Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards

A pool operator notices a suction outlet cover is cracked but still in place. What is the correct immediate action?

Answer: Close the pool immediately and replace the cover before reopening

A damaged suction outlet cover creates an entrapment hazard and the pool must be closed until a compliant replacement cover is installed.

Which condition MOST increases the risk of a slip-and-fall accident on a pool deck?

Answer: Algae growth causing slippery surfaces

Algae growth on pool decks creates slippery biofilm surfaces that significantly increase the risk of slip-and-fall injuries.

According to MAHC guidelines, what is the minimum number of lifeguards required to perform an active drowning victim scan?

Answer: Enough lifeguards so no zone exceeds a 10-second scan time

MAHC guidelines require zone coverage such that a lifeguard can complete a scan of their entire zone within 10 seconds.

A spa is found to have a water temperature of 106°F. What risk does this primarily present?

Answer: Hyperthermia risk, especially for vulnerable populations

Water temperatures above 104°F increase the risk of hyperthermia, which can be fatal, particularly for children, elderly, and pregnant women.

What does a 'main drain' entrapment risk assessment primarily evaluate?

Answer: Whether covers meet ANSI/APSP-16 standards for flow rates and secure attachment

Entrapment risk assessment focuses on whether suction outlet covers comply with ANSI/APSP-16 standards for allowable flow and are properly secured.

During a pre-opening inspection, a CPO finds the emergency shut-off for the circulation pump is labeled but behind a locked maintenance cabinet. What is the risk?

Answer: Emergency responders cannot quickly stop suction in a drain entrapment

Emergency pump shut-offs must be readily accessible to lifeguards and responders to immediately stop suction during an entrapment emergency.

Which risk mitigation strategy is MOST effective for reducing recreational water illness (RWI) outbreaks?

Answer: Enforcing mandatory pre-swim showers for all bathers

Mandatory pre-swim showers remove the majority of organic contaminants from bathers' bodies before they enter the water, significantly reducing RWI risk.