Pool Safety Quiz

Which of the following is a state requirement?

• Rescue pole that is 6’ on deck at all times.

• Depth markers every ½ foot increment in depth.

• Filters run at least 12 hours a day.

• Rescue pole of 12’ and ring buoy with throw line 1.5 times the length of the pool on deck always.

Which of the following is an acceptable range for chlorine according to the YMCA?

• 1.0-5.0ppm

• 0.5ppm-2.0ppm

• 1.0ppm-10.0ppm

• Any chlorine level is acceptable.

Which of the following is the acceptable range for total alkalinity?

• 60ppm-80ppm

• 80ppm-120ppm

• 100ppm-150ppm

• 100ppm-120ppm

Which chemical is used to raise calcium hardness?

• Calcium hypochlorite

• Muriatic Acid

• Calcium Flakes

• Sodium Bicarbonate

All the following are consequences of LOW calcium hardness EXCEPT…

• Etching of pool/spa surfaces

• Staining of surface walls

• Heater failure

• Eye/skin irritation

You should add cyanuric acid to an indoor pool.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Staff members under 18 can use chemicals and enter the pump room.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You may be expected to use all of the following forms of PPE except…

• Gloves

• Face Shield

• Chemical Apron

• Breathing Barrier

What should you do if the pool water is too high or overflowing?

• Bucket water out of the pool.

• Leave it, it will evaporate eventually.

• Turn off the fill line, if on, and backwash.

• Ignore the issue.

What should you adjust your chemicals to while treating the water for an accidental fecal release?

• Cl: at least 2ppm pH: 7.0 or greater

• Cl: at least 5ppm pH: 7.4 or greater

• Cl: at least 2ppm pH: 7.5 or below

• Cl: at least 1ppm pH: 7.2 or below