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Posted By Anders Molko
Im doing up a RA on swimming pools from a staff safety point of view.
I've so far included:
Biological Hazards
Chemical Hazards
SLips trips falls
Manual Handling
Drowning
Electrical HAzards
Ive then done anther RA on the swimming pool environemtn and included Air temp, humidity, gas particles etc
Anyone able to see anything ive missed out on?
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Posted By BS
I have no personal experience in this area but HSG 179 - Managing health and safety in
swimming pools, may provide some guidance
Hope this is of some help
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Posted By Crim
You could remember that fires do strike at swimming baths, and fire alarms do operate requiring evacuation also DDA? (hoists etc)
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Posted By Bob Youel
think of the human hazards to employeees e.g.
1. staff/trainers etc working with children
2. children being alone in that environment
3. rescue situations
4. parents not amused with staff re a child incident
5.none English speaking people [young/old]
the list can get quite large
6.modesty issues
7.adults getting shirty when they want to take photos
the human element is as important as other elements - a learning exercise is when you have to undertake a fire evacuation with semi naked people in winter - people can get heated under the collar if they were wearing one
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Posted By Ken Taylor
Adding Bob's Human Factors to your headings should give you a comprehensive list of 'chapters' under which to list specific hazards. I would suggest that risk assessments be pool-specific as there may be hazards peculiar to individual pools (eg confined space areas, spillage containment for bulk chemical delivery, non-vented water outlets, etc). Checking with the Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan for each pool may throw up some additional hazards for your assessments.
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Posted By CRN Baker
Anders, I know this may sound wide of field but you probably need to include violence.
My sister was a lifeguard in a public pool in the dim and distant past and was injured by the person she had just dragged out of the water to save. She ended up with severe bruising where she was hit, scratches, and her fingers were bitten where she had tried to open the persons mouth to ensure his airway was clear.
Also remember the lady on reception being put in a difficult situation when she refused entry to the pool to someone she believed to be drunk.
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