BSI Aquatic Facility and Equipment Management Flashcards

A BSI instructor is setting up equipment for a toddler lesson. Which flotation device is most appropriate for very young beginners?

Answer: Life jacket (Coast Guard-approved PFD)

Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) provide the safest buoyancy support for very young or non-swimming children.

After each swim lesson, kickboards and pull buoys should be:

Answer: Rinsed, inspected for damage, and stored properly

Rinsing removes chemical residue and inspecting prevents unsafe equipment from being used in subsequent lessons.

Which of the following is a facility safety requirement that a BSI instructor must verify before starting a lesson?

Answer: Emergency exit routes are clear and visible

Clear emergency exit routes are a fundamental facility safety requirement that must be confirmed before any aquatic instruction begins.

What is the primary hazard of a wet pool deck, and how should a BSI instructor address it?

Answer: It creates a slip-and-fall risk; enforce no-running rules and use non-slip mats

Wet pool decks are a leading cause of slips and falls; enforcing no-running policies and using non-slip surfaces significantly reduces this risk.

A student arrives to class wearing street jewelry (necklaces, earrings). What should the instructor do?

Answer: Require the student to remove jewelry before entering the water

Jewelry poses entanglement and injury hazards in the water and must be removed before any aquatic activity.

What information should be included in a pool facility's pre-activity safety check performed by a BSI instructor?

Answer: Water clarity, chemical levels, deck hazards, and availability of rescue equipment

A comprehensive pre-activity safety check covers water quality, physical hazards, and emergency preparedness to ensure a safe instructional environment.