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POOL SAFETY PLAN
FOR COMMERCIAL POOLS
Pool Administration/Information
Facility Name:
Facility Address: Phone:
Pool Safety Plan Prepared By:
Date:
Last Reviewed/Updated By: (required to be done at least once per year)
Date:
Table of Contents
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Pool Data Sheets, Engineered Plans and/or Pool Drawings should be included if available.
Location of Pool Data Sheets: (it is recommended that a laminated copy be posted in the filter room)
Location of Engineered Plans and/or Pool Drawings:
Additional Information (if required)
Contact Information
Facility Owner
Name:
Phone Number: Cell Number:
Facility Manager
Name:
Phone Number: Cell Number:
Operator/Maintenance
Name:
Phone Number: Cell Number:
Pool Details (Provide details for each pool in the facility)
Pool Name or
Description
(e.g. main pool, hot tub)
Pool 1:
__________________________________________
Type
Name
Facility/Premises #
Pool 2: N/A
__________________________________________
Type
Name
Facility/Premises #
Date Constructed:
________________________
Indoor Outdoor
Date Constructed:
__________________________
Indoor Outdoor
Bather Load
Surface Area of Pool
Volume
Depth
Min__________
Max__________
Min__________
Max__________
Design Flow Rate
List of Equipment and Amenities
Pool 1 Pool 2
Choose all that apply:
Diving Board(s)
Slides
Ladder(s)
Sauna
Steam Room
Underwater Lighting
Other Features (list):
_____________________
Choose all that apply:
Diving Board(s)
Slides
Ladder(s)
Underwater Lighting
Other Features (list):
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
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Procedures in the Event of a Serious Injury, Emergency or Incident
Emergency Contact List
(Post next to the telephone or in another visible location if no telephone is available.)
First Responders
Ambulance 911 or ( )
Fire Department
( )
Police
(
)
(
)
Building Contacts Trained in First Aid/Emergency Response/CPR
(if any)
( )
Cell Phone ( )
( )
Cell Phone ( )
Additional Contact Information
Local Hospital
( )
Poison Control
(
)
Public Health Department
( )
Pool Company
( )
Gas Company
( )
( )
Example of an Emergency Phone Script
1. Dial 911 and specify police, ambulance or fire.
2. State who you are along with the address and the phone number you are calling from:
Hello, I’m ______________
at _________________________________
(name) (facility)
The address is _______________________________________________
(facility street address)
The swimming pool phone number is ____________________________
(facility phone number)
3. State the nature of the situation. If there is a fire, advise of chemical storage room location:
___________________________________________________________________
4. Tell them the best way to get to the facility (provide directions):
5. Ask what the estimated time of arrival is.
6. Send ______________________
to meet and direct emergency personnel to scene.
(title of individual)
Identify Location of Pool Emergency Phone or Procedure in the Event There is No Phone at Pool Side:
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Facility Emergency Response (These are only examples and do not cover all possible incidents or actions. Alter as appropriate. Attach
blank copy of Incident Reporting Form and Emergency Site Plan.)
Medical Emergencies
(near drowning/drowning, unconscious, chest
pain, spinal/head injury, broken bones/sprains,
seizures, allergic reactions, etc.)
Facility Procedure
Call 911
Provide assistance as necessary
Record incident on records sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Signage posted and enforced
Staff training
Good water quality
Depth markings visible
Pool monitored for slips and entrapment
Minor Incidents/First Aid Facility Procedure
Provide assistance as necessary
Advise patron to see his/her doctor
Record incident on records sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Signage posted and enforced
Pool monitored for slips and damage
First aid kit well stocked
Heat-Related Incidents Facility Procedure
Call 911
Provide assistance as necessary
Record incident in records
Prevention
(may include)
Hot tub max 40
O
C
Signage posted
Clock functioning
Sink and shower water max 49
O
C
Fecal/Vomit
Facility Procedure
See attached CDC Response Protocol
Record incident in records
Prevention
(may include)
Signage posted
Blood and Body Fluid Incidents
(in and out of water)
Facility Procedure
Record incident in records
Prevention (may include)
Signage posted
Disease Outbreaks
(rashes, eye or ear infection, fungal infections)
Facility Procedure
Contact Health Authority
Advise patron to see his/her doctor
Record in records
Check records to identify potential
problems when client used facility and
current conditions
Apply corrective action as necessary
Prevention (may include)
Signage posted and enforced
Exclude patrons that are ill
Minimize contamination to pool
Provide soap at showers and sinks
Follow cleaning procedures
Balance pool chemistry
Ensure adequate level of disinfectant
Entrapment/Suction Incident Facility Procedure
Shut down recirculation system if
necessary
Call 911 if necessary
Close pool
Determine reason for entrapment
Apply corrective action
Record on record sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Inspect pool facility regularly for
entrapment hazards
Signage
Ensure proper flow through main drain
Ensure proper covers on main drain
Equalizer lines disabled
Hostile/Aggressive/Difficult Person Facility Procedure
Call 911 if necessary
Prevention (may include)
Staff training
No consuming alcohol or other
intoxicants
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Missing Person Facility Procedure
Call 911 if necessary
Record on record sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Proper signage
Parents supervise children
Evaluate pool and check bottom
Gas Leak
(chlorine, ozone, natural gas, propane, etc.)
Facility Procedure
Call 911
Clear the building
Record on record sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Know where and how to shut off gas
Preventive maintenance and checks
Monitoring systems
Staff training
Chemical Spill Facility Procedure
Call 911 if necessary
Record on record sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Staff training
Personal protective equipment present
Knowledge of chemicals and
interactions
Proper storage
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
present
Fire
(complete and attach an evacuation plan and
site plan that includes location of alarms,
exits, extinguishers, etc.)
Facility Procedure
Call 911
Inform fire department of chemical
storage and location of store room
See evacuation procedure below
Record on record sheet
Prevention
(may include)
Staff training
Fire alarms and extinguishers
Exit signs clearly marked
Equipment maintained
Proper chemical storage
Natural Disasters
(lightning, flood, earthquake, etc.)
Facility Procedure (area specific)
Prevention
(may include)
Staff training
Evacuation Procedures (should include procedures in winter, special needs, age groups, meeting areas, etc. Attach building plan with
evacuation routes.)
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Lifesaving, First Aid, and Supervision
Emergency Equipment Location(s)
Non-conductive reaching assist at least
3.5 m in length with a shepherd’s hook
Throwing ring with rope at least 6 mm
in diameter and length of half the width
of the pool plus 3 m
Minimum of a #2 first aid kit
Personal protective equipment including
pocket mask and gloves
When No Lifeguard on Duty, a Clearly Visible Notice Must be Posted at Each Entrance to the Pool.
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT
Pool Rules Location Posted:
Patrons must not enter the pool with an illness, open sores, bandages, head colds, discharging ears or nose or
infected eyes.
A cleansing shower must be taken before entering the pool.
No running, fighting or horseplay
No contaminating or fouling the pool
Patrons must immediately report injuries or pool contamination to the operator.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
No diving (
Regulation states no diving in water less than 2 m deep, but it is recommended there be no diving in an unsupervised pool.)
Attach Additional Signs/Rules for the Safe Use of Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Other Features.
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Pool Operations
Pool Operator Qualifications
(training/experience)
When to Close the Pool to Swimmers
When there is the presence of vomitus or feces
When minimum disinfection level cannot be maintained
When water is too cloudy to see the pattern of the main drain
When the recirculation system is not working
When there is a power outage
When superchlorinating or shocking
When adding chemicals directly to the pool
When any hazardous situation exists that could negatively impact the health and safety of swimmers (may
require closure of the entire facility e.g. chlorine gas leak)
When pH or other chemical parameters are out of required range
When instructed by the Health Officer
Procedures for Opening and Closing Pool at Beginning/End of Day
(attach additional sheet if necessary)
Procedures for Opening and Closing Seasonal Pool at Beginning/End of Season
(attach additional sheet if necessary)
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Pool Water Chemistry Requirements
Parameters Requiring Testing
Minimum Testing
Frequency
Test Results Required
pH 2 x / day Within range of 7.2 – 7.8
Combined Chlorine 2 x / day Less than 1 ppm
Alkalinity 1 x / week Within range of 80 – 120 ppm
Cyanuric Acid 1 x / week Less than 80 ppm
Disinfectant
Water Temp 30
O
C Water Temp > 30
O
C
Free Available Chlorine or 2 x / day 0.5 ppm or greater 1.5 ppm or greater
Chlorine Cyanurate (stabilized
chlorine)
2 x / day 1.0 ppm or greater 2.0 ppm or greater
Bromine 2 x / day 1.5 ppm or greater 2.5 ppm or greater
Name and Model of Test Kit
(may attach procedures for
testing and calibration)
Name of Reagent
Shelf Life (Months)
Written Procedures in the Event Test Results Fail
Troubleshooting Problem
Product Used to
Correct
General Procedures
(e.g. describe dilutions or use product label)
Disinfectant too high
Disinfectant too low
Combined chlorine too high
pH too high
pH too low
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Written Procedures in the Event Test Results Fail (continued)
Troubleshooting Problem
Product General Procedures
(e.g. describe dilutions or use product label)
Alkalinity too high
Alkalinity too low
Cyanuric acid too high
(if applicable)
Cyanuric acid too low
(if applicable – outdoor pools only)
Water is cloudy
Safe Handling and Storage of Chemicals
Chemicals Used Essential Information, Precautions and Storage Details (follow MSDS)
E.g. Sodium hypochlorite
(i.e. Corrosive, causes severe eye injury, skin burns, respiratory burns. Use protective
gear to handle; do not mix with muriatic acid; chlorinator tank requires containment.)
Procedure for Draining the Pool
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Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment
(Note: This list provides examples and is not intended to be a complete list. Modify as necessary.)
Installation and operating manuals are located _____________________________________
Equipment
What Needs to be Checked Frequency Corrective Procedures (for backwashing, replacing
filter media, adjust flow and rate, etc.)
Filters Backwash gauges
Filter media
Chemical Feeder
Tubing
Pump
Pumps
Hair and lint strainer
Cavitation, noise
Leaks
Losses Prime
Water
Temperature/Heater
Water temperature too
hot/cold
Scaling/corrosion
Flow Meter
Flow Rate too high/low
Meter corroded
Ventilation
Skimmers/Main
Drain
Weir function
Proper % of flow
Ground Fault
Interrupter
Operation and Maintenance Responsibilities Related to Facility
Duties
(i.e. clean deck, test pool chemistry, monitor
and repair equipment, etc.)
Person, Job Title or
Company
Backup Person, Job
Title or Company
Description
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General Maintenance Checklist
The following are some of the items that should be included in your schedule
(schedule may include a comments section):
Pool basin
Checked for entrapment hazard (gap between 3.5” and 9”)
Check water intakes for possible suction hazards
Check for any safety hazard such as sharp projections
Main drain is secure and in good repair
Checked for signs of deterioration
Skimmer basket cleaned
Handrails, ladders, deck equipment secure
Water level is correct for removal of floating debris
Depth markings clearly visible
Steps are clearly marked in a contrasting colour
Floors are in good condition with non-slip surfaces, free of pooled water, free of ice in freezing conditions
Adequate fencing, doors, gates, alarms to prevent unauthorized entry
Drinking water fountain is operational (clean and good pressure)
First aid kit well stocked
Rescue equipment in good condition and easily accessible
Signage is in place
Shower/sink temperature below 49
O
C
Ground fault circuit interrupter for underwater lights functioning
Backflow prevention devices/air gap are functional
Clock in place and functional
Adequate lighting for pool area
Pool temperature to 37
O
C
Hot tub temperature to 40
O
C
Flow meters working properly
Drains secured, not broken
Floating weirs functioning
Pool Cleaning Schedule
Area
Chemical, Cleaner or Other
Products Used
How to Handle Safely/Procedure Cleaning
Frequency
Person or Position
Responsible
(refer to MSDS)
Floors
Change Room
Showers/Washrooms
Halls
Pool Deck
Floor/Deck Drains
Other:
Surfaces
Benches/Lockers
Shower Walls
Toilet Bowls
Sinks/Mirrors
Pool Features
Other:
Pool Basin
Tiles at Water Mark
Skimmer Baskets
Vacuuming
Other:
Supplies
Toilet Paper
Soap
Towels/Bathing Suits
Other:
Other Areas
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