WSI Risk Management and Emergency Action Plans

Question 1

What does EAP stand for in the context of aquatic facility management?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Action Plan

Answer

Evacuation Assessment Protocol

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Enhanced Aquatic Procedure

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Emergency Alert Program

Question 2

Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring an Emergency Action Plan is activated during an aquatic emergency?

Accepted Answer

The first staff member to identify the emergency

Answer

The facility owner or manager only

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Patrons trained in first aid

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The local fire department

Question 3

How frequently should an aquatic facility's Emergency Action Plan be reviewed and practiced?

Accepted Answer

At least annually, with regular drills throughout the year

Answer

Only when a new staff member is hired

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Every five years or after a major incident

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Once during initial facility setup

Question 4

Which element is considered essential to an effective Emergency Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

Clearly assigned staff roles and communication procedures

Answer

A list of all pool chemicals on-site

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Daily attendance records for all patrons

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A detailed history of the facility

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of conducting a pre-activity safety check at an aquatic facility?

Accepted Answer

To identify and correct hazards before patrons enter the water

Answer

To verify that all patrons have paid their admission fees

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To check that the pool temperature is comfortable

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To ensure instructors are present at their stations

Question 6

Which risk management strategy involves completely eliminating a potential hazard from the aquatic environment?

Accepted Answer

Hazard elimination

Answer

Hazard substitution

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Engineering controls

Answer

Administrative controls

Question 7

What should be completed after any aquatic emergency or incident occurs at a facility?

Accepted Answer

A written incident report documenting all relevant details

Answer

A verbal briefing between the lifeguard and manager only

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An immediate change to the EAP based on what happened

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A patron satisfaction survey about the response