SV1 - Requirements for Aquatic Supervision
| Issue Date | Effective Date | Version |
|---|---|---|
| 20/01/2018 | 01/09/2019 | 1.0 |
Purpose
To provide guidance to owners or operators of aquatic facilities, if aquatic supervision should be considered as part of their risk mitigation strategies.
Aquatic Supervision Requirements
Supervision should be in place for all swimming pools (both outdoor and indoor) that are situated, constructed or installed, on any non-residential premises occupied by the Crown, public authority, or by a Private body for public or commercial use.
Supervision is highly recommended for all swimming pools (both outdoor and indoor) that are situated, constructed or installed, on premises on which a residential building, a moveable dwelling or where tourist and visitor accommodation is located and where that swimming pool:
- is not fenced in accordance with Australian Standards or;
- contains aquatic amusement devices or;
- is accessible for general use to the public or;
- has water depths more than 1.8m or;
- serves or permits alcohol within the swimming pool area or;
- is subject to more than 50 persons in the water at any given time
References
- Lifeguarding 5th Edition – Royal life Saving Australia
- Guidelines for safe recreational water environments. World Health Organization, Geneva, 2003.
- Aquatic Facility Definitions
