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Hazard (SeverityRating)Guidance Notes Findings LikelihoodRatingRiskratingPool TankSlippery tank floorfinish, particularly inshallow water areas,e.g. the beach of aleisure pool. (2)Excessive pool tankgradient, i.e. greaterthan 1 in 15. (4)Accident history.Degree of control bylifeguard.Evidence of slip resistanceproblems.Risk of young childrenmoving to deeper water?At water above 1.5m depth.No accident history, no ‘beach’feature.Gradual increase in depth nogreater than 1 in 15. Pool depthgoes down 1m over 25m.1 21 4Lifeguard patrols pool and stop nonswimmers from getting into deepwater.Pool TankAbrupt changes inwater depth where thewater depth is less than1.5m e.g. steps beneaththe water or steepchanges in water depthbetween two waterareas that are locatedclose together. (4)Outlet grille openingsmay lead toentrapment of fingers.(4)Excessive suction atoutlets may causeentrapment. (4)Sharp exposed edges totiled finish, includingcracked/broken and/ormissing tiles,particularly at tileexpansion jointpositions. (2)May cause bathers to slip ormove into deep water.Accident history?Are changes in depth clearlyvisible?Depth changes clearly visible, noaccident history.Pool depth does not changedramatically.1 4Should be less than 8mm. Outlet grilles less that 8mm 1 4Velocity maximum0.5m/second.At least 2 outlets to eachsuction line.Outlets cannot be coveredby a single body?Are covers secure?Accident history?Condition of expansionjoints?2 outlets at deep end – unable tomeasure maximum velocity.Outlets are sufficiently far apart andcannot be covered by a single body.Covers are secure.No accident history – faultsreported to maintenance.There are points where grout ismissing and tile edge exposed.1 42 4Poor definition of pooledge. (3)Slipping in or collision.Edge should be colourcontrasted with either poolsurround or pool tank edge.Pool edge is coloured dark blue, tileseasily identifiable.1 3
Hazard (SeverityRating)Projecting rest ledgesor handrails.(4)Guidance Notes Findings LikelihoodRatingRiskratingHand or foot trap.No projecting rest ledges or1 4Consider affects of wave handrails.machine.Stairs are sunk into wall.Are ledges/handrailsneeded?Are ledges easily visible? Aregaps less than 8mm or morethan 25mm?Pool TankDesign of access ladder,handrails and treads.(4)Projecting steps (2/3)Concealed or difficultto-observewater areas.(4)Fixed raised pool ends.(3)Permanent startingplatforms. (3)Underwater features orfittings. (2-4)‘Wild water’ rapidsfeatures terminatingnear deep water and/oraffecting watermovement in otherwater areas. (4)Check for excessivemovement leading totrapped limbs or loss ofbalance.Are gaps less than 8mm ormore than 25mm?Check condition.Affect on laneswimmers/collision.Consider nature of use andpast history of accidents.Affect on supervision/blindspots.Are they covered by existinglifeguard positions?Use by untrained divers.Is adequate supervision andcontrol in place?Check NOP.Use by untrained divers.Collision hazard.Is adequate supervision andcontrol in place?Check NOP.Projecting features orfittings, e.g. lane rope hooks.Poor maintenance.Check for entrapment.Risk of inexperiencedbathers.Judge strength of flow.Are bathers discharged intodeep water?Is supervision adequate?Check NOP.Adequacy of rules and backup signs.Movement is not excessive.Condition is good.1 4N/a n/a n/aNo blind spots n/a n/an/a n/a n/an/a n/a n/aLane rope hooks are on poolsideand do not project into pool.No other projecting featuresn/an/an/a n/a n/a
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