Swimming pools are usually associated with fun and relaxation. But when an injury (or worse!) occurs, we remember that pools can be dangerous under certain conditions. It is
everyone’s job to be familiar with basic pool safety, and to report any issues that you encounter.
POOL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
To keep the pool area safe, everyone should be familiar with the safety equipment that must be kept and maintained at the pool. Proper equipment includes:
◆ two (2) life rings with a rope capable of reaching one and a half (1.5) times the width of the pool
◆ a shepherd’s hook
◆ emergency phone(s)
◆ proper pool signage
If you notice any missing or damaged equipment, report it to engineering, the Manager on Duty, or your supervisor immediately. Also, if you see anyone misusing the safety equipment as pool toys, report the misuse to your supervisor.
UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN
The Center for Disease Control reports that drowning is the number 2 cause of injury death of children under 14 years old in the U.S. Sadly, many of these deaths could have been prevented with proper supervision. Children must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian while in the pool area. Sometimes, parents don’t even notice that their kids have gone to the pool. Therefore, if you see any unsupervised children, tell them that they will have to leave the pool area and return with a parent. You may even have to take them to the hotel lobby and notify their parent or guardian. It will be worth the effort knowing you are keeping them safe.
SECURITY
To help keep criminals and trespassers out of the pool area, make sure the pool gates are self-closing and self-latching. If you see any gates that do not close and latch properly, report them to engineering, the Manager on Duty, or your supervisor immediately.
HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
◆ Water Quality: Learn where the main drain(s) in the pool is located and what it looks like. If you cannot see the main drain, for whatever reason, contact the Manager on Duty immediately in order to have the pool shut down until the engineering staff can determine the problem. If the water quality is cloudy or a light is out, this could prevent anyone from
seeing someone who is need of assistance.
◆ Glass: All glass products should be kept out of the pool area. Glass can be broken and can end up in the pool or on the deck, creating a serious safety hazard for guests. If you see any glass products in use, you should ask the guest to remove them from the pool
area. If you see any broken glass, you should clean it up immediately and notify the MOD, security, or engineering.
POOL CONDUCT
Finally, both children and adults like to have fun at the pool. However, horseplay can be very dangerous and is not allowed in the pool area. If you see someone participating in horseplay, politely inform them that it is not allowed and notify the Manager on Duty or your supervisor.
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