Unit 2 The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool

1. Unit 2 The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool

2. Element 5

3. HASAWA 1974 Employers responsibilities PPPE SSOW Policy NOP/EAP

4. HASAWA 1974 Employees responsibilities

5. MoSHAW Regulations 1999 Risk assessment Hazard Risk Likelihood Outcome H&S Arrangements

6. COSHH Responsibilities Read COSHH assessments Wear PPE Use substances correctly Do not mix substances Use warning signs Clean before and after use

7. In groups: Identify hazards and methods of handling/storing various substances from the COSHH assessment sheets

8. In groups: Visit areas where substances are used/stored and identify whether COSHH assessments have been adequately completed

9. PPE Employers must: Provide PPE Train staff Maintain PPE Employees must: Wear PPE provided Use PPE properly Clean &store PPE

10. In groups: Identify from various COSHH assessments what PPE is required Demonstration of putting on, taking off and storage of PPE

11. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Electrical equipment must be: Safe Visually checked Correct voltage Correct use PAT tested Able to be isolated

12. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Staff should be: Trained Report faults and unsafe practices Use equipment only for the use it was intended

13. Practical demonstration of how to undertake a visual inspection of an item of electrical equipment Show the location of isolation points and demonstrate the methods of isolating equipment

14. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Requirement to: Avoid Automate Assess Inform Train

15. Identify the manual handling tasks you may undertake at this site How can any problems be overcome

16. 6 Steps to Safe Lifting Position close to load Bend at knees Get a good grip Lift your chin Lift with your legs Keep load close to body

17. Practical demonstration of safe lifting techniques Each candidate should demonstrate safe lifting techniques

18. In groups Identify potential fire hazards in a leisure environment

19. Fire Hazards Fire doors wedged open Fire doors/routes obstructed Litter bins overflowing Carelessness with matches/cigarettes Faulty electrics Unattended equipment in public areas

20. Fire Safety All Staff Must: Know the fire procedure Keep exit routes clear Ensure compliance of no smoking policies Check safety equipment regularly and record

21. Element 6

22. The Swimming Pool What design features pose a risk Check safety equipment and report problems Storage of equipment Cleanliness of all areas Pool closures- when do we close Encourage use of showers and toilets

23. Produce a 10-point checklist of supervision skills for role of a new lifeguard that they would need to know before undertaking lifeguard duties. E.g. never turn your back on the pool

24. Element 7

25. Normal Operating Procedures Written instructions detailing Control of the pool Life-guarding and pool vigilance Pool capacity Control of sessions Uniform Behaviour Admissions policy Working alone Child protection Communication

26. Control of the Pool Personal appearance Alertness Uniform Public behaviour Enforce rules consistently Treat people fairly

27. Life-guarding and Pool Vigilance Pool loading Zoning Staffing levels lifeguard positions High chair Patrol Length of pool duty Breaks

28. Element 8

29. E.A.P.’s Drowning Fire Dangerous gases Structural failure Lighting failure Vandalism etc. Bombs Blood, vomit & faeces

30. Identify all alarm points in the building. Identify the location of all emergency equipment. How many different alarms are there? Can you identify each one.

31. Take part in emergency procedure scenarios for this centre as dictated by the Trainer/Assessor

32. Element 9

33. Provision and Use of Play Equipment Different types available include: Small inflatable toys Non inflatable play structures Large inflatables (sealed and constant blow) Masks, snorkels, flippers

34. What are the main hazards associated with play equipment? How can these hazards be controlled?

35. Practical demonstration of setting up, taking down and storage of play equipment used at the venue

36. Diving and Jumping in Swimming Pools Element 10

37. In groups: Produce a 10-point plan to educate the public in safe diving

38. Diving in Swimming Pools No diving < 1.5m Make customers aware of signs/regulations Check equipment before use Restrictions in diving area No diving whilst wave machine is on

39. Diving in Swimming Pools Diving safety Changes in water level Running dives Backward dives Head first dives Indiscriminate diving Somersaults Bombing Shallow pools Starting blocks Diving boards

40. Element 11

41. Wave Machines, Waterslides and Other Features Staffing levels Control systems Entry and exit points NOP & EAP Signs and rules Maintenance & logging

42. In groups: Produce a 10-point plan to educate the public in the safe use of water slides

43. Practical discussion on: Pre-opening inspection of any water slides or other features at the venue The systems of control including emergency cut-off

44. ISRM/ASA Pool Swimming Standard Award 2002 ISRM updated its guidance on admission of children into un-programmed swimming sessions ASA/ISRM Pool Swimming Standard Award designed to assist this Lifeguards may be asked to assess ability of children and award the standard

45. Criteria for Swimming Pool Standard Jump into 1.5 metres/or hold mushroom float for 10 secs Then tread water for 1 minute Then swim 50 m in under 2 minutes Assessors of award are looking for competency of young children in the pool with minimum adult supervision