivers and Rapids– Water canons– Bubble jets
PAS 65 Key Criteria (section 12)
• Training– Minimum content of qualifications– Induction and ongoing training– Training records
PAS 39 Water Quality and Treatment
PAS 39 Key Criteria
• Biological Content and monitoring
• Chemical Content and Monitoring
• Filtration and Disinfection Arrangements
• Clarity• Temperature water & air
• Water balance• Dilution with fresh water• Closure Parameters• Outlets and grills (hair
entrapment test)
• Chemical storage handling and use
CATEGORY ONE (Certification)
MINOR AFI’s – Only
CATEGORY TWO (Pending)
Major AFI’s - Written action plan required
CATEGORY THREE (No Certification)
Major AFI’s - Reassessment required
Audit Findings
MINOR - Lack of ongoing training records, e.g. Fire drills
MAJOR - NOP lacks significant detail against MHSSP
MAJOR - Significant absence of risk assessment
SAFETY DOCUMENTATION and SYSTEMS
MINOR - Balance tank access cover proud and rusting
MAJOR - Pool outlet velocity too high
MAJOR - Unsecured access to pool
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AFIs
MINOR - No policy regarding affects of other employment on lifeguard tiredness
MAJOR - Mystery visit identified lack of vigilance I.e. lifeguard talking for 20 minutes
MAJOR - Mystery visit identified lifeguards standing together for extended period
LIFEGUARDING AFIs
MINOR - lack of procedure for localised overcrowding (small pool)
MINOR - Inflatable ‘dry’ storage policy inappropriate
MAJOR - Under 8’s ratio of 5 to 1 for 5-7 year olds exceeds PAS 65 Guidance
ACTIVITIES & USER GROUPS AFIs