Identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard

• replacing the shower tiles

• Early intervention

• Organising the reception

• Refilling water bottles

Identify which of the following is an element of the EAP

• overcrowding

• The pool length

• First aid stock

• lifeguard uniform

Identify what information about the swimming pool is most likely to be included in the NOP

• water colour

• pool address

• Air Volume

• length of the pool

Select which of the following responsibilities an employer has under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• Keep the kitchen area clean

• Provide bottled water to all lifeguards

• Provide food and drink to all employees

• Maintain safe and healthy work conditions

Identify the correct definition of a hazard

• Something which is covered in red signs

• Something with the ability to lose customers

• Something with the potential to cause harm

• Something which is not working efficiently

Identify the correct purpose of swimming pool industry guidance

• To assist the operator in meeting its legal obligations

• To assist customers in understanding the admission policy

• To help lifeguards understand the risks at their pool

• To help all employees understand their legal rights

Identify a common hazard associated with lane ropes

• Changes in pool water depths

• Weak swimmers may pull themselves out of their depth

• Striking the side of the pool

• Jumping into shallow water

Prior to a swimming pool opening for the day, identify one piece of equipment that must always be checked

• Pool vacuum

• bins

• Check the pool drown alarm

• Pool inflatable

When closing the pool/building, identify what you must check before you leave

• the staff room is locked

• all customers are out of the building

• You have picked up all the floats

• You have washed up in the kitchen

Which of the following is detailed in the PSOP

• Lifeguard recruitment plan

• Pool vacuum brand

• Pool tiles manufacturer

• Cleaning procedures