- The owners of Quarrybeck Pool intend to provide safe and healthy conditions for its visitors and to ensure that it’s activities do not adversely affect the health and safety of visitors or others. This is an integral part of our operation.
- Compliance with legal requirements is the minimum acceptable standard are we are committed to progressive, cost effective improvement.
- The owners of Quarrybeck Pool will review this policy at least annually and will revise it as often as is appropriate.
- Appropriate financial and physical resources will be provided to implement the policy.
- The management of health and safety is a prime responsibility of the owners but the objectives of this policy can only be achieved with the support and commitment of all visitors. Compliance with the policy is a condition of entry into the facility.
- In order to gain the full commitment of visitors, the owners of Quarrybeck Pool will ensure that:
- All visitors are aware of the facility rules for health and safety;
- The owners and any representatives receive appropriate information and training, and are competent to carry out their duties and responsibilities.
- Expert advice will be obtained where necessary to determine the risks to health and safety within the establishment and the precautions required.
- Duties and responsibilities for matters of health and safety and risk control systems for the implementation of the policy are set out in our Pool Operating Procedures manual. Additional notices are posted around the facility highlighting individual requirements.
- The owners of Quarrybeck Pool will ensure that this policy and its objectives are understood, implemented and maintained. This will be achieved by periodic auditing of those systems to ensure their adequacy and effectiveness.
Normal Operating Procedures | ||
Pool Dimensions | Width | 5.5m |
Length | 11m | |
Depth - Shallow End | 1m | |
Depth - Deep End | 1.8m | |
Pool Temperature | 29-31°C | |
Bather Load | Minimum (swimmers) | 2 |
Maximum (inc. pool/non-swimmers) | At owners discretion. | |
No groups of under 18 year olds in pool without supervision. | ||
Young persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. | ||
First Aid Equipment | A First Aid Kit is situated poolside on the Deep End wall. | |
Emergency Numbers | 999 for Emergency Services / 07740 419 000 for Alex Mitton | |
Lifeguard | There will be no lifeguard present; signs are installed at poolside to indicate this. | |
Emergency Equipment | 2 x Life Rings, 1 x Hoop/Long Pole. All emergency equipment is situated at pool side and is checked daily when the pool is operating. |
Pool Hazards (These have been Risk Assessed and addressed) |
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Awareness of Pool Hazards to Users |
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User Health Conditions | All pool users must be in good health when using pool and facilities. If adults or children have had an incident of sickness or diarrhoea within the last 48 hours they are not permitted to use the pool or spa. |
Accident Recording | All minor and major injuries must be recorded in the accident book. |
General Hygiene & Safety Instructions |
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Safety Responsibility | All users of the pool have responsibility for their own safety and that of others in the pool/facility at the same time. Overall responsibility for the facility is Mr Alex Mitton who can be contacted on 0774 041 9000. |
FIRE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If you discover a fire:
Immediately raise the alarm
Dial 999, to call the Fire Brigade (from a safe position)
When the Fire Brigade replies, say distinctly:
"FIRE AT"
Address:
Quarrybeck House
Brampton
CA8 2EY
Leave the building by the fastest/safest escape route and report to assembly point:
Assembly Point Location: Next to garage on the Car Park.
Close, but do not lock, all windows and doors.
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
Do not re-enter the building unless told by the owners or Fire Brigade that it is safe to do so.
Fire Marshals on site: Mr Alex Mitton
All done, thank you!