Safety and hygiene in a swimming pool

Safety:

• Camera or lifeguard in big facilities
• If there are none, a conspicuous sign informing the guests that there is no lifeguard or camera and that they swim at their own risk should be installed
• Safety equipment
• Such equipment as life poles, ropes, etc. should be available in the pool area
• Depths marks
• Marks should clearly indicate the shallow and the deep ends of the pool, as well as exact depths
• Appropriate lighting
• Slip-resistant surfaces around the swimming pool
• Regular checks of the equipment operation
• Sign prohibiting the use of the pool by children without adult supervision
• Alcohol-free zone
• The sign should ban out drinking alcoholic beverages in the pool area and presence of alcohol-impaired guests in the pool
• Clear statement of responsibility
• This can be provided in the brochure under Swimming pool services or in the House Rules
• Staff training on first aid

Hygiene:

• Notice requiring having a shower before entering the pool
• Pool area cleaning
• This should include skimming the surface of the water to remove floating debris, vacuuming to remove debris on the floor, brushing walls, steps, tiles to remove the dirt.
• Equipment cleaning
• The equipment should be attended regularly, e.g., the filter requires frequent washing, and the strainer and skimmer basket of the pumps should be cleaned.
• Water quality maintenance
• Water quality maintenance is the most difficult job, it requires complying with the existing standards for swimming pool water and embraces keeping the balance of temperature and acidity/alkalinity, as well as treating the pool with chemicals.
• Legionella prevention measures (see details in section 6. Sanitary rules. Indoor cleaning and maintenance)