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Training Swimming Pool Rescue for Smaller Pools -
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AWARD
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RLSS
IRELANDhas conducted lifesaving training since
the early 1900's. Over the last ten years the National Pool Lifeguard
Qualification has become the industry standard and award of choice for pool
lifeguards in Ireland.
BUT WHAT ABOUT SMALL POOLS ?
"
Constant poolside supervision by lifeguards provides the best assurance of pool
users' safety " - Managing Health and Safety in
Swimming Pools
Emergency Response Programme
There is
however a recognition that there are circumstances where it may be possible to
provide a safe swimming environment without constant supervision. The Emergency
Response Training Programme is intended to support safer swimming at small
shallow pools, such as those typically found at many hotels, leisure
clubs, private fitness facilities and similar
establishments.
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Emergency Response Award (Swimming pools)
The
Award is a certificate of water rescue competence for staff working in such a
facility as described, but where there may not be direct poolside supervision.
It is not a substitute for the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. In
addition, the programme can provide suitable training and independent assessment
of ancillary staff (receptionists, gym staff etc.) who may occasionally
act in support of a lifeguard team.
The Emergency Response
Award is a
new award
designed to meet the changes now emerging
in new pool design concepts. It aims to address safety requirements and provide
staff with training and a recognised award. In deciding that the Emergency
Response Award is the most appropriate
award for staff working in any small pool there is a criteria which must be met.
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We
will be happy to
discuss and
advise you on the best and most appropriate type of
supervision for your pool. So, please get in touch withLIFEGUARDS IRELAND