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Key Point: Discuss the factors that would result in immediate closure of a facility. These include<br />
but are not limited to:<br />
Free chlorine or total bromine below the required state minimum<br />
pH outside of acceptable range<br />
Circulation not operating at required rate<br />
Main drains not visible or securely attached<br />
Drain covers not in compliance with ANSI/APSP - 16 (check with your country<br />
requirements for drain covers)<br />
Single drain pool or spa does not have an additional level of protection against<br />
entrapment<br />
Water temperature exceeds 104 °F (40 °C)<br />
Facility does not have self closing, self-latching gates and fencing does not prohibit<br />
access by unsupervised children<br />
Key Points: Discuss who should obtain CPO ® certifi cation: These include:<br />
Pool owners<br />
Pool managers and supervisors<br />
Pool maintenance staff<br />
Lifeguards<br />
Pool technicians<br />
Pool and spa service company employees<br />
Health offi cials<br />
Property managers<br />
Key Points: Discuss the types of facilities that need personnel who have obtained CPO ®<br />
certifi cation. These include:<br />
Public pools. This includes, but is not limited to, recreation and community center pools.<br />
Semi-public pools. This includes, but is not limited to, hotels, motels, homeowner<br />
associations, and fi tness clubs.<br />
Waterparks.<br />
Aquatic playgrounds.<br />
Therapy and special purpose pools.<br />
Residential pools. If you own a pool, it is important that you minimize hazards and know<br />
how to operate and maintain it.<br />
Key Points: Discuss the primary responsibility of a manager. Include an explanation of the four<br />
management functions. These include:<br />
Planning - forecasting, developing, programming, scheduling, budgeting, etc<br />
Organizing - identifying and arranging work, delegation, and creating the management<br />
structure<br />
Leading – decision making, motivating, communicating, hiring and staff development<br />
Controlling – standards of performance, measuring, evaluating and correction<br />
Key Points: Discuss the primary purpose of a risk management plan and the key factors that<br />
must be considered. These include:<br />
Defi nition of the scope of risk management<br />
Prevention of injuries to patrons and staff<br />
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