Facility Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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What does a facility's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) specifically address regarding staff roles?
Answer: Who does what during an emergency, including communication and EMS activation
The EAP assigns specific roles — such as who calls 911, who manages the victim, and who controls crowds — ensuring organized, efficient emergency response.
What type of log must lifeguards maintain throughout every operating day?
Answer: Incident and injury log
An incident and injury log documents all accidents, near-misses, and medical events, creating a legal and operational record essential for risk management.
What is a 'drain entrapment' hazard in an aquatic facility?
Answer: A swimmer's hair, limbs, or suit becoming trapped by suction at a drain
Drain entrapment occurs when pool circulation suction traps hair, clothing, or body parts against a drain, potentially holding a swimmer underwater.
Which federal law requires anti-entrapment drain covers on public pools and spas in the United States?
Answer: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (2008) mandates anti-entrapment drain covers and safety vacuum release systems to prevent suction entrapment drownings.
What does a 'slip and fall' prevention plan at an aquatic facility typically include?
Answer: Non-slip deck surfaces, enforced no-running rules, and proper drainage
Preventing slip-and-fall incidents requires physical deck safety features, enforced behavior rules, and adequate drainage to prevent standing water on walkways.
What is the minimum recommended number of rescue ring buoys that should be available at an outdoor aquatic facility?
Answer: One per lifeguard station
ALA and most state regulations require at minimum one ring buoy per lifeguard station so each guard has immediate throwing rescue equipment available.