Swimming Pool Operational Policies (NAG 5)
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1. f an ambulance is not required give further assistance and then continue to help supervise other students on the poolside until the incident is over e When the incident Is over inform the swimming teacher senior management e As soon as incident is over complete appropnate report forms and take to senior management and the Board of Trustees immediately Acton to be taken in the event of a Serious Injury in the Pool by Teachers e Verbally infom staff students of incident e Assessthe situation as per your training e Activate emergency alam button e Get student to the side as soon as possible and administer appropnate treatment and first aid e Continue with first aid until first aider or emergency services a mive e When incident is over it is the responsibility of the teacher to wnte a report of the incident and forward onto senior management and the Board of Trustees Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 15of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Acton to be taken in the event of a Serious Injury in the Pool by Key Holders Parents e Onheanng the verbalwaming clearthe pool immediately e The designated first aider should take charge of the situation assoon as possible e Assessthe situation and callforany emergency services via 111 if required e Assist with any first aid that isneeded as per your training e Take other students2. wheels are not pemitted in the pool area g Key holders are responsible for ensuring the pool and toilets are left in a clean and tidy condition 12 The keysavailable on a first served basis from Tuesday 14 December 2015 We reserve the nght to issue more keys subject to demand and taking into account the Water Safety requirement of the maximum loading of 25 personsin the pool at any one time 13 The keys are non transferable 14 All keys must be retumed by Friday 15 Apni 2016 A key deposit bond of 20 will be refunded on the successful retum of the pool key Key holders will forfeit their bond if keys are retumed after this date In the eventa key is lost the key willbe replaced at the cost of 25 00 ACCIDENTS amp INJ URIES If the person treating the injury isuncertain about what to do S he must RING 111l and requestan Ambulance and infom the Principal immediately so itcan be listed on the Health amp Safety register END OF DAY SESSION Please close the pool to users and then lock the pool gate and toilet block if not already done Please note we recommend two people to remove and retum the pool cover One adult and one child over 8 could manage SERIOUS MISBEHAVIOUR This is your pool If any senous misbehaviour occurs please phone the Principal on 027 418 3916 leaving details of your name and contact number offenders name and contact if known and the nature of the incident Serious misbehaviour should be reported
3. Microbiological Testing Microbiological testing of the pool watermust be camed out twice per school term The first test should be after 4 weeks of use and the second test after 8 weeks of use Provision needs to be made to send samples the Laboratory in accordance with a prescnbed procedure Samplesare taken by the school need to be packed with ice in a disposable chilly bin and counered to the Laboratory for testing Backwash of Filters To ensure that the water in the pool istreated comectly and ensure the maximum life of the filter media it is necessary to backwash the filters regula ry Faecal Incident In the event of a known faecal discharge into the pool all pupils must leave the poolimmediately and shower if shower facilities are available Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 4of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 All of the visible faecal matenal must be scooped out of the pool immediately Instructions regarding the remaining action to be taken are given in Appendix 5 Vacuum Cleaning of the Pool Hoor The pool floor should be cleaned from time to time to remove build up of dirt that settles to the pool floor Storage of chemicals generally All pool chemicals should be stored in a securely locked room away from the swimming pool and changing rooms Children shall not have access to any chemical store key orbe involved in the hand
4. Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 14of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Appendix 8 Emergency Action Plan EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN A key role for poolside staff teachersand key holders isto remove or substantially reduce the chances of students getting into difficulties whilst in the water This requires the poolside staff teachers and key holders to use their training and expenence to avoid an incident happening by eanly intervention in any given situation Preventing the situation is the pnme objective but when an incident does occur tt Is important that all staff know what action is to be taken This document outlines those procedures Action to be taken in the event of Swimmer in Diffic ulty This procedure should be camed out immediately if a swimmer has been observed to be in difficulty whether the staff is required to enter the pool ornot e Assessthe situation e Alert pool users verbally of an incident occumng This wams users that there is a problem and you may need assistance e Clearthe poolorbnng studentsto the side of the pool depending on seventy of the incident e While the poolisbeing cleared assess whetherornotan ambulance isrequired and designate someone to call emergency services by calling 111 e Assist in lifting the swimmer from the pool and giving cany out First Aid proceduresas pertraining assess again ifan ambulance is required and summon asabove
5. fire alam the teacher will clearthe pool of all swimmers e The teacherwill then evacuate the pool complex e The teacher will assist in clearing the students from the water in a calming reassunng manner e The students will be evacuated through the pool gate and the students will be escorted from the building by teacher e The teacherwill be stuated at the end of the file to ensure that all students are evacuated from the pool area Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 16of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 e Ahead count willtake place when all students staff are assembled at the designated assembly point Acton in the event of a fire Fom Change room e Upon noticing a fire oron heanng the fire alarm the teacher will remain calm and reassure the students and line them up in an ordery file e Students will be evacuated through the designated emergency fire exit and escorted from the building by a member of staff e The Teachershould be situated atthe end of the file to ensure that allstudentsare evacuated from the building e A head count will take place when all students are assembled at the designated assembly point Action to be taken in the event of an escape of Toxic Gas This procedure is wntten on the basis that relevant gases can be liberated by the handling or mixing of chemicals Generally these chemicals will be confined
6. for the purposes of recreational non commercial use by the Keyholder and the Keyholders family members and guests Pool Season Charge During the summerthe school allows families and other members of the wider Ongaonga Community to use the pool at their convenience Parents and other member of the Community wishing to use the pool are required to complete the Pool Users Agreement and pay the following e Season Charge 80 00 e Key Deposit 20 00 refundable upon retum of key e Total 100 00 including GST The season charge part covers the cost of electricity chemicals maintenance and cleaning to run the pool throughout the holiday penod and the cost for all this Only 80 for a whole summer of Swimming so if you swam every day forthe neany 122 daysthe pool isopen you d be paying only 65c a visit forthe entire family Payment Is by cash orcheque at the Office A key holder must sign forthe bond in orderto receive it as it willbe a cash refund Keyholder Responsibilities 1 Key holdersmust be over 18 years or over 2 Key holders must be responsible forthe secunty of the key and shall not transfer the key to any other person The key must not be leant to orshared with other families or persons 3 Key holders mut agree to theirname being published on a list of keyholder s 4 Only use the pool facility during the following Season dates and Season hours e 2015 16 Season Dates From 14 Dec 2015 Tem 4 through to Tem 1 Feb 2
7. have responsibility at all times including responsibility for health and safety forall children and adults given access to the Pool facility by the Keyholder Key holders are responsible for ensuring that a mobile phone iscamed and is available to use in case an emergency arses whilst using the pool Key holders are responsible for ensunng that Children under 8 years of age must be actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or over actively supervised means watching your child children at alltimesand able to provide immediate assistance Key holdersare responsible for ensuring that the caregiver remains within sight in shallow water and within arm s reach in deep water overthe child s shoulders of any child under 9 Remember there is NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY Key holders are responsible for ensuring that children between 9 years of age and 16 years of age are actively supervised by a responsible caregiveraged 18 years of age orover Key holdersare responsible forensunng that a reasonable numberof adults and ata minimum one adult allof 18 yearsof age orover are present within the Pool Facility when the Keyholder ora person given access by the Keyholder is swimming Key holders are responsible for ensuring that there is no running pushing bombing diving or any similar activity and other displayed rules for safety are followed Key holders are responsible for ensunng that only proper swimming attire iswom and tha
8. of Trusteesand the Pnncipal shall ensure that all pool users must comply with the Schoo Swimming Pool User Code Appendix 1 Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 3o0f 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 25 The Board of Trusteesand the Principal shall ensure that afterhours users must comply with Rules for After Hours use of the Swimming Pool Appendix 2 26 The Board of Trusteesand the Pnncipal shall ensure that all pool users must comply with the Agreement for use of Ongaonga School Pool Appendix 4 27 The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that these policies along with associated Risk Management and Safe Operating Procedures shall be easily accessible to all users by being permanently displayed at the pool enclosure and by provision to all authonsed users OPERATIONAL POLICIES NAG 5 SWIMMING POOL Underthe Health and Safety Code of Practice the Board must ensure the health and safety of everyone using the pool with the board s pemission Outside school hours the Board could still be held liable in court forham to unauthonsed pool users Therefore the Board and principal must address the following Maintenance Regular and conect maintenance of buildings plant and electncal equipment is important in ensunng the safety and health of pool usersand employees Inspections Inspections tests and thorough
9. only Immediate family members may accompany the Keyholder Pool is only available for the calendar penod of use specified in your Agreement Terms and Conditions Penods of use differ between users Users must produce their key and identify themselves on request Trespassers may be prosecuted Swimming Pool Hours are from 0900 hours to 2000 hours only When chemicals are in use pool is closed Users must comply with the Swimming Pool User Code Children must be constantly supervised by a responsible adult All school groundsand buildings are SMOKE FREE and ALCOHOL FREE No dogs Access pnvileges may be revoked for inappropnate behaviour or disobeying rules In the event of contamination of the pool by faecal matter or similar the pool must be immediately evacuated and the Pnncipal be notified on 027 418 3916 Please immediately report any malfunction or damage of pump room change rooms doors walls lights windows fittings etc to the Principal on 027 418 3916 If last to leave ensure all gates are securely locked Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 10of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 APPENDIX 4 RULES FOR POOL USERS THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD SERVICE ATTHIS POOL Swimmers must use the toilet pnorto entenng the pooland atany othertime required Swimmers with colds sores infections should not enter the pool There must always be
10. within the previous two 2 weeks c Has open wounds d Is wearing bandages sticking plasters e Not wearing appropnate swimwear i e no T shirts The key is issued to the key holder s family only and may not be used by other Ongaonga students unless the key holder is physically present with them Each Ongaonga School family ormemberof the Ongaonga Community wanting to use the pool must purchase theirown key no shanng of keys between Families visiting from outside the community are welcome to use the pool with the key holder The key holderisresponsible forthe children of the key holder simmediate family and any other children fnends or guests attending with them The key holder must be present inside the pool enclosure while their children fnends or guests are swimming and actively supervise such children and fnends or ensure that they are supervised by another key holder from your immediate family who is at least 16 years old The pool gate isto remain locked at all times except for entry and exit The gate must not be opened for other users Every user must bring their own key In the event of damage being caused by the user it isagreed that the user must immediately notify the school of such damage and shall make good such damage to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees The key holder and family must comply with all usual aspects of water safety together with these specific rules a Do notrun onthe edge of the pool ori
11. you lose your key there isno replacement and no refund Eating We discourage eating in the pool enclosure and are not providing rubbish bins nor staff to clean up afteryou Be responsible foryou and yourfamily at the pooland the changing sheds If you have rubbish you take it away Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 7of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Lost Property If you are responsible for your children there should be no lost property left behind check each time Sometimes belongings get dropped and children may be forgetful but adults should be supervising We don t want our pool area a tip please Over to you and your vigilance Toilets The same applies as above Dunng the holidays toilets will be cleaned only once perday If you are supervising your children there won t be a chance forthem to become unpleasant Overto you to do your part as parents Please be conscientious and check Teenagers and Others We discourage teenagers from using the pool it is mostly too Shallow for them and they can be intimidating to the pnmary school children The bigger children are usually the ones who jump into the pool set a bad example and disrupt the young ones This isa safety issue Remember children who curently attend Ongaonga School have first pnonty not siblings orfnends Ona busy hot day there may not be room for old
12. 016 until season closes this date will be advised via email and published at the pool e 2015 16 Season Hours ALL momings inc Weekends and holidays 0630 0750 hours 6 30 7 50 am users must leave school grounds by 0800 hours 8 00 am Term Time Monday Friday 1500 hours to 2000 hours 3 00 pm 8 00 pm Saturdays Sundaysand all other School Holiday Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 230f 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 5 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 days 1000 hours to 2000 hours or when the pool isnot required by the school e g For swim school training or competitions or for exceptional maintenance Key holders are responsible for ensuring the Pool Facility is securely locked after entering and upon leaving the Pool Facility Key holders must ensure that only family members and guests of the Keyholder who the Keyholderiswilling and able to accept full responsibility for are given accessto the Pool Facility by the Keyholder Key holders are responsible for ensunng that every person given access to the Pool Facility by the Keyholder complies with the conditions of this agreement Key holders are responsible for all actions and omissions of their guests or invitees at all times whilst using the pool or its surrounds Key holders are responsible for taking care and
13. HT TO THE ATTENTION OF FPC IN THE FIRST INSTANCE NON COMPLIANCE WILL IMMEDIATELY VOID WARRANTY NOTE DO NOTintroduce Calcium Hypochlorite ahead of the filters i e into the filter tanks or skimmers AquaFresh Fully Automated Water Management System A copy of the AquaFresh Chlornne Free System user manual willbe kept in the pump shed Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 21lof 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Appendix 10 Matenal Safety Data Sheets MSDS Chemical Information What is a Matenal Safety Data Sheet A Matenal Safety Data Sheet MSDS isa document containing important information about a hazardous substance and must state a hazardous substance s product name the chemical and generc name of certain ingredients the chemical and generc name of certain ingredients the chemical and physical properties of the hazardous substance health hazard information precautions for safe use and handling the manufacturers or importers name Australian address and telephone number The MSDS provides employers self employed persons workers and other health and safety representatives with the necessary information to safely manage the nsk from hazardous substance exposure It isimportant that everyone in the workplace knows how to read and interpret a MSDS Location of Matenal Safety Data Sheets Matenal Safety Data Sheets forthe
14. NAG 5 With the sizes of our classes the Teacher must perfom a risk assessment at the beginning of every lesson of the amount of people who will be in the poolat any one time Thiscould be anything from the recommended 8 people to 25 people Thiscould be stretched so students don t miss out Accidents Injunes Due to the nature of activities taking place within the school accidents will happen which will result in injuries to either public or staff The majonty of these will be minoraccidentsand may be treated on site without refemng the person to hospital For minor accidents treatment will be given at either the scene of the accident orin a first aid room Accidents will be recorded on the accident incident report form and those reportable underthe Reporting of Injures willbe reported to the Worksafe New Zealand Emergencies In an emergency pool user shall ning 111 and request assistance from either Police Fire orAmbulance Child Protection Procedures Any concems regarding marks cuts or bruises are to be reported immediately to the Principal and follow procedures by filling in the appropnate forms and forwarding them on immediately Access to Pool Policies This policy shall be available and easily accessible to all pool users and pool key holders Available on the school website Agreement for use of Ongaonga School Pool All pool users outside school hours must be issued with sign a declaration to state they have read and u
15. Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Rationale This policy isa compulsory requirement of the MoE Health and Safety Code of Practice Purpose To establish the school s policy on operation and use of the school swimming pool Scope This policy applies to all Staff and individuals who maintain and operate the pool and all pool users including those authonsed to use the pool outside of school hours Duty of Care Boards of Trustees are legally obliged to ensure the safety of all people who use school facilities including the school swimming pool Boards of Trustees must ensure they reduce the chances of people drowning or injuring themselves while using the pool In addition to the Ministry of Education s Swimming Pool Policy there are key pieces of legislation which reflect this obligation Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 Building Act 1991 and Building Code Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Hazardous Substance and New Organisms Act 1996 Water Quality Standard NZ 5826 2010 Water Safety Signs Standard NZ 8690 2010 There are also a number of standards that outline the minimum qualifications and training requirements for managing a swimming pool and the training of staff e Water Quality amp Safe Storage of Chemicals e Water Safety NZSchool Swimming Pool Guidelines 2004 Getting your feet wet e Unit Standard 20046 Monitor Public Pool e Unit Standard 5692 Treat Public Pool Wate
16. all at the shallow end of the pool Water Depth this notice will be clearly marked on the wall All emergency signs Fire Exit Evacuation Plan Assembly Points and First Aid Box are cleanly marked in both changing areasand on the poolside e First Aid this notice and the first aid box and accident register will be stored in the Pool Resource Shed Pool Gate The pool gate shall be closed at all times and locked when the pool is not in use Access School students are only to use the pool underthe direct supervision of school staff Rules School staff and students are to follow the school pool rules at all times Sec unity The pool ssecunty isto be checked regulary by the principal as part of the daily property checks Pool Key Holders Forhealth and safety reasonsschool pool key holders may use the school poolaslong asthey are onsite and all pool rules are followed particulary asthey relate to school safety and hygiene i e accessto toiletsand pool cleansing procedures Risk Assessments Each student is individually assessed and a rsk assessment is wntten to accommodate their needs Also equipment has been assessed and wntten down on the risk assessment form The risk assessments can be found in the School office on the book case ina folder marked rsk assessments Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 5of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies
17. at least one swimming pool supervisor present when the pool is being used Additional supervisors must be present asthe numberof people swimming Increases Children under eight years old 8 must be actively supervised by a person at least 16 years old who can give immediate help Nobody isto swim alone The pool supervisor must make sure the gate isalways securely closed Nobody isto swim while under the influence of alcohol or drugs No running jumping or diving into the pool Pool equipment isto be retumed to the change room The first aid kit is stored in the sck bay and pool storage room The closest telephone foremergencies is located in the Office or at Ruahine Rural Fire Station across the road Ifa student getsa bleeding nose orthere isa toileting accidentin the pool all students are to get out immediately and the caretaker isto be notified straight away so asto allow pool water punfying proceduresto be implemented assoon as possible All following classes are to be notified that swimming is cancelled This isto remain in force until the all clearis given by the caretaker These rules are to be on display in the pool area Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 1lof 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 APPENDIX 5 POOL CARE DAILY TESTING A suitably qualified employee and parent volunteer must test your pool water 3 timesa d
18. ater Quality and Safe Storage of Chemicals The Sport Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation SFRITO have developed a number of unit standardscovenng waterquality teatmentand management While most of the water quality unit standardsare designed forthose employed in public community swimming facilities there isone unit standard which isrecommended forschools Unit Standard 20046 has been designed for school caretakers and isthe recommended minimum training to achieve the Water Quality Standard NZS 5826 2000 It isrecommended that where schools operate a public pool those responsible for water quality be assessed against Unit 5692 Treat Public Pool Water Under the Ministry of Education Swimming Pool Water Quality Policy schools are required to have at least one person present or readily accessible when the pool is in operation that holds this unit standard in swimming pool water quality Other unit standards in swimming pool water treatment and plant management which can be obtained are the following Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 12of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Unit Standard 5692 Treat Public Pool Water People credited with this unit standard are able to maintain pool water quality apply pool water treatment processes in accordance with the HSE Act and monitor water quality record data and implement proc
19. away from the incident and into changing rooms e Ensure that no one goes into the pool whilst the incident is in progress e When incident isover it isthe responsibility of the teacherto wnte a report of the incident and forward onto senior management and the Board of Trustees Acton to be taken in the event of a Casualty being discovered on the pool floor e Ondiscovenng the casualty the poolalarm must be raised immediately e Emergency services should be contacted immediately via 111 explaining the situation e An adult should enterthe pooland attempt to rescue the casualty e Once casualty hasbeen removed from the water commence CPR aStrained e When incident isover itisthe responsibility of the teacherto wnte a reportof the incident and forward onto senior management and the Board of Trustees e Report the incident to Worksafe New Zaland TOTAL EVACUATION OF POOL COMPLEX Evacuation When needing to exit the School Pool ALL Pool users should be familiansed with all means of escape from the pool area and the appropnate procedures The fire evacuation procedures plan can be found at vanous points within the swimming pool environment i e one in each male and female changing areasand on the wall next to the resource room by the pool Assembly Point Location of the assembly point will be identified in the fire evacuation procedure plans which are also placed at the points above Action in the event of a fire From Pool e Onheanng the
20. ay usually before school at 0900 hours at 1230 hoursand at 1500 hours Thistesting isto checkthe poo maintains the corect DH alkalinity calcium hardness chlonne level featuresthat make up the pool chemistry MONTHLY MIC ROBIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF POOL WATER You must arrange for monthly microbiological monitoring of the pool water For this testing pool watersamplesare sent to laboratonesthat specialise in watertreatment Contact yourlocal council to find out about environmental health testing services ask where the nearest testing laboratory Is GENERAL 1 The designated Teacher and parent volunteer will regulary check the operation and effectivenessof the gatesand locksand replace any locks which stick ordon t close promptly 2 A first aid kit is accessible to pool users and regularly checked This is available in the sick bay and pool storage room 3 Poolchemicalsshallbe locked away from the swimming pooland changing rooms They must be stored and disposed of according to manufacturer s instructions 4 Pool equipment must be stored when not in use as it can be a potential hazard if left lying around the pool Do not store pool equipment in the same area asthe pool chemicals as this may enable unauthonsed people to accesshazardousand dangerous chemicals 5 Water quality must be managed in compliance with curent standards BECOMING QUALIFED TO DO DAILY POOL WATER TESTING Unit Standard 20046 Monitor Public Pool W
21. d Date Key Retumed Date Deposit Refunded Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 27 of 27
22. der on the understanding that the Board of Trustees and school staff shall not be liable or responsible for any accident loss injury or death ansing from the use of the swimming pool surounding facilities or school grounds The user in accepting the key offer indemnifiesthe School Board of Trustees and staff of all claims demands costsand proceedings that might be made against them ansing out of orin connection with the use of all school facilities including the swimming pool Please sign the attached fom in which you agree to all the conditions listed herewith Enjoy your swimming Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 8of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 APPENDIX 2 SMMMING POOL OPERATION AND USE Swimming is fun and enjoyable but pools can be dangerous Water presents a risk of drowning and injury can be sustained from the hard pool surfaces or the misuse of equipment To ensure your safety and the safety and enjoyment of other pool users the Board of Trustees have established the following code of behaviour for all pool users e Neverswim alone it s always betterto swim with your whanau or mates e Neverswim while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs e Take additional care if you have a medical condition such as epilepsy asthma diabetesora heart condition e Shower before entering pool e No food ordnnkto be consumed in the chang
23. edure of emergency evacuation also alerting management straight away Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 17 of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Acton to be taken in the event of an injury or accident In the event of an injury oraccident please make a note of the following procedure 1 Make the area safe and free from danger 2 Assessthe situation quickly and calmly 3 Remain calm and reassure the injured party and students 4 Give emergency First Aid or CPR 5 If they are fit to move take the injured party to the School Office otherwise get help by calling 111 and request an Ambulance 6 Getothersto clearthe area of bystanders 7 Reassure the injured party and remain with them until relieved 8 Complete an Accident Fom e First aid packsare available in the Pool Resource Room and School Sick Room e ONLY administer medication once you have checked the medical records These are available from the School Office e Please remember that medical records are confidential In the event of administenng first aid or medication the details must be recorded on the medical fom and filed in the medical file which willbe kept in the School Office e Formscan be obtained from reception at the School Office e Reception at the School Office will contact the child s parentsand ask them to sign the accident fom if appropnate e In
24. en who curently attend ONGAONGA SCHOOL 5 Do NOTshare yourkey with other people GENERAL SWINGING POOL RULES Supervision YOU need to supervise your children 100 of the time there are no lifeguards Ratio A ratio of one adult to FOUR children please While the key is for the use of your immediate family only you may brng a frend on the odd occasion On thisoccasion brng an additional adult if you exceed the 1 4 ratio This isa safety requirement If there are too many children with you you may be asked to leave the pool This isnot negotiable Access Children who curently attend the Ongaonga School have pnonty overeverybody else Asa Keyholder you must come to the pool with your children Time of Usage You may use the pool after 1530 hours on school days and 0900 hours to 2000 hours in the weekends and holidays Locking Gate Enter the gate and immediately lock it behind you Please remember This will prevent unsupervised children from entering and will keep everybody safe It would help if you would glance at those amving to make sure they remember to lock the gate after them Be proactive if necessary we are relying on all parentsto make this work Your Own Key To enterthe pool enclosure a family must have theirown key and an adult must be with the children Sometimes children amve ahead of their parents they must wait outside otherwise they are not under the supervision of an adult inside the enclosure Lost keys If
25. er siblings or frends Rules of Conduct No disordeny behaviour No jumping orbombing No running No alcohol No food No BBQ s No dogsor other animals Faecal Incident In the event of a known faecal discharge into the pool all pupils must leave the pool immediately and shower if shower facilities are available All of the visible faecal matenal must be scooped out of the pool immediately Keys Key will be confiscated for misoehaviour or breaking the rules No refunds Retum of Pool Key Mark on yourcalendar diary to RETURN THE KEY by end of term one next year The bond will be refunded only if this cntenon is met Again this is your responsibility not that of the school The pool WILL close atthe end of tem one irespective of weather The chemicals willbe depleted by that time Parking You are welcome to park outside the office or School pool PLEASE do not park on the grass Vandalism Vandalism if you amive at the pooland see that it is not fit for use please get the Pool Closed sign from the changing roomsand leave it out inside the gate and then lock the gate Please also call the Property Manager and let him know Christmas Holidays The school staff willbe away from Friday 20 December until Monday 1 February 2016 Should an issue anse please contact either the Principal on 027 418 3916 or Simon Osbome on 856 6091 however we hope this won t be necessary Board of Trustees The pool key is issued to the key hol
26. essesto adjust chemicals to comply with NZS 5826 Unit Standard 5693 Operate and maintain public pool water teatment plant and equipment People credited with this unit standard are able to operate plant and equipment used in public pools demonstrate knowledge of routine maintenance of plantand equipment used in public pools and identify operational savings in the operation and maintenance of public pool water Ratified and minuted by BOTon BOT Chair 27 November 2015 Review Date Apni 2017 Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 130f 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Appendix 6 Daily Duties and Responsibilities for Pool Care Check and maintain pool water quality pa Apply pool water treatment processes a Check Water Temperature and Clarity a Monitorsandcleansthe pool Monitorsandcleansthe poolarea Monitorsand cleansthe changing Areas Check First Aid Box oo d y O Checkequipment S o y O Appendix 7 Weekly Duties Daily Duties for Pool Care Check and maintain pool water quality aaa eas ae ee ee d Applypoolwatertreatmentproceses o T o Check Water Temperature and Clan a i Monitorsandcleansthe pool T o S S T e Monitorsandcleansthe poolarea Too S S S S o Monitorsand cleansthe changing Areas Check First Aid Box o o oo o o S T S T e y Checkequipment To To o S S S y O Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and
27. evel in the pool Total Alkalinity is maintained manually by addition of Sodium Bicarbonate as required See the Chemigem Manual for further operating instructions Note During commissioning we tested the School water supply which is used to fill the Pool and the pH and Total Alkalinity are naturally ideal forthe Pool so we don t envisage the use of very much Sodium Bicarbonate THE METHOD OF CIRC ULATION Water is drawn from the pool by the pump through three FPC stainless Steel surface Skimmers and passes into the pressure sand filter The flow is then delivered to the pool through a Stainless Steel Soarge pipe at the opposite end of the pool Chlorine and Acid are introduced into the suction line to the pump via the Chemigem DM52 Automatic Dosing Unit See attached manual for this unit The water enters the pools via inlet nozzles in the pool walls and retums via the overflow Slot to the balance tank Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 19o0f 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 METHOD OF OPERATION START UP 1 2 3 Initia lly the Pool must be fil led from the water supply Ensure the filter is in Filter postion On the suction side of the pump open the Suction line fully and close the Vacuum Line valve Fill the Hair amp Unit Strainer up to the pipe invert with the hose refit the lid and start the pump atthe
28. examinations must be camed out at frequent intervals Records must be maintained of all insoections made and remedial works camed out Floors change rooms pump room must be propery maintained and left free of obstructions and of any substance likely to cause slipping Pool Water Quality Poo water testing will be camed out in order to ensure the quality of the water is within parameters recommended by Water Safety NZ School Swimming Pool Guidelines 2004 Getting your feet wet Only nominated and trained employees paid volunteer will cany out pool watertests Any iregulantiesin the results willbe reported immediately to the technical staff or other designated swimming pool maintenance manager These tests will be documented on the staff members daily check sheet and records retained on ste Pool Chemical Treatment The School is responsible for ensunng the health of the pool users by corectly maintaining the pool treatment Wntten records of the pool water testing must be kept to demonstrate that the treatment has been maintained corectly Training and Development Qualifications and Competencies All employees paid volunteer must be adequately trained for the duties they will cary out The Board and Principal shall ensure that all personnel maintain currency in all mandatory skills and competenciesand make available training forstaffto achieve higher qualifications in their given fields Relevant records of such training must be maintained
29. iable orresponsible for any accident loss injury ordeath ansing from the use of the swimming pool surrounding facilities or school grounds The user in accepting the key offer rleasesand indemnifiesthe Ongaonga School Board of Trusteesand staff from and against allclaims demands costsand proceedingsthat might be made against them ansing out of orin connection with the use of all school facilities including the swimming pool by the key holderand the key holder s invitees and guests The Ongaonga School Board of Trustees retains the nght to revoke key use if the facilities are misused in any way or the rules broken If revocation is necessary refunds will not be made and the key must be retumed immediately If not retumed within five 5 days of such revocation your bond will be forfeited The pool will be available for use between Tuesday 14 December 2015 and Friday 15th Apni 2016 During this time the pool may not be used before 0900 9 00 am hours orafter 2000 hours 8 00 pm The pool will only be open for the holiday Chnstmas penod between the 25th December 2 J anuary if Someone volunteers to monitor the water quality 3 timesa day In addition to this holiday swimming the pool maybe used between 1530 hours 3 30 pm and 2000 hours 8 00 pm on school days The pool season willbe advised ona yeany basis No person is permitted to use the pool if a Recovering from any illness b Has orhas had a stomach upsetor diamhoea
30. ing roomsor pool e Children under 8 years are not pemitted in the swimming pool compound unless actively supervised by a person at least 16 years old e Durnng any session when the pool is in use there shall be at least one person designated asthe swimming pool supervisor who will supervise the pool at all times The number of additional supervisors required will be determined by the number of swimmers e Alwayscheckthe depth of water before entenng the pool asevery pool isdifferent Look for hazards such as diving boards water slides or steep Slopes into deeper water e No running jumping orbombing e Diving ispemitted only at deep end and only when authonsed by supervisor e No holding under pushing orscreaming e Boogie boards surf boards kayaks are not to be used in this pool e Avoid holding yourbreath and swimming long distances underwater e Retum pool equipment to the storeroom e Keep gate closed at all times e Ensure the pool gate is securely closed when you leave Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 9of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 APPENDIX 3 RULES FOR AFTER HOURS USE OF THE SWIMMING POOL THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD SERVICE AT THIS POOL After hours key holders are responsible forthe safety and welfare of all personsin their party Neve swim alone Access and use of the pool is for the authonsed Keyholder
31. k Circulation Pump Hair amp Unit strainer See below for instruction Annual maintenance involves the following 1 2 3 Check the pump for leaking mechanical seal and replace as necessary Check and clean Chlonne Sensor Check pressure gauge foroperation Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 20of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 To Clean Hair amp Lint Stainer 1 Switch the pump off 2 Close the suction line valve 3 Close the Vacuum Line valve 4 Place the multiport valve in the CLOSED position 5 Unscrew the strainer lid and remove Hair amp Lint Strainer basket Clean all hair lint etc 6 Reinstall basket ensunng the basket fits back below the lip of the inflow pipe 7 Reinstate lid ensunng gasket isin place fora good seal 8 Open the suction isolating valve and place the filter multiport valve in the FILTER position 9 Start Pump atthe MCC To Empty the Pool 1 To empty the Pool firstly backwash the filter as descnbed above This leaves it in a clean condition whilst the pool isnot in use 2 Open the Pool Drain Valve in the pool surround concrete path If you have any concems or queres contact FPC Lid before attempting any procedure you are uncertain about WARRANTY The terms of our guarantee a copy of which is enclosed must be stnctly adhered to ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE BROUG
32. lies with the Ministry of Education s Swimming Pool Water Quality Standard NZ65826 2000 The water quality should be tested and maintained at an acceptable standard according to statutory requirements The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that the School maintains an annual Pool maintenance budget that incormorates operating expenses pool maintenance staff training and equipment replacement The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that one staff memberand parent helper Pool Manager Supervisor hasbeen delegated the responsibility for managing and maintaining the pool and these employees shall be suitably trained in water quality management and swim teaching The Board of Trusteesand the Principal shall ensure that a staff pool monitor is rostered onatalltimeswhen the pool isin use dunng school hours They do not necessarily need to be present at the pool at all times but should be on ornearthe school premises The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall maintain and operate the pool to ensure that the required water quality and other operating standards are met forthe penod of the yearand hours of the day required forthe fulfilment of the pnmary purpose This is currently Term 1 and Tem 4 0900 hours 1530 hours and 1000 2000 hours on weekendsand holidays The Board of Trusteesand the Principal shall ensure that one staff memberand parent helper Pool Manager Supervisor has been delegated the responsibi
33. ling of pool chemicals Changing rooms and other facilites The changing roomsshallhave propery closing doors walls without holes places to store clothing and adequate lighting A first aid kit shall be available within the pool complex ina secure place to prevent vandalism A key should be provided to pemitted users of the pool along with the gate key All pool equipment such as leaf scoops etc should be kept in a secure place out of the thoroughfare to prevent hazardous obstruction and the use of inappropnate aquatic equipment should be discouraged to prevent endangenng other users Supervision All children in the pool enclosure must be under the supervision of an adult Groupsof children other than those under the control of a School teacher must have one adult supervisor for every ten children The supervisor is responsible for the children s behaviourand safety Swimming Aids Only swimming aidsand appropnate gamesequipment may be taken into the pool Food isnot pemitted to be taken into the pool enclosure Safety Signs within the Pool Environment The following signs are situated around the pool accordingly and can be cleanly seen No Diving this notice will be displayed in the pool area in pictonal and wntten fom No Running this notice will be displayed on both walls either side of the pool Deep End this notice will be cleany marked on both walls next to the pools Shallow End this notice will be clearly marked on the w
34. lity for regularly checking the operation and effectiveness of the pool gate and lockto ensure it closes securely at all times and replace locks which stick or are slow to close to ensure compliance with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that following checks are performed pnorto daily use of the school pool Water Level istoped up as required Skimmer Baskets checked and cleaned Filter basket in pump room clear lid checked and cleaned Check water balance on pool computer or manual test strips PH 7 5 Chlor 700 Check Filter Pressure in pump shed Back flush before red line The Board of Trusteesand the Principal shall ensure that the pool istested and treated if required three times per day dunng the school swimming season Records of the testing shall be kept using the Swimming Pool Record Chart Laboratory conduct pool water testing sampling dunng swimming season 15 The Board of Trustees and the Pnncipal shall ensure that pool chemicals are locked away from the swimming pool and changing rooms and handled stored and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer s instructions and HSNO Act Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 2of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 16 The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that a staff member is trained in water quality
35. monitonng will camy out water quality testing at maximum 3 hourly intervals while the pool isin use during school hours 17 The Board of Trustees and the Pnncipal shall ensure that a parent helper Pool Manager is trained in water quality monitoring will cany out water quality testing at maximum 3 hounrly intervals while the pool isin use on weekendsand school holidays 18 The Board of Trusteesand the Pnncipal shall ensure that in the event of contamination of the pool by faecal matter or similar the pool must be immediately evacuated and closed by the person supervising and the pool monitor notified The pool must remain closed until the water quality has been restored to the acceptable standard 19 The Board of Trusteesand the Principal shall ensure that one staff memberand parent helper Pool Manager Supervisor has been delegated the responsibility for regularly checking that all pool chemicals are securely placed away from the swimming pool and changing rooms and are stored and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer s instructions 20 The Board of Trusteesand the Principal shall ensure that one staff memberand parent helper has been delegated the responsibility for regulany checking that all pool equipment isnot stored in the same area asthe poolchemicals asthismay be enable school children to access hazardous and dangerous chemicals 21 The Board of Trustees and the Pnincipal shall endeavour to exceed the Minimum standards f
36. my nghtsto hold the Ongaonga School Board of Trustees theiremployees officials and volunteers liable for any injury ordamage which I my family members or my guests may suffer however caused while utilising the swimming pool amenities I voluntanly agree to assume the full risk of any and all injures damages or loss regardless of seventy that my family members or my guests may sustain asa result of using the swimming pool whether or not I was personally present at the time I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims against the Ongaonga School Board of Trustees their employees officials and volunteers that I my family members ormy guests may have asa result of using the swimming pool fully release and forever discharge the Schoo Board of Trustees their employees officials and volunteers from any and all claims for loss damage liability or cost that I my family members or my guests or any and all children and adults given accessto the Pool by me may incur or which may accrue to me ormy minor child ward or my guests and ansing out of connected with orin any way associated with the swimming pool amenities Indemnify the School Board of Trustees theiremployees officialsand volunteers in respect of any loss damage liability or cost which the Trustees suffers or incurs aS a result of my holding of the key howsoever caused Signed by the Keyholder Date Signed by the Witness Date Office Use Only Key Date Key Issue
37. n the pool enclosure b No diving jumping or bombs c All swimmers must wear suitable attire Swimming in jeans T shirts nappies or any dirty clothing isnot pemitted d Young children not yet toilet tained must wear swimmer type nappies in the pool Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 25of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 e In the event of a faecal accident ora child vomiting in the pool the pool must be immediately vacated and closed till further notice You must immediately notify the School Principal on 06 856 6840 or 027 418 3916 10 Entry is subject to there being no more than 25 persons in the pool at any one time Once this number isreached no other personsare allowed to enterthe pool untilsomeone hasvacated the water 11 The key holder their family children fnends or guests must comply with these aspects of general safety a Food orchewing gum isprohibited from the total pool enclosure b Toilets must be used before entering the pool a key will be provided for the toilet block next to the pool c No glasscontainers are to be taken into the pool enclosure d Petsare not pemitted inside the pool enclosure oranywhere else in the school grounds e The school isa smoke free zone No smoking is permitted in any part of the school grounds including the pool f Skateboards rollerbladesorsimilar
38. nderstand the pool user regulations and rules Appendix 4 REFERENC ES OR SOURC ES Risk Management and Safe Operating Procedures CONTACT PERSONS e Pnincipal REVIEW DETAILS Developed JO Ratified by BoT 264 Nov 2015 es Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 6of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 APPENDIX 1 SMAMMING POOL RULES amp PROC EDURES 2015 2016 SEASON Key 100 Please read through the rulesand procedures share them with your children then sign the separate form indicating that you are willing to abide by the rules at all times To secure your key bring the signed fom and pay at the office Remember that the key must be retumed at the end of term one 2016 It is necessary for you to understand the following 1 That having the swimming pool available to you isa pnvilege Only a small minonty of schools are continuing to offer the use of their pools outside school hours because of the costs involved and the behaviour issues that sometimes anse 2 Because it isfor your use outside school hours we need your input to make it work We do not have any staff supervision it isoverto you hence the rules below are forall to follow 3 Where applicable you may need to be assertive and speak to others children and or adults to remind them of the rules if they are not being followed 4 The pool isforpnmanly for childr
39. or training of employees paid staff and parent volunteers in water quality management and swim teaching and that all personnel maintain curency in all mandatory skills and competencies and make available training for staff to achieve higher qualifications in their given fields 22 The school may allow the pool to be used by other organisations and individuals outside of normal school hours subject to pnor approval and conditional on appropnate operational management regimes or arrangements being in place to ensure water quality and safety standardsare maintained This may consist of arangements whereby the authonsed user assists with monitonng and maintaining those standards Any such use should not brng additional operational cost to the school All Organisations and individuals must pay at least the cost of providing the pool for their use including direct operating cyclical maintenance and capital maintenance An informal third party occupancy agreement must be entered into between the school and the authonsed user This shall include a copy of this policy and a declaration by the user of knowledge understanding and compliance with the rules and conditions of use herein 23 The Board of Trustees and the Pnncipal shall ensure that after hours users are required to take full responsibility for the safety and welfare of themselves and all persons accompanying them This shall be explicit in any agreement entered into 24 The Board
40. r e Swim for Life e SwimSafe e Leam to Swim and Personal Survival Progra mme e National Lifeguard Award Guidelines 1 The primary pumpose of the pool is to provide for physical education cumculum delivery and associated competitive and sports activities for pupils 2 The school willmaintain and operate the poolto ensure that the required water quality and otheroperating standardsare met forthe penod of the yearand hoursof the day required forthe fulfilment of the pnmary purpose 3 Safe operation and management of the school swimming pool has cntical statutory and best practice obligations Therefore the Board of Trustees and the Principal shall Shall publish and maintain management proceduresto support and enact this policy Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page lof 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 4 12 13 14 The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that the School complies with the Ministry of Education Policies and Guidelines for Health and Safety detailing the requirements for health and safety in schools specifically those relating to school swimming pools The Board of Trustees shall incormorate the Guidelines for Boardsof Trustees forthe safe Operation and management of a school swimming pool into its management procedures The Board of Trustees and the Principal shall ensure that the School comp
41. range of chemicals stored and used within the School pool willbe kept in the pump room Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 22of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Appendix 11 Agreement for use of Ongaonga School Pool AG REEMENT FOR USE OF ONGAONGA SCHOOL SWAMMING POOL AFTER SC HOOL DURING SUMMER WEEKENDS AND SC HOOL HOLIDAYS THIS AGREEMENT is dated the day of 2015 BETWEEN the Board of ONGAONGA SCHOOL The Trustees AND _ The Keyholder Key Number Date Issued Please read this Pool User Rules and Procedures carefully and be aware that in utilising the Schools swimming pool amenities you as Keyholder will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injunes damages or loss which you your family members or your guests might sustain asa result of utilising any and all amenities connected with and associated with the Ongaonga School Swimming Pool WARNING THERE ARE OBVIOUS KNOWN DANGERS INHERENT IN SWIMMING POOL ACTIVITIES FOR EXAMPLE DROWNING NEAR DROWNING SPINAL INJURY AND IN SOME CASES DEATH The Parties agree Subject to compliance by the Keyholder with the terms of this agreement the trustees shall provide a key to the Keyholder forthe poollocated atthe Ongaonga School forthe penod commencing on Tuesday 14 December 2015 and ending on date to be advised in 2016 the summer penod
42. rstand that non compliance by any member of my family or any person using the pool at my invitation will result in forfeiture of the key and bond agree to comply with any amendments to the rules made by the Board of Trustees from time to time and agree that use of the pool after publication of any amendments whether in the school website ordisplayed in the pool area isacceptance of such amendments I agree that my name and phone number may be displayed asa Keyholder at the pool Yes _ No have enclosed the Pool Season Charge of 80 amp key deposit bond of 20 _ Yes L_ No Signed by the Parent User Date Signed on behalf of the Trustees by Principal Date Acknowledgement Waiver Release and Indemnity O y O I agree as Keyholder that the Ongaonga School Board of Trustees their employees officials and volunteers are not responsible for any injury loss or damage of any kind sustained by any person while utilising the School s swimming pool amenities including injury loss or damage which might be caused by the negligence of the Ongaonga School Board of Trustees their employees officials and volunteers understand that there is NO IREGUARD ON DUTY and that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times I recognise and acknowledge that there are certain dangers and risks of physical injury while swimming and using the pool amenities also understand that in orderto be allowed accessto the swimming pool must give up
43. switch 4 Once the flow has settled down check the pressure gauge reads 70 kPa This is the clean condition pressure Do not backwash before the pressure has built up to 120 kPa on this gauge 5 Set the Chlonne and pH Controls to maintain the desired chlonne setting See separate instructions manual for the Chemigem Our recommendation is that Chlorine should be ata minimum of 1 5 g m3 F A C Ph at 7 5 and Total Alkalinity at 100 g m3 asCaC03 BAC KWASH 6 When and only when the pressure on the gauge reaches 2e kPa it is time to backwash the filter To do this stop the pump 7 Setthe multiport valve forthe filter to the BAC KWASH position 8 Start the pump and run until the water in the backwash sight glass runs clear This should take about to 5 minutes Once the water runs clear top the pump and put the multiport valve to the RINSE position Run the pump fora further 20 seconds Stop the pump 9 Once the filter has been satisfactonly backwashed and rinsed place the multiport valve in the FILTER position and resort the pump Ensure the pressure gauge once again reads 70 kPa If not the backwash procedure may not have been completed correctly The filter must then run until such time asthe pressure gauge again reaches 120 kPa MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance involves the following Replenish and or adjust as necessary Check pools chlonne residual Check pools pH level Check Pools Total Alkalinity Chec
44. t no jeansare wom in the pool Key holders are responsible for ensuring that appropnate language and behaviour in the Pool Facility reflects that the Pool Facility is a resource for families including no smoking or consumption of alcohol Key holders are responsible for ensuring that they advise in confidence the School Principal of any inappropnate behaviour Key holders must retum the key to the Trustees on request If the Trustees advise that the Keyholderhas breached the conditions of this agreement no refund will be paid in this event and the Trustees decision will be final Key holders must immediately retum the key at the end of the summer penod These rules may be amended by the Board of Trusteesat any time A copy of the current rules will be displayed in the pool enclosure and may be published in the school newsletter from time to time Any amendments are deemed to be accepted by a userusing the pool following such notification Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 24of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 ACCEPTANCE OF POOL USE RULES Payment of the Season Charge and being granted accessto the Schoo Pool indicatesacceptance of the following rules 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 The pool key is issued to the key holder on the understanding that the Ongaonga Board of Trustees and school staff shall not be l
45. the event of a senous accident always inform the Principal as soon as possible after immediate aid hasbeen given Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 18 of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 Appendix 9 Filtration amp Water Treatment Operation Manual INSTRUC TIONS FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF THE ONGAONGA SCHOOL POOL 1 0 PRESSURE SAND HALIRATION In accordance with NZ 4441 2008 Swimming Pool Design Standard Clause 13 2 2 we have calculated the Instantaneous Bather Load at 25 persons but can use this Clause to reduce the tumover and flow rate to 50 of that required by the Standard Pool Volume 50 800 Litres Loading IBL 25 people at one time Tumover 2 3 hours Temperature 28 C Flow Rate 6 051 s 21 8 m3 hr Filter Rate 4 I s m2 Filter Area 0 86 m2 minimum required The Filter The new installed filter compnsesone FPC 1 131 111500 F G having 1 131 m2 total gross filter area and compnsing one 1200 mm diameter filament wound fibreglass filter complete PVC over drain micro slotted PVC underdrain six postion 65 mm multiport valve pressure gauge all necessary media and instructions The Pump The Pump isa Waterco Hydrostom 200 curve attached complete with built in Hair amp Lint Strainer The Chemical Treatment System The chemical treatment system compnses a Chemigem D 10 Controller for control of chlorine level and pH l
46. to Police by calling 111 KEYS ARE NOTTO BE LENT SHARED The Key holder must not lend share key orletany persons who are unauthonsed pool users enter the pool The hirer and members of the household are only pemitted to use the key and ANY pool usersthat you bring otherthan your family must be a family who isalso an authonsed pool user If a key holder s family brings in unauthonsed pool users into the pool area then their key willbe revoked without further consultation PLEASE NOTE Keys remain the property of the school and must be retumed at the end of the Swimming season DAILY ACCESS TO POOL Once the pool iswam enough forthe pool to open a daily notice will be placed on the Change Room Wall advising that the pool is safe to use Ongaonga School NAG 5 Health and Safety Version 2 0 Date 4 December 2015 Page 26of 27 Ongaonga School Govemance Manual Swimming Pool Operational Policies NAG 5 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO APPLY TO USE THE SCHOOL POOL Parent s full name Address Telephone Cell Phone Number Email Child ren s name s would like to be on the pool cleaning roster for one week during the season _ Yes _ No would like to be trained to help maintain the School Pool Yes L No I agree as Keyholder that have read and acceptthe School Pool Policies Terms and Conditionsas posted on the School website Furthermore unde
47. to the pump room or store room but may leak onto the poolside Action to be taken by all staff e Upon discovenng a release of toxic gas clearthe pool immediately and evacuate the building and pool area IMMEDIATELY e Activate fire alam e Do notstop to pickup belongings just leave e The teacher will make sure everyone is out of the pool and escort students to the assembly point e The teacher will if safe to do so make sure the changing roomsare empty e Assemble at assembly point NOTE Inthe event of a toxic gasbeing released into the atmosphere within any part of the building the New Zealand Fire Service MUST be called It should be noted that Fire Police and Ambulance will resoond to an emergency call involving the release of toxic gasand you should expect firemen to amve weanng full breathing apparatus Prevent anyone re entering the building until the emergency services say that it is safe to do so All members of staff will be informed and given the appropnate training of usage of the emergency alam system and fire evacuation procedures when attending the pool environment Lack of Water Clanty If the water is cloudy orhasa milky appearance then the pool is to be closed and not opened until tests have taken place and the situation hasbeen rectified also alerting management straight away Structural Failure If there is any sign of structural failure whilst the pool is in use close the pool immediately and follow proc
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