1. Pool Safety Operational Procedures (PSOP)
Scan and send a copy of the PSOP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
2. Swimming Pool Technical Operation (SPTO)
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
3. SPTO annual review
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
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4. Monitoring
Pool management should ensure there are procedures in place to monitor the sage and effective performance of their pool operation
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
5. Staff Awareness of SPTO
Pool Management should establish and maintain procedures in the SPTO to make employees aware of the importance of complying with the pool procedures, and their roles and responsibilities in the requirements of the swimming pool management system, including the PSOP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
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6. Training
Scan and send a copy of the training certificates of staff
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c.Not relevant
7. Training Records
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
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8. Full-time cover
For the type of pools defined in the CoP there must be a qualified, trained and competent technical operator available on-site/on call during all hours of operation
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
9. Visiting technical operator
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
10. On site designated supervisor
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
11. Pool water clarity
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
12. Primary disinfection choice
The pool must use a form of primary disinfectant that is suitable, safe and effective for the prevailing conditions
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
13. Secondary disinfection
Where a secondary disinfection system is used (strongly recommended in the CoP to deal with the threat of Cryptosporidium) its operation should meet the standards required in the CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
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14. Dilution
Pool operators should be prepared to replace pool water as a regular part of their water treatment regime with up to 30 litres per bather (backwash water in included in this total)
15. Water circulation
Pool water should circulate 24 hours a day
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
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16. Surface water draw off
Between 50 and 80% of the circulation flow should be removed as surface water
17. Inlets and outlets
Grilles and covers should be in accordance with BSEN 13451-3. They should be inspected visually every day and once a month examined for obstruction, impact damage and vandalism and to make sure that they are correctly in place
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
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18. Hair entrapment
Outlets have been tested for hair entrapment in accordance with BS EM13451-3 or Annex C of the CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
19. Filters
This CoP specifies filtration standards in terms of medium-rate filters using granular filter media, typically sand. Operators using other filters and filtration rates should understand the potential disadvantages and be satisfied that they produce good clarity in the pool. Any filtration system need to be able to deal with the unwanted buildup of microorganisms. State type of filter
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
20. Serviceable filters
Every filter should be designed to be serviceable and fitted with appropriate mechanisms and controls in a accordance with this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
21. Annual Inspection
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
22. Backwashing
Filters should be backwashed at least once a week and whenever the pressure loss across the filter media bed reached the level specified by the filter manufacturer
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
23. Coagulation
A coagulant should be dosed continuously and precisely, by chemical dosing pumps in accordance with this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
24. Hygiene Posters
Posters, signs and staff supervision should be used to control entry to the pool. These should cover when not to use the pool during or immediately after diarrhoeal illness
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
25. Showers and toilets
Pre-swim showers should be provided, maintained in good working condition and bathers directed to use them prior to using the pool. Toilets should be provided en route to the pool, after changing and prior to showering, and everyone encouraged to use them before showering and swimming. Hand washbasins with liquid soap and hand-drying facilities should be provided
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
26. Babies and young children
Send a copy of the Babies and young children procedures
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
27. Showers
Send a copy of the Legionella risk assessment
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
28. Faecal fouling and Cryptosporidium
Send a copy of Faecal fouling procedure
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
29. Blood and vomit
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
30. Floor Hygiene
All floors in the pool hall area, changing rooms, toilet and shower areas should be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with a written procedure and the requirements of this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
31. Pool covers hygiene
Pool covers should be checked regularly for any contamination and cleaned as necessary with 10mg/l chlorinated water
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
32. Pool equipment hygiene
Any equipment, in contact with the pool water, should be checked to ensure that it is hygienic and clean before being used in the pool. This includes inflatable play devices, canoes, sub-aqua equipment, arm bands, floats etc
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
33. Transfer channel hygiene
Deck-level transfer channels should be inspected and cleaned as required, at least once a month
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
34. Balance tank hygiene
Send a copy of the balance tank inspection/cleaning report
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
35. Pool bottom hygiene
The pool bottom should be inspected and kept clear of contamination, algae, and general debris by daily sweeping, suction cleaning or other means
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
36. Pool water testing equipment, training and responding to results
Send a copy of a chemical testing procedure
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
37. Testing with manual control
Send a copy of a completed weekly test record
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
38. Free chlorine levels
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
39. Combined chlorine levels
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
40. pH
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
41. Alkalinnity
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
42. Calcium hardness
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
43. Dissolved solids
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
44. Sulphates
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
45. Balanced Water
Send a completed balanced water log sheet
The balance of the water should be recorded weekly and adjusted as necessary to maintain stability
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
46. Microbiological testing frequency and protocol
Send a copy of a laboratory microbiological report
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
47. Microbiological tests hydotheraphy pools
Send a copy of a laboratory microbiological report
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
48. Microbiological results
The pool should be able to show that it consistently meets the microbiological standards set out in this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
49. Acting on failures / pool closures
Where a pool fails on a one-off basis to maintain microbiological standards then it should take the measures set out in this CoP to safeguard public health
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
50. Plant room
The plant room should be a secure area for authorised personnel only not used for general storage, or for storing chemicals unless suitably segregated
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
51. Pool hall conditions
Water temperatures should be within the range recommended in this CoP. Air temperatures should be no more than 1 degree C above or below that of the water temperature. Relative humidity should be maintained at a level of 60% (no less than 50%, no more than 70%) throughout the pool hall area
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
52. Chemical safety
Send a COSHH risk assessment
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
53. Dosing lines and storage tanks
All chemical pipework, suction lines, delivery lines and tanks should be marked to identify the contents. Pipes should also be labelled with the direction of flow. All pipes used for pumping chemicals should be double sheethed
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
54. Precaution cards and first aid instructions
Send a copy of a precaution card?
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
55. Preparing dosing chemicals
All chemicals must be prepared, stored and dosed in accordance with the SDS and this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
56. Chemical dosing operation
Written procedures should be established for day tank filling, mixing, or diluting chemicals and cleaning injectors. There should also be built-in safeguards to cover those periods when the plant is not attended
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
57. Circulation failure
Chemical dosers should be interlinked with the circulation pumps and the circulation of water through the system, so that dosing stops if there is circulation failure
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
58. Circulation feeders
Circulation feeders should be used strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
59. Delivery offloading and transporting chemicals
Send a copy of the delivery and storage procedure
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
60. Bulk delivery of sodium hydrochloric acid
There should be documented procedures for transfer and handling during delivery. Pipework should be clearly labelled and specific to the delivery of that product
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
61. Bulk tanks
Bulk tanks sized to take 100% of the tank capacity can be connected to day tanks either by gravity or pumping, but there should be separate routes and/or pumps for each chemical
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
62. Storage of chemicals
Storage should always be in accordance with the requirements of the material safety data sheet and the principles contained in this CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant
63. Chemical Store
Chemical stores should have warning signs, be secure and accessible only to authorised, appropriately trained people. They should be designed and provided in accordance with CoP
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a.Satisfactory
b.Improvement needed
c.Not relevant