introduction 4
health and safety law relevant to swimming pool operators 4
water quality 5
filtration and turnover 6
chemical testing 6
microbiological testing 7
legionnaires disease 7
recommended swimming pool chemical levels 7
poolside safety 9
maintenance 10
asbestos 10
preventing pool access 10
outside pools 10
spa pools 10
controlling admissions 11
electricity 11
pool rules and signs 11
pool outlets and grilles 12
supervision and lifeguards 12
the pool lifeguard 13
normal and emergency operating procedures 13
chemical use and storage 14
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Breckland Council
Swimming pool and spa management guide
annex A: risk assessments
annex B: swimming pool test result log sheet
annex C: normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures
annex D: do you require supervision?