ALA Facility Safety & Risk Management 2

Question 1

What does a facility's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) specifically address regarding staff roles?

Accepted Answer

Who does what during an emergency, including communication and EMS activation

Answer

The EAP assigns specific roles — such as who calls 911, who manages the victim, and who controls crowds — ensuring organized, efficient emergency response.

Question 2

What type of log must lifeguards maintain throughout every operating day?

Accepted Answer

Incident and injury log

Answer

An incident and injury log documents all accidents, near-misses, and medical events, creating a legal and operational record essential for risk management.

Question 3

What is a 'drain entrapment' hazard in an aquatic facility?

Accepted Answer

A swimmer's hair, limbs, or suit becoming trapped by suction at a drain

Answer

Drain entrapment occurs when pool circulation suction traps hair, clothing, or body parts against a drain, potentially holding a swimmer underwater.

Question 4

Which federal law requires anti-entrapment drain covers on public pools and spas in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Answer

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.

Question 5

What does a 'slip and fall' prevention plan at an aquatic facility typically include?

Accepted Answer

Non-slip deck surfaces, enforced no-running rules, and proper drainage

Answer

Preventing slip-and-fall incidents requires physical deck safety features, enforced behavior rules, and adequate drainage to prevent standing water on walkways.

ALA - American Lifeguard Association Certification Practice Test

ALA - American Lifeguard Association Certification Practice Test

ALA Facility Safety & Risk Management 2