Risk Management and Emergency Action Plans Flashcards

When a patron is reported missing at an aquatic facility, what is the first action staff should take?

Answer: Initiate a missing patron drill by immediately clearing and searching the pool

A missing patron protocol requires clearing the pool and conducting a rapid bottom search immediately, as every second may be critical if the patron is submerged.

Which of the following best describes an actively drowning person?

Answer: Vertical in the water with mouth at or near water level, unable to call out or wave for help

An actively drowning person is instinctively fighting to breathe, leaving no capacity to call out or signal — they appear vertical and struggle silently at the surface.

What is the primary purpose of a safety audit at an aquatic facility?

Answer: To systematically identify risks, policy gaps, and non-compliance issues before they result in injury

A safety audit is a proactive risk management tool that finds vulnerabilities in facility operations, equipment, and policies before an incident occurs.

Which chemical is commonly used to sanitize pool water and requires careful handling due to its hazardous properties?

Answer: Chlorine

Chlorine is the primary pool sanitizer and is a hazardous substance that can cause respiratory, skin, and eye injury if improperly handled or stored.

What type of risk management control involves changing the way a task is performed to reduce hazard exposure without eliminating the hazard itself?

Answer: Administrative controls

Administrative controls change work procedures, schedules, or practices to reduce exposure to a hazard without physically altering the environment.

What is the role of a chain of command in an aquatic Emergency Action Plan?

Answer: It defines who has authority and who communicates with whom during an emergency so response is coordinated

A chain of command prevents confusion during an emergency by clearly identifying decision-makers and communication paths among staff and external responders.

Which of the following is the best example of a proactive risk management approach at an aquatic facility?

Answer: Regularly inspecting diving boards and slide structures for wear and damage before patron use

Proactive risk management identifies and addresses hazards before they cause harm, such as routine inspections of equipment prior to use.