Identify the purpose of a Normal Operating Plan (NOP)

To outline the safe day to day running of the building

Identify the correct purpose of swimming pool management industry guidance

To assist the operator in meeting its legal obligations

Identify what effect poor water quality could have on a lifeguard’s ability to supervise the pool

Makes it difficult to see swimmers through the water

Identify one reason a lifeguard may need to talk whilst supervising the pool

To educate a pool user in the safety rules

A fire has been detected in the sports hall. Identify what a lifeguard should do

Sound the alarm and follow Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Identify the correct definition of a control measure

Something put in place to prevent the hazard causing harm

Identify the responsibilities of the employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act

Good information, instruction and training

Identify which of the following is a lifeguard’s responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Notify a manager of any work situations that are dangerous

Identify what information the swimming pool admission policy, is most likely to include

How many children under the age of 8 a responsible person can supervise

Identify what a lifeguard must do when supervising swimming lessons

Ensure all children do not enter water until the teacher has arrived

Identify the benefit of using hand signals to communicate on poolside

They can be seen in a noisy environment

Identify what a lifeguard zone is

The area of the pool a lifeguard is responsible for supervising

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RLSS UK - NPLQ Mock Theory Assessment section 1

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Mock RLSS UK NPLQ Theory paper questions for section 1, 24 Questions.

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1
Identify the purpose of a Normal Operating Plan (NOP)
To outline the safe day to day running of the building
To outline what members of the public look like
To outline the history of all pool accidents
To outline what to do in an emergency
2
Identify the hazards commonly associated with a competition pool
Diving blocks and lane ropes
Water jets and beach areas
Shallow water and spa baths
Beach area leading into deeper water
3
Identify the correct purpose of swimming pool management industry guidance
To help lifeguards understand the risks at their pool
To assist the operator in meeting its legal obligations
To help all employees understand their legal rights
To assist customers in understanding the admission policy
4
Identify what effect poor water quality could have on a lifeguard’s ability to supervise the pool
Makes it difficult to stay hydrated whilst lifeguarding
Makes it difficult to hear swimmers shouting for help
Makes it difficult to see swimmers through the water
Makes it difficult to exit the building if there is a fire
5
Identify one reason a lifeguard may need to talk whilst supervising the pool
To change a shift, they are working
To inform other lifeguards of social events
To help a swimming teacher take a lesson register
To educate a pool user in the safety rules
6
Identify which of the following should be included on a swimming pool closing check for safety reasons
Lockers are closed
First aid room is tidy
Floats are tided away
Fire exits are secure
7
in addition to maintaining a positive attitude identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard
Rescue
selling Membership
helping with birthday parties
sitting
8
When using chemicals, identify what lifeguards must NEVER do
Mix chemicals
Stir chemicals
Pour chemicals
Dilute chemicals
9
A fire has been detected in the sports hall. Identify what a lifeguard should do
Use any liquid to put the fire out
Sound the alarm and follow Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Notify the café and obtain details
Direct customers into the swimming pool
10
identify which of the following is an element of Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Overcrowding
Entrainment policy
Cleaning
Customer service
11
Identify the correct definition of a control measure
Something put in place to make sure customers swim
Something put in place to monitor accidents
Something put in place to prevent the hazard causing harm
Something put in place to prevent illness
12
Identify the responsibilities of the employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act
Good notice boards and holiday entitlement
Good staff discount, training and uniform
Good information, instruction and training
Good social events and team meetings
13
Identify which of the following is a lifeguard’s responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Notify paramedics of any work situations that is dangerous
Notify the police of any work situations that are dangerous
Notify a doctor of any work situations that is dangerous
Notify a manager of any work situations that are dangerous
14
Identify what information the swimming pool admission policy, is most likely to include
How many people are allowed in the swimming pool during each session
How many children under the age of 8 a responsible person can supervise
How many people are allowed in the gym at any one time
How many children under the age of 16 are allowed in the swimming pool
15
Identify what a lifeguard must do when supervising swimming lessons
Ensure all children are wearing colourful swim hats and goggles
Ensure all children do not enter water until the teacher has arrived
Ensure all children have showered before they enter the pool
Ensure all children have had enough to eat and drink recently
16
Identify which user groups are most likely to be identified in a Safeguarding policy
Sub Aqua instructors and vulnerable adults
Children and vulnerable adults
Assistance dogs and children
Club swimmers and vulnerable adults
17
From the list below, identify a common hazard associated with operating a disabled hoist
Increased force of a wave
Reduced visibility
Equipment failure
Chemical spill
18
Identify the benefit of using hand signals to communicate on poolside
They fully explain a situation to swimmers
They save money instead of using technology
They can be seen in a noisy environment
They are universal, so everyone understands
19
In addition to preventing accidents identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard
Maintaining happiness
Maintaining observation
Maintaining interest
Maintaining kindness
20
Before a lifeguard starts their duties, identify what an employer should provide a lifeguard
A meeting
A full induction
A drink bottle
A meal voucher
21
In addition to maintaining a positive attitude identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard
Close intervention
Slow intervention
Late intervention
Early intervention
22
Identify one disadvantage of technology systems used to support lifeguards
They cannot be used on poolside
They cannot raise an alarm
They cannot perform a rescue
They cannot see underwater
23
Identify what a lifeguard zone is
The area of the staff room a lifeguard can sit in to eat lunch
The area of the pool a lifeguard is responsible for supervising
The area of the sports hall a lifeguard must keep clean
The area of the pool where children under 4 years must swim with armbands
24
Identify why a lifeguard may need to briefly interact with a customer whilst supervising the pool
A customer has purple goggles
A customer has a complaint
A customer is having a shower
A customer is swimming well

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