Maryland Pool Operator Study Guide (All Accurate)

operational public pool correct answers open for general admission; open to the public. semi-public pool correct answers a pool at a facility that has pool use restricted to individuals. usually members how often do you need to fill out daily/weekly operation form correct answers every two hours or more (operation form) how often do you need to fill out pool and spa entrapment hazard checklist correct answers daily how long do you need to keep your records for? what's an exception? correct answers 3 years. exception: minor gets injured. they can file until they turn 18. ex: 8 y/o has 10 years to file. 9 possible immediate closure items: correct answers 1. staff has improper credentials 2. disinfection levels aren't in legal ranges 3. pH isn't in legal range 4. poor clarity 5. loose, damaged, or missing suction outlet covers 6. fecal, vomit, or blood 7. recirculation/ disinfection systems not properly working 8. high/low water temp. 9. dangers staffing requirements for public pool (Operator and lifeguard) correct answers operator- on site at all times lifeguard- always staffing requirements for semi-public pool (Operator and lifeguard) correct answers operator- on site/within 15 minutes call lifeguard- not required if your pool needs repairs when must you contact the health department? correct answers always. except for identical replacement. how long do you have to file injury and illness report form correct answers within 24 hours how long do you have to file resuces correct answers every 3 months or at the seasonal change, whichever is more frequent suction entrapment correct answers condition where the bather is trapped by the flow/suction created by rapid water flow and/or turbulence around a main drain or other suction outlets. 5 types of entrapment correct answers 1. hair 2. limb