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Hazard (SeverityRating)Guidance Notes Findings LikelihoodRatingRiskratingGlazingGlazing in the pool hallwhich does not complywith specified safetystandard.(3)Risk of impact frompeople/objects.Can glass shatter and enterpool?Glazing above poolside on changingroom side, glass panels make upportion of wall on opposite side,glass that makes up wall is doubleglazing, all glass that is fittedcomplies with safety standards – seemaintenance dept for furtherdetails.2 6GlazingWindowdesign/positioningcauses excessive glareand specular reflection.(4)If glare problem, can it bereduced? If not, address inNOP.Glass covered in anti glare film.Glare does not pose a problem fromthe lifeguard chair however it can bea problem when on ground level i.e.patrolling.Lifeguards can call for a 2 nd lifeguardif they cannot see the bottom of thepool.1 4SignsPoor placement ofwater depth signs.(4)Visible and pictorial whereapplicable.Users with visualimpairment?Are signs clear and readable?Are they metric?Large banners show depth of pool,white writing on dark greenbackground, easy to read.Signage is metric.No diving in water less than 1.5msignage requiredNo non swimmers in water less than1.35m required.2 8FloorsSlippery pool surround.(3)Sharp or raised edges,e.g. uneven tiling,drainagegullies/channels. (2)Inadequatelyhighlighted drainagegullies in circulationroutes. (2)Check accident record.Condition of floor?Slip resistance?Pooling?Cleaning regime inaccordance withmanufacturer’srecommendations.Gradient (1 in 35 max).Risk of cut feet from tiling,uneven paving movement?Joint flush?Drainage gully edges sharp?Risk of tripping?Loss of footing?Accident history?Area cleaned regularly, trendanalysis for accidents. Some pooling,cleaned as and when required.No accident trends noted.Tiling in good condition, accidentsreported and checked for trend.No accident trends noted.Gullies are same colour as floor butare not deep.No accident trends noted.1 31 21 2