Swimming Pools Safety Checklist

Swimming Pool Daily Checklist

Type of Activity: ( ) Free Swim ( ) Lessons ( ) Other ______

Date: ______Time: ______

Staff: ______

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Children (Identify as swimmer or non-swimmer): ______

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Water Safety Attendant is on duty. Life Guard Certificate or Water Safety Training Certificate is posted. The pool’s gate, fence and lock are in good repair.

There is no breakable glass in the pool area.

The pool has sufficient clarity. The bottom of pool is clearly visible at deepest part.

Pool area is clear of debris, clutter and pool toys.

All life saving equipment is conspicuously and conveniently on hand.

First aid kit is readily available.

Emergency plan is readily available to staff.

Legible water safety rules are posted.

Children were instructed in water safety rules.

All children have written permission to participate in water activities.

Non-swimmers are visually identifiable and an adequate number of Coast Guard approved life vests are available for the numbers and ages of children. Telephone in the pool area is available and in working order.

Responsible Staff’s Signature: ______Date:______

Revised 5/07