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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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