Life Saving Victoria Pool Safety Assessment Question Set (Draft) Author: Andy Dennis (LSV)
Key Assessment Features ITEM CONTENT AND INTEGRITY Question set Increased integrity Referenced based Tool compliance Input SCORING AND CERTIFICATION Scoring range Objectivity Safety score Compliance score Compliance certificate Uptake REPORTING Executive Summary Safety Assessment Benchmarking Industry Averages PROPOSAL Ability to continually update the content with changing standards Each pool and plant is assessed in its own right, rather than as a collective Full referenced based assessment approach. No reference = no question Ability to be formally compliant with the standard for auditing Full Victorian industry input including key agencies Single and consistent 0-5 score range used The sub-questions automate the score provided, reducing subjectivity Overall and sectional safety scores are provided All facilities can achieve 100% in the selected compliance items Formal certificate will be provided those achieving 100% compliance A minimum two yearly assessment cycle will be recommended A log-in executive summary is provided A log-in full safety assessment report is provided Performance against industry benchmark is provided Performance against industry averages is provided Assessment Overview Sec Component No. Name Applicable Questions 1. Work Health and Safety - - Y / N 2. Essential Services - - Y / N 3. Qualifications and Training - - Y / N 4. Aquatic Programs - - Y / N 5. Supervision - - Y / N 6. First Aid - - Y / N 7. Plant and Chemical Areas - - Y / N 8. Chlorine Gas - - Y / N 9. Changing Facilities - - Y / N 10. Lap and Lane Pools - - Y / N 11. Leisure Pools - - Y / N 12. Spa Pools - - Y / N 13. Hydrotherapy Pools - - Y / N 14. Wave Pools - - Y / N 15. Rivers - - Y / N 16. Diving Equipment - - Y / N 17. Inflatable Equipment - - Y / N 18. Slides and Flumes - - Y / N 19. Interactive Play Features - - Y / N 20. Moveable Floors - - Y / N 21. Grandstands - - Y / N 2 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 1. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1 Do all facility staff have access to the contents of the GSPO? 1.2 Are appropriate operational policies and procedures in place? 1.3 Are the operational policies and procedures appropriately maintained? 1.4 Is an appropriate emergency management plan in place? 1.5 Does the emergency management plan contain key information? 1.6 Is the emergency management plan appropriately managed? 1.7 Is there an appropriate Evacuation Diagram visible to staff and visitors? 1.8 Are documented facility opening and closing instructions available? 1.9 Is a Work Health and Safety Committee (WHSC) in place? 1.10 Is a staff safety representative in place? 1.11 Are key staff safety policies in place? 1.12 Is an Employee Assistance Program available? 1.13 Is there a signing in and out policy for contractors and visitors? 1.14 Does the signing in and out policy request the appropriate information? 1.15 Is a contractor permit to work system in place? 1.16 Does the permit to work system include specialist contractor provisions? 1.17 Is there a systematic pool water testing process in place? 1.18 Is pool water balance testing completed? 1.19 Is pool water TDS testing completed? 1.20 Is microbiological water testing completed? 3 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 2. ESSENTIAL SERVICES 2.1 Is the fire integrity system appropriately serviced and maintained? 2.2 Is the fire-detection / alarm systems appropriately serviced? 2.3 Is the fire-fighting equipment appropriately serviced? 2.4 Is the passenger lift fire service control system appropriately serviced? 2.5 Is the emergency / occupancy warning system appropriately serviced? 2.6 Is the standby power supply system appropriately serviced? 2.7 Is the emergency lighting appropriately serviced? 2.8 Are emergency safety signs appropriately serviced? 2.9 Is the air handling system appropriately serviced? 2.10 Are the mechanical ventilation systems appropriately serviced? 4 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 3. QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 3.1 Is a structured induction process in place? 3.2 Is there evidence of a systematic approach to in-service training? 3.3 Does the in-service training cover the key lifeguard skills and competencies? 3.4 Is there evidence that the in-service training is being delivered? 3.5 Is there evidence that staff are attending the in-service training? 3.6 Is there evidence that supervising staff hold lifeguard qualifications? 3.7 Is there evidence that supervising staff hold first aid qualifications? 3.8 Is there evidence that supervising staff have undergone a working with children check? 3.9 Is there evidence that aquatic education staff hold instructors qualifications? 3.10 Is there evidence that aquatic education staff hold CPR qualifications? 3.11 Is there evidence that appropriate aquatic education staff hold the additional infants and preschool unit of competency? 3.12 Is there evidence that appropriate aquatic education staff hold the additional access and inclusion unit of competency? 3.13 Is there evidence that aquatic exercise staff hold instructor qualifications? 3.14 Is there evidence that staff providing child care hold anaphylaxis qualifications? 3.15 Is there evidence that appropriate staff undergo plant / chemical training? 3.16 Is there evidence that appropriate staff undergo manual handling training? 3.17 Is their evidence that (non-facility) hire group staff hold the appropriate qualifications? 5 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 4. AQUATIC PROGRAMS 4.1 Is there an enrolment and parental consent process in place? 4.2 Is pre-existing medical information obtained and communicated to staff? 4.3 Is the program based on a documented process / curriculum? 4.4 Is the instruction of diving based on a documented process / curriculum? 4.5 Are areas used for the instruction of diving appropriately managed? 4.6 If diving is taught in water depth less than 1.5m are appropriate measures in place? 4.7 Is the recommended teacher to student ratio enforced for mainstream lessons? 4.8 Is the recommended teacher to student ratio enforced for pre-school lessons? 4.9 Is the recommended teacher to student ratio enforced for special needs lessons? 4.10 Is the aquatic education staff uniform appropriate? 4.11 Is buoyancy and instructional equipment in good condition? 4.12 Are lesson activities being completed in appropriate water spaces? 4.13 Do lesson activities take place with wider support systems available? 4.14 Are pupils protected from environmental factors? 6 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 5. SUPERVISION 5.1 Are there at least two staff on duty at any one time? 5.2 Has a risk assessment been completed to establish the pool supervision? 5.3 Is there a documented approach to pool supervision? 5.4 Does the pool supervision consider line of sight challenges? 5.5 Does the pool supervision consider glare challenges? 5.6 Does the pool supervision consider unique water spaces and activities? 5.7 Is pool supervision sufficient when off-deck activities are being undertaken? 5.8 Is there a system to ensure the supervision of changing areas? 5.9 Is there a system to ensure the supervision of sauna / steam areas? 5.10 Do indoor pool supervisors wear appropriate clothing and footwear? 5.11 Do outdoor pool supervisors wear appropriate clothing and footwear? 5.12 Is the pool supervisors uniform functional, easily recognisible and distinctive? 5.13 Do the pool supervisors carry the necessary protective equipment? 5.14 Is the necessary secondary responder equipment available? 5.15 Do pool supervisors have appropriate communications options available? 5.16 Is there evidence of an appropriate parental supervision policy? 5.17 Is there signage supporting the parental supervision policy? 5.18 Is the pool supervisor to patron ratio no more than 1:100? 7 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 6. FIRST AID 6.1 Are report forms capable of recording details for all potential accident and incident occurrences? 6.2 For patron accidents and incidences, do report forms request necessary information? 6.3 For employee accidents and incidences, do report forms request necessary additional information? 6.4 Are accident and incident report forms regularly summarised and reviewed? 6.5 Is an area available where first aid can be administered? 6.6 Is the first aid area appropriate? 6.7 Does the first aid area have appropriate general provisions? 6.8 Does the first aid area contain the equipment required for a workplace? 6.9 Does the first aid area contain the additional equipment required for an aquatic facility? 6.10 Does the first aid area have appropriate signage on display? 6.11 Are an appropriate number of portable first aid kits available? 6.12 Are portable first aid kits appropriately designed and maintained? 6.13 Is there a process to ensure first aid kits are systematically restocked? 6.14 Is oxygen equipment available? 6.15 Is oxygen equipment appropriately stored? 6.16 Is oxygen equipment provided with appropriate additional items? 6.17 Is oxygen equipment appropriately maintained? 6.18 Is an automatic external defibrillator available? 6.19 Is the automatic defibrillator/s appropriately stored? 6.20 Is the automatic defibrillator provided with appropriate additional items? 6.21 Is the automatic defibrillator appropriately maintained? 8 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 7. PLANT AND CHEMICAL AREAS 7.1 Is the plant / chemical area secure? 7.2 Is Hazchem signage displayed? 7.3 Are chemical storage locations clearly labeled? 7.4 Is additional information displayed for hazardous substances? 7.5 Are dry chemicals appropriately stored? 7.6 Are hazardous substances appropriately located away from one another? 7.7 Are hazardous substances appropriately located from other areas? 7.8 Do corrosive substances storage areas have an immediate external access option? 7.9 Are MSDS documents available? 7.10 Are copies of MSDS document appropriately located? 7.11 Is a substances registers available? 7.12 Is appropriate PPE provided? 7.13 Is signage in place reflecting the available PPE? 7.14 Is clean up equipment available for chemical spills and leaks? 7.15 Are shower and eye wash provisions reflective of the chemicals stored? 7.16 Are chemical lines and pipes clearly labeled? 7.17 Are correct colours used on the chemical lines and pipes? 7.18 Is bulk hypo stored on an appropriate foundation? 7.19 Can the chemical content level of the bulk tank be easily identified? 7.20 Are bulk tanks provided with appropriate overflow lines? 7.21 Are bulk tanks provided with appropriate bund compounds? 7.22 Are bulk tanks provided with appropriate crest locus limits? 7.23 Are bulk tanks provided with appropriate chemical transfer points? 7.24 Does the bulk chemical transfer point provide a safe environment for the transferring vehicle / personnel? 7.25 Are C02 units appropriately located? 7.26 Are C02 units appropriately secured? 9 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 8. CHLORINE GAS 8.1 Do staff dealing with chlorine gas have appropriate training? 8.2 Is the chlorine gas storage area appropriate? 8.3 Are access provisions to the chlorine gas storage appropriate? 8.4 Is access control signage displayed? 8.5 Is a chlorine gas chemical placard displayed? 8.6 Is an MSDS document available? 8.7 Are chlorine gas cylinders, drums and tanks appropriately protected? 8.8 Is non-connected chlorine gas appropriately located? 8.9 Is connected chlorine gas appropriately located? 8.10 Is chlorine gas appropriately located away from recreation / pool areas? 8.11 Are chlorine gas cylinders, drums and tanks mounted on appropriate surfaces? 8.12 Are chlorine gas cylinders appropriately stored? 8.13 Are chlorine gas drums and tanks appropriately stored? 8.14 Is a leak detection system in place? 8.15 Is the leak detection system maintained? 8.16 Is SCBA provided and appropriately stored? 10 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 9. CHANGING FACILITIES 9.1 Are changing facilities provided for male and female patrons? 9.2 Do male and female changing facilities display appropriate entry signage? 9.3 Do male and female changing facilities display appropriate hygiene signage? 9.4 Are accessible changing facilities provided for special needs patrons? 9.5 Do accessible changing facilities display appropriate entry signage? 9.6 Do accessible changing facilities display appropriate hygiene signage? 9.7 Are accessible changing facilities provided with a call for assistance alarm? 9.8 Are male, female and accessible changing facilities appropriately located? 9.9 Are changing facility lighting levels appropriate? 9.10 Are shower provisions fit for purpose? 9.11 Are wash basin provisions fit for purpose? 9.12 Are toilet provisions fit for purpose? 9.13 Are urinal provisions fit for purpose? 11 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 10. LAP AND LANE POOLS 10.1 Is the pool space appropriately lit? 10.2 Is the pool floor an appropriate gradient in water less than 1.6m? 10.3 Is the pool surface slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 10.4 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 10.5 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 10.6 Is appropriate shallow and / or deep water signage displayed? 10.7 Is appropriate no diving signage displayed? 10.8 Is appropriate pool terms and conditions signage displayed? 10.9 Are step provisions appropriate? 10.10 Are ladder provisions appropriate? 10.11 Are a suitable number of entry points provided? 10.12 Are ramp provisions appropriate? 10.13 Are step and ramp handrails appropriate? 10.14 Are concourses appropriately designed? 10.15 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 10.16 Are wet deck provisions appropriate? 10.17 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 10.18 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 10.19 Are GPO s appropriately protected by water proof covers? 10.20 If the pool is intended for young swimmers, is sun protection provided? 10.21 If the pool is outside, is sun protection provided over dry areas? 10.22 Is water deeper than 1.2m, appropriately protected? 10.23 Does lap lane swimming take place in appropriate water spaces? 10.24 Are central lane markings appropriate? 10.25 Are lane rope fixtures and fittings appropriate? 10.26 Are backstroke flag fixtures and fittings appropriate? 10.27 Are starting blocks only used in appropriate water spaces? 10.28 Are starting block top surfaces appropriate? 10.29 Are moveable booms appropriate? 10.30 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available to pool supervisors? 10.31 Is the pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 10.32 Is the pool water clarity appropriate? 10.33 Is the pool water appropriately maintained? 12 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 11. LEISURE POOLS 11.1 Is the pool space appropriately lit? 11.2 Is the pool floor an appropriate gradient in water less than 1.6m? 11.3 Is the pool surface slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 11.4 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 11.5 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 11.6 Is appropriate shallow and / or deep water signage displayed? 11.7 Is appropriate no diving signage displayed? 11.8 Is appropriate pool terms and conditions signage displayed? 11.9 Are step provisions appropriate? 11.10 Are ladder provisions appropriate? 11.11 Are ramp provisions appropriate? 11.12 Are zero depth access provisions appropriate? 11.13 Are step and ramp handrails appropriate? 11.14 Are concourses appropriately designed? 11.15 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 11.16 Are wet deck provisions appropriate? 11.17 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 11.18 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 11.19 Are GPO s appropriately protected by water proof covers? 11.20 If the pool is intended for young swimmers, is sun protection provided? 11.21 If the pool is outside, is sun protection provided over dry areas? 11.22 Is water deeper than 1.2m, appropriately protected? 11.23 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available? 11.24 Is the pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 11.25 Is the pool water clarity appropriate? 11.26 Is the pool water appropriately maintained? 13 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 12. SPA POOLS 12.1 Is the Spa pool surface slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 12.2 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 12.3 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 12.4 Is appropriate shallow water signage displayed? 12.5 Is appropriate no diving signage displayed? 12.6 Is appropriate Spa terms and conditions signage displayed? 12.7 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 12.8 Are entry / exit provisions appropriate? 12.9 Are entry / exit point handrails appropriate? 12.10 Are step provisions appropriate? 12.11 Are ladder provisions appropriate? 12.12 Are concourses appropriately designed? 12.13 Are concourses appropriately maintained 12.14 Are wet deck provisions appropriate? 12.15 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 12.16 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 12.17 Are GPO s appropriately protected by water proof covers? 12.18 Is the maximum Spa pool water depth no more than 1.1m? 12.19 Is the maximum Spa pool seated water depth no more than 0.6m? 12.20 Is an appropriate temperature control system in place? 12.21 Is an appropriate automatic shut down period in place? 12.22 Is an appropriate emergency stop switch available? 12.23 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available? 12.24 Is the Spa pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 12.25 Is the Spa pool water suitably maintained? 14 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 13. HYDROTHERAPY POOLS 13.1 Is the pool floor an appropriate gradient? 13.2 Is the pool surface slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 13.3 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 13.4 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 13.5 Is appropriate shallow and / or deep water signage displayed? 13.6 Is appropriate no diving signage displayed? 13.7 Is appropriate Hydrotherapy terms and conditions signage displayed? 13.8 Is one water access option by way of either steps, ramps or mechanical device? 13.9 Are step provisions appropriate? 13.10 Are ladder provisions appropriate? 13.11 Are ramp provisions appropriate? 13.12 Are step and ramp handrails appropriate? 13.13 Are in-water handrails appropriate? 13.14 Are concourses appropriately designed? 13.15 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 13.16 Are wet deck provisions appropriate? 13.17 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 13.18 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 13.19 Are GPO s appropriately protected by water proof covers? 13.20 Are mechanical device access provisions appropriate? 13.21 Is the pool a rectangular or square shape? 13.22 Is the pool water an appropriate depth? 13.23 Is the pool interior an appropriate (colour) finish? 13.24 Are the pool edges a contrasting colour? 13.25 Are appropriate ancillary facilities provided within close proximity? 13.26 Is emergency communication equipment available? 13.27 Does the pool operate at an appropriate temperature? 13.28 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available? 13.29 Is the pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 13.30 Is the pool water clarity appropriate? 13.31 Is the pool water appropriately maintained? 15 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 14. WAVE POOLS 14.1 Is the wave pool considered through a formal risk assessment? 14.2 Are staff trained in the operation of the wave pool? 14.3 Is the pool space appropriately lit? 14.4 Is the pool floor an appropriate gradient? 14.5 Is the pool surface slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 14.6 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 14.7 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 14.8 Is appropriate shallow and / or deep water signage displayed? 14.9 Is appropriate no diving signage displayed? 14.10 Is appropriate Wave pool terms and conditions signage displayed? 14.11 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 14.12 Are step provisions appropriate? 14.13 Are ladder provisions appropriate? 14.14 Are beach entry access provisions suitable? 14.15 Are concourses appropriately designed? 14.16 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 14.17 Are wet deck provisions appropriate? 14.18 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 14.19 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 14.20 Are GPO s appropriately protected by water proof covers? 14.21 Is an appropriate start up process in place for the wave pool? 14.22 Is a bather-free zone provided at the wave generating end? 14.23 Are entry points controlled when the waves are in motion? 14.24 Are water entry options provided for lifeguard? 14.25 Are water exit options provided for patrons in difficulty? 14.26 Are appropriate controls available? 14.27 Is an appropriate emergency stop switch available? 14.28 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available? 14.29 Is the pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 14.30 Is the pool water clarity appropriate? 14.31 Is the pool water appropriately maintained? 16 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 15. RIVERS 15.1 Is the river considered through a formal risk assessment? 15.2 Are staff trained in the operation of the river? 15.3 Is a documented pre-use inspection process in place for the river? 15.4 Is the pool floor an appropriate gradient? 15.5 Is the river surface slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 15.6 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 15.7 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 15.8 Is appropriate shallow water signage displayed? 15.9 Is appropriate no diving signage on display? 15.10 Is appropriate River terms and conditions signage displayed? 15.11 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 15.12 Are concourses appropriately designed? 15.13 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 15.14 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 15.15 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 15.16 Are GPO s appropriately protected by water proof covers? 15.17 Is the river provided with an area enabling lifeguard supervision? 15.18 Are appropriate access restrictions in place (when closed)? 15.19 Is the river an appropriate water depth? 15.20 Is the river an appropriate width and length? 15.21 Is an appropriate emergency stop switch available? 15.22 Are supports provided for patrons using the river? 15.23 If a rope fixing system is provided, it is recessed? 15.24 Are feature pumps appropriately located and secure? 15.25 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available? 15.26 Is the pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 15.27 Is the water clarity appropriate? 17 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 16. DIVING EQUIPMENT 16.1 Is the diving equipment considered through a formal risk assessment? 16.2 Are staff trained in the operation of the diving equipment? 16.3 Is there evidence of staff depth testing? 16.4 Is a documented pre-use inspection process in place for the diving equipment? 16.5 Is the pool space appropriately lit? 16.6 Are fixtures and fittings finished flush with no sharp protruding edges? 16.7 Are appropriate depth markers displayed? 16.8 Is appropriate deep water signage displayed? 16.9 Is appropriate terms and conditions signage displayed? 16.10 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 16.11 Are appropriate exit provisions available? 16.12 Are ladder entry / exit provisions appropriate? 16.13 Are concourses appropriately designed? 16.14 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 16.15 Are wet deck provisions appropriate? 16.16 Are skimmer box and gutter provisions appropriate? 16.17 Are GPO s installed at appropriate locations? 16.18 Are GPO s suitably protected by water proof covers? 16.19 Is the diving pool tank an appropriate colour and properly maintained? 16.20 Are appropriate access restrictions in place (when closed)? 16.21 Are recreational diving and jumping activities appropriately restricted? 16.22 Are diving equipment access stairs and ladders appropriate? 16.23 Are stairs and ladders provided with handrails on both sides? 16.24 Are 1m springboard provisions consistent with FINA specifications? 16.25 Are 3m springboard provisions consistent with FINA specifications? 16.26 Are 1m diving platforms consistent with FINA specifications? 16.27 Are 3m diving platforms consistent with FINA specifications? 16.28 Are 5m diving platforms consistent with FINA specifications? 16.29 Are 7.5m diving platforms consistent with FINA specifications? 16.30 Are 10m diving platforms consistent with FINA specifications? 16.31 Is appropriate first responder rescue equipment available? 16.32 Is the pool being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 16.33 Is the water clarity appropriate? 16.34 Is the pool water appropriately maintained? 18 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 17. INFLATABLE EQUIPMENT 17.1 Is the inflatable equipment considered through a formal risk assessment? 17.2 Is general product information available for the inflatable? 17.3 Are staff trained in the operation of the inflatable? 17.4 Is a documented pre-use inspection process in place for the inflatable? 17.5 Is a documented annual inspection undertaken on the inflatable? 17.6 Are appropriate identification markings displayed on the inflatable? 17.7 Are appropriate identification markings displayed on the blower? 17.8 Is consideration given to the electrical safety of the blower? 17.9 Is appropriate terms and conditions signage displayed? 17.10 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 17.11 Is the inflatable appropriately anchored? 17.12 Is a safe entry point provided? 17.13 Is the water depth appropriate? 17.14 Is the distance to the pool / area edge appropriate? 17.15 Is the exit slide forward clearance appropriate? 17.16 Is the inflatable being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 19 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 18. SLIDES AND FLUMES 18.1 Is the slide / flume considered through a formal risk assessment? 18.2 Are staff trained in the operation of the slide / flume? 18.3 Are appropriately qualified staff supervising entry and exit points? 18.4 Is a documented pre-use inspection process in place? 18.5 Are major inspections completed when required? 18.6 Is an inspection history and maintenance log book available? 18.7 Is appropriate terms and conditions signage displayed? 18.8 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 18.9 Do supervising staff have a means of communication with additional staff? 18.10 Are access stairs and towers an appropriate design? 18.11 Are access stairs and towers appropriately maintained? 18.12 Are launch areas appropriately designed? 18.13 Are launch areas appropriately maintained? 18.14 Is the slide / flume surface material smooth and aligned? 18.15 Is the user ejected in a safe manner? 18.16 Is the exit section an appropriate design? 18.17 Is the splash pool / landing zone an appropriate size? 18.18 Is the splash pool / landing area an appropriately surface material? 18.19 Are depth markers displayed in splash pools / landing zones? 18.20 Are user Exit and Do Not Re-entered indicators displayed? 18.21 If the splash pool is a shared water space is it secure? 18.22 If there are multiple slides / flumes are they appropriately positioned? 18.23 Are concourse provisions appropriate? 18.24 Are appropriate access restrictions in place (when closed)? 18.25 Is an appropriate emergency stop switch available? 18.26 Are feature pumps appropriately located and secure? 18.27 Is the slide / flume being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 20 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 19. INTERACTIVE PLAY FEATURES 19.1 Are play features considered through a formal risk assessment? 19.2 Are staff trained in the operation of the play features? 19.3 Is a documented pre-use inspection process in place? 19.4 Are feature and surrounding floor surfaces slip-resistant and non-abrasive? 19.5 If features are located inside a pool tank, is the design appropriate? 19.6 If features are located in a zero depth area, is the design appropriate? 19.7 Are all fixtures, fittings and outlets appropriate? 19.8 Is appropriate terms and conditions signage displayed? 19.9 Does the terms and conditions signage provide appropriate instruction? 19.10 Are step entry / exit provisions appropriate? 19.11 Are concourses appropriately designed? 19.12 Are concourses appropriately maintained? 19.13 Are appropriate play feature controls available? 19.14 Is an appropriate emergency stop switch available? 19.15 Are feature pumps appropriately located and secure? 19.16 Do patrons using play features remain visible? 19.17 Are water depths appropriate for specialist features? 19.18 Are play features being supervised in-line with the facility procedures and GSPO? 21 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 20. MOVEABLE FLOORS 20.1 Are servicing or checking processes completed on moveable floors? 20.2 Does servicing or checking cover the appropriate components? 20.3 Are operating instructions provided, for the raising / lowering of the floor? 20.4 Are controls appropriately located? 20.5 Are controls for moveable floors secure? 20.6 Do controls require continual manual operation? 20.7 Is operation accompanied by an audible and visual indicator? 20.8 Do moveable floors only operate at a gradient of 1:14 or less? 20.9 Are moveable floors a slip-resistant material? 20.10 Is a 3.0m (minimum) concourse provided around pools with moveable floors? 20.11 Are depth markers reflective of the correct water depth? 22 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights
No. 21. GRANDSTANDS 21.1 Do grandstands provide appropriate entry and exit to the pool deck? 21.2 Are steps and seating areas separate from one another? 21.3 Are the steps a slip resistant material? 21.4 Are step risers and treads recognisable? 21.5 Are step and stairs provided with an appropriate clearance? 21.6 Are balustrades and barriers appropriately designed and maintained? 23 P a g e Copyright 2013 Life Saving Victoria - All Rights