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Pool Safety Regulations
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Test your knowledge on safety protocols and procedures for outdoor pools according to CoC policies.
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1
Someone may be denied access to the pool when:
There are not enough pool noodles.
A qualified lifeguard empoyed by the City is not on duty.
The cashier has not come into work.
There is a major medical emergency taking place.
2
Everyone passes the swim test each time.
False
True
3
True or False: Only Head Guards can complete pool tests
True
False
4
What is the policy for patrons with special needs who have a PAL card?
They must be accompanied in the water by a lifeguard.
They are not allowed in the deep end.
They pay the regular fee, but their guardian or helper is not charged.
They must pay a discounted fee.
5
What are the elements of the Swim Admissions test?
30 m continuous swim, face in the water (comfortably), swimming on front.
Cannonball and tread water.
10 m continuous swim, on front or back, with goggles.
30 m continuous swim, face in the water, swimming on back.
6
True or False: If a female patron is not wearing a bathing suit top, you can ask them to leave the facility.
False
True
7
The black disc at the bottom of the pool must be clearly visible from ______ metres away:
10 metres
9 metres
12 metres
15 metres
8
Swimmers who practice prolonged underwater breath-holding are at risk of shallow water black out.
False
True
9
During prolonged inclement weather, what is the minimum staffing required to keep the pool open?
Two instructors and one cashier.
Two lifeguards.
One Headguard, one lifeguard, and one cashier.
No one, the pool is closed.
10
How often must pool water chemistry be tested while the pool is open?
Every 2 hours.
Every 3 hours.
5 times per day.
Every 15 minutes.
11
True or False: Guards have the right to refuse someone access to the pool.
False
True
12
What should staff do if they hear thunder or see lightning?
Only notify the Recreation Programmer if lightning strikes nearby.
Wait 10 minutes before clearing the pool.
Continue the swim unless lightning is directly overhead.
Clear the pool and deck area immediately.
13
Which of the following are NOT pool rules?
Children with Green Bands can swim alone.
Patrons can play games that involve horseplay and lots of splashing.
No food, drink, or glass permitted on deck.
Patrons can run on the pool deck.
14
Someone may be denied access to the pool when:
The pools are all out of freezies.
When posted pool maximum capacities are reached.
The Headguard forgot their lunch.
They fail to comply with the posted rules, are intoxicated and belligerent.
15
What should patrons do during a thunderstorm closure
at an outdoor pool?
Stay in the pool but under the lifeguard’s supervision.
Sit on the deck.
Wait in the staff room.
Wait in the change rooms or leave the facility.
16
What should guards do if the black disc is not visible due to rain or wind?
Use a flashlight to check the bottom.
Clear the pool until visibility returns.
Continue swimming with caution.
Add more chlorine.
17
How many minutes do our outdoor pools need to be closed for after hearing thunder or seeing lightning?
15 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
18
What condition must be met for a guardian or assistant accompanying a special needs patron to enter for free?
They must be a certified lifeguard.
They must remain with the patron at all times.
They must be a family member.
They must wear a lifejacket.
19
True or False: Green cards can be revoked from swim participants.
False
True
20
What must every participant under the age of 11 receive before leaving the front reception area?
A towel.
A wristband.
A locker token.
A green card.
