Scope
This Guideline provides practical guidance for owners or operators of aquatic facilities on the safe management of swimming, water safety and aquatic exercise programs within an aquatic environment.
It includes information on risk assessment for programs as well the specific application of design, supervision and personnel used for swimming, water safety and aquatic exercise programs.
This National Industry Guideline applies to all Hotels, Motels, Camping and Caravan Grounds, Commercial and Public Aquatic Facilities, Learn to Swim Schools, and Body Corporate who own or manage an aquatic facility for the purpose of swimming or recreation such as a pool or waterslide. It may be used for Public Waterways such as Rivers, Creeks, and Streams.
These Guidelines have been developed by Royal Life Saving Society Australia under the National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee and includes key information for adoption by the Commonwealth, state and territory and local governments and owners and operators of aquatic facilities.
RLSSA ACCEPTANCE AND RELEASE NOTICE
This document is a managed document. For identification of amendments, each document contains an issue date, number and a page number. Changes will only be issued as a complete replacement document. Recipients should remove superseded versions from circulation.
Authorisation:
| Name, Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Prepared By: | Craig Roberts | 12th June 2018 |
| Endorsed By: | National Aquatic Industry Committee | 5th July 2018 |
Amendments in this Release:
| Section Title | No# | Amendment Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Guideline for Publication | 1 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The production of this section of the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations has been made possible by the significant contributions by the following organisations:
Royal Life Saving Australia and its State/Territory Member Organisations | YMCA | Belgravia Leisure | Australian Leisure Facilities Association | Leisure Institute of WA | Aquatic Recreation Institute | AustSwim | Australian Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association | Safe Work Australia | Brisbane City Council | Club Group
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
In the spirit of reconciliation, Royal Life Saving Society Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continued connection to land, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; Elders past, present and emerging.
