1. Unit 2 The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool
RLSS(UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
7th Edition

2. Element 5
The lifeguard, the law, regulations and codes of practice

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

4. HASAWA 1974
Employees responsibilities

5. MoSHAW Regulations 1999 Risk assessment H&S Arrangements 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. Workshop
In groups:
Identify hazards and methods of handling/storing various substances from the COSHH assessment sheets

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

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

10. Workshop
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. Workshop
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. Workshop
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. Workshop Practical demonstration of safe lifting techniques
Each candidate should demonstrate safe lifting techniques

18. Workshop
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
The Swimming Pool and the Role of the Lifeguard

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. Workshop
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
Normal Operating Plans for the Training Venue Pool

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 Public behaviour 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
Emergency Action Plan for the Training Venue Pool

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

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

32. Element 9
Provision and Use of Play Equipment in Swimming Pools

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

35. WORKSHOP
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
Diving and Jumping in Swimming Pools

37. Workshop
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
Flumes, Waterslides and other Water Features in Swimming Pools

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

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

43. Workshop 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