Commercial Pool Safety Plan Template – March 2012 Page
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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
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• 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