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Hotel Pool Supervision and Lifeguarding Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This hotel pool safety checklist template helps pool, spa and leisure‑club staff ensure safe supervision and duty of care for guests.

It covers all key aspects of pool operation, including risk assessment, staff competence, supervision levels, rescue equipment, signage, water quality, emergency procedures and incident recording. The checklist follows the guidance in HSG179 Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools and reflects the 10‑dimension safety framework. It also aligns with the general duties set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, ensuring legal compliance.

Use this checklist for:

  • Supervised pool operation – confirm lifeguard coverage and equipment before each opening.
  • Unsupervised periods – verify risk controls and signage when the pool is unattended.
  • Emergency preparedness – ensure rescue and first‑aid provisions are ready and tested.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be addressed before the pool is opened or the shift continues. The checklist supports regular reviews and continuous improvement of safety management.

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Compliant with: HSG179 Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this Hotel Pool Supervision and Lifeguarding checklist

This Hotel Pool Supervision and Lifeguarding safety checklist template covers 24 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

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1Has a current risk assessment for pool supervision and lifeguarding been completed and communicated?
2Is a written pool supervision plan or method statement available and up to date?
3Is a qualified lifeguard on duty during all periods when the pool is open for public use?
4Are lifeguards certified in water rescue and first aid, with valid training records?
5Have all pool staff been briefed on their roles and responsibilities for the shift?
6Is the pool opening schedule posted and adhered to, with supervision levels matching the schedule?
7Are appropriate signs displayed indicating supervised and unsupervised periods, depth markings, and no‑swim zones, and are they clearly visible?
8Is rescue equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and rescue tubes inspected, in good condition and readily accessible?
9Is the automated external defibrillator (AED) inspected, battery checked and readily accessible near the pool?
10Is the first‑aid kit complete, within date and stored near the pool area?
11Are poolside barriers, railings and anti‑slip surfaces in good condition and free of damage?
12Are depth markers clearly visible, correct for each pool area and not obscured?
13Is the pool water temperature monitored and recorded at the start of each shift?
14Is the pool water quality (e.g., chlorine, pH) monitored and documented according to local health regulations?
15Is the pool filtration and circulation system inspected and operating correctly?
16Are lighting levels adequate for safe supervision during evening hours and are lights functional?
17Are cleaning chemicals stored away from the pool edge, clearly labelled and in secure containers?
18Is appropriate personal protective equipment such as non‑slip footwear and eye protection provided and worn by staff?
19Is there a clear policy for supervising children and non‑swimmers and is it being followed?
20Are pool users briefed on safety rules, including no‑running and proper entry/exit procedures, before swimming?
21Is the pool area free of trip hazards such as loose tiles and are wet‑floor signs used where appropriate?
22Is a documented emergency response procedure displayed for staff and is the emergency assembly point clearly marked?
23Is a documented incident log maintained and reviewed after each shift?
24Upon closing, is the pool area secured, equipment stored, and any hazards reported?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

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Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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