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ACCOR Hotels - Asia

Pool SAFETY document


September -2010

Prepared by:
Kumar/Kraidej
Kumar/Kraidej
ACCOR BKK D&TS
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Swimming Pool Safety Guidelines
The overall objective is to :

•Reduce the risk of accidents


•Prevent the spread of disease
•Ensure that any casualties receive appropriate
treatment
•Enable the relevant emergency services to be
called and to take rapid action

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POOL RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk and Hazards
- Step 1 Identify the hazards
- Step 2 Decide who might be harmed and how
- Step 3 Assess the risks and take preventative action
- Step 4 Record the findings
- Step 5 Carry out regular reviews and actions taken if judged to be necessary
- Some of the key areas that feature within risk assessment will include:
Safeguarding Children
Workforce
Structural
Environmental
Showers and other washing facilities
Seating
Floors
Toilets

Structural Considerations at the design stage


- Maintain distance between kid’s pool and adults’ pool – min. 3 mtr.
- A non climbable barrier with min. height of 80 cm above water level only with vertical
balusters.
- Sharp edges – not permitted under the water and any slope change must be clearly
marked and noticeable
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Safeguarding Children Considerations
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Working in the Pool environment
Lifeguards MUST be able to scan their area of responsibility within 10 Sec.
and be able to get to an incident within 20 Sec. This is the internationally
recognised practice known as the 10/20 system and is a specific level of
response for effective safety in swimming pool facilities.

Effective use should be determined by a Risk Assessment. To ensure the


development of an effective team it is recommended that regular team
meetings be held & regular practice & review are undertaken.

Lifeguard qualifications should be revalidated at least every two years.

Warning Signs & Safety guidelines will not


guarantee that appropriate behaviour will be
followed.
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Energy saving measures at pool
during night time are not acceptable

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First Aid Provision
A specifically defined first aid station should be adjacent to the swimming
pool area of the facility which is easily reached by the Emergency
Services (EMS). Its location should be clearly shown on the facility’s

First aid equipment MUST include the following:


- A removable screen or curtain to protect the privacy of the casualty.
- A medical examination couch with blankets and pillows.
- Hot and cold water.
- Good ventilation.
- A nearby toilet.
- Stretcher.
- Chairs.
- Spinal Board.
- AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), Oxygen and Suction Equipment,
if staff have been properly trained.
- A fully stocked First Aid kit, with clearly defined restocking levels.
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Safety Equipment
General Safety Equipment:
 Ring buoys and throw bags/ropes and reaching aids such as poles.
 Lifeguards should be able to access a piece of safety equipment in approximately 5 seconds.
 The type of Ring Buoy should be mounted approx. 1.33m high on the walls to ensure clear
visibility and access by all including children and those with disabilities.
 First Aid box location should be clearly identifiable with markings.
 defined re-stocking levels and a clear procedure as to who is responsible.
 All safety equipment should be of a type approved.
Personal Safety Equipment:
 Gloves, Masks and Protective clothing, Communication systems, referred to earlier in this
document, should also be included under this heading because many operate as back up to
the lifeguard during an emergency. Included here is access to telephones, push button alarm
systems, portable radio alarm systems and whistles or bells.
 All approved Safety Equipment should be used and stored in accordance with the
manufacturers’ guidelines and should be checked regularly.
 Pool personnel should be trained and familiar with the safe use and storage of this equipment.
 Safety equipment should be checked daily and a record made of the outcome of such checks.
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Communications
 Warning Safety Signs
- Water depth marking must be clearly marked visible, and easily understandable
- Deep end / shallow end / Any sudden changes in depth must also be clearly marked
- Hygiene rules
- Prohibited activities
- Use of equipment e.g. fins, buoyancy aids
- Prohibiting the use of photographic equipment e.g. cameras, camera phones

 Rules and regulations should be placed beside the entrance and must be easily read. It must be
accepted that customers swim at their own risk and that parental supervision is essential for all children:
- Opening and closing times
- Hygiene rules
- Use of changing rooms
- The supervision of young children
- Use of glass bottles
- Swimming ability required for specific activities e.g. entry into deep end
- Use of equipment
- Chewing gum
- Use of swimming hats
- Due to the ever-presence of water on pool floors, slipping is likely if care is not taken.
 Normal Operation Plans shall have a written operational plan.
- Line of authority and Pool regulations
- Responsibilities and functions of the various members of staff
- Details of the pool, to show design, depths, access and other facilities
- Hazards and how they are to be controlled
15 - Risks and how they are to be dealt with e.g. slippery floors after cleaning
- Lifeguard duties and responsibilities
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Emergency Action Plans
It is impossible to predict and plan for every eventuality in and around the
swimming pool environment but there are a number of foreseeable
emergencies for which one can pre-plan.

Examples of these are as follows:


 Structural failure e.g. lighting failure.
 Drowning.
 Spinal injury.
 Theft.
 Water contamination.
 First aid incidents - major and minor incidents.
 Disorderly behaviour Overcrowding.
 Rescuing a casualty in the water.
 Incidents in other parts of a facility e.g. heart attack in the steam room.

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Construction Requirements
The present Accor guidelines (ACC_WE_RE0005_
Electrical Safety in Pools & Spas V1-0 Apr 09 1 / 1)
should be taken into account in any pool or spa project
whether new build or refurbishment. (Appendix E)

The Accor Guidelines will apply additionally to IEC


60364-7-702 international norms & local authority
requirements (The most stringent one shall be
implemented)

ACCORs’ Project Managers are responsible for this


implementation.
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SWIMMING POOL TREATMENT

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WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM

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SWIMMING POOL TREATMENT

•Water recirculation systems


water recirculation and filtration system
that complies with standards to reduce
the risk of injury to a young child due to
entrapment by suction

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Construction Requirements

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POOL WATER TESTER

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APPENDICES
•Appendix–”A”– Pool Notice (customise for each hotel)
•Appendix-“B”- Pool Incident Report Form
•Appendix-”C”- Property Pool Questionnaire
•Appendix-”D”- Typical Pool Safety Checklist
•Appendix-”E”- ACCOR Electrical Safety in Pools

Courtesy: ACCOR STDS / IRISH Water Safety /


Australian Pool Standards / Internet Resources

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