BSI BSI Aquatic Facility and Equipment Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A BSI instructor is setting up equipment for a toddler lesson. Which flotation device is most appropriate for very young beginners?
- Life jacket (Coast Guard-approved PFD) (Correct answer)
- Swim fins
- Pull buoy
- Kickboard only
Correct 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.
Question 2: After each swim lesson, kickboards and pull buoys should be:
- Left in the pool until the next class
- Rinsed, inspected for damage, and stored properly (Correct answer)
- Replaced after every use
- Dried in direct sunlight for 24 hours before storage
Correct answer: Rinsed, inspected for damage, and stored properly
Rinsing removes chemical residue and inspecting prevents unsafe equipment from being used in subsequent lessons.
Question 3: Which of the following is a facility safety requirement that a BSI instructor must verify before starting a lesson?
- Pool temperature is above 95°F
- Emergency exit routes are clear and visible (Correct answer)
- All lane lines have been removed
- Music is playing at the pool deck
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the primary hazard of a wet pool deck, and how should a BSI instructor address it?
- It causes rust on equipment; dry with towels immediately
- It creates a slip-and-fall risk; enforce no-running rules and use non-slip mats (Correct answer)
- It affects water chemistry; drain deck water into pool
- It is not a concern if students are wearing shoes
Correct 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.
Question 5: A student arrives to class wearing street jewelry (necklaces, earrings). What should the instructor do?
- Allow it if it's small and lightweight
- Require the student to remove jewelry before entering the water (Correct answer)
- Cover it with swim gear
- Note it in the attendance sheet only
Correct 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.
Question 6: What information should be included in a pool facility's pre-activity safety check performed by a BSI instructor?
- Only water temperature
- Water clarity, chemical levels, deck hazards, and availability of rescue equipment (Correct answer)
- Only the number of students present
- The instructor's certification expiration date
Correct 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.
BSI BSI Aquatic Facility and Equipment Management 2
A BSI instructor is setting up equipment for a toddler lesson.
Which flotation device is most appropriate for very young beginners?