STA LIFEGUARDING THEORY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Legislation - Answer-must be complied with by law
List all of the legislations relating to a lifeguard - Answer-- health and safety at work act
1974
- management of health and safety at work 1999
- duty of care
- RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations)
- COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health regulations)
- PPE (personal protective equipment)
- PUWER (provision and use of work equipment regulations)
- equality act
- fire regulations
- health and safety (first aid and signs) regulations
Health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-places responsibility on pool operators to
ensure the health and safety of those who work, volunteer or use the pool. Section 2 &
3 are particularly important
Section 2 of the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-covers employer's
responsibilities to employees
Section 3 of the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-covers employer's
responsibilities to people other than employees e.g. General public or contractors
Employer responsibilities under the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer--
provide information, instruction, supervision and training
- provide a safe place to work
- ensure safe systems of work
- provide appropriate equipment and PPE
Employee responsibilities under the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-- take
reasonable care of themselves and others
- co-operate with the employer
- follow training provided
- report issues to management
Management of health and safety at work 1999 - Answer-requires employers to assess
the risks which may affect employees and everyone else as a result of the work
activities
,What are the 5 key parts of management of health and safety at work 1999 - Answer--
section 3: risk assessment
- section 5: health and safety arrangements
- section 8: arrangements for serious & imminent danger
- section 9: how to contact external/emergency services
- section 13: capabilities and training of employees
Duty of care - Answer-places a moral and legal obligation onto an individual to take
reasonable care whilst performing duties that could cause harm
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) -
Answer-requires employers to have a system in place for reporting certain work-related
accidents including:
- death
- unconsciousness
- specific injuries e.g. Amputations
- if a person is taken to hospital and kept over 24hrs
Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) - Answer-every chemical used in a
workplace must be assessed and safety measures in place to ensure safe use. The
assessment must be available to anyone using the chemicals
What information will COSHH include? - Answer-- what it looks like
- what it's used for
- dilution rates
- additional control measures
- any PPE required
- first aid information
Personal protective equipment regulations (PPE) - Answer-any equipment used to
protect against a specific hazard which may include:
- pocket masks
- face shields
- gloves
- yellow disposable bags for medical waste
- sunglasses, sun cream and a hat
Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) - Answer-ensures
employers provide the correct equipment to carry out tasks and staff are adequately
trained/qualified
Equality act - Answer-ensures every individual has an equal opportunity to make the
most of their lives and talents. No one should be discriminated against due to race,
gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or age
, Fire regulations - Answer-employers must complete a fire risk assessment for every
building they operate including:
- emergency evacuation plans and routes
- fire detections and warning systems
- fire fighting equipment
- build up and removal of combustible substances
- staff fire safety training
Health and safety (first aid) regulations - Answer-adequate and appropriate first aid
equipment, facilities and people must be provided so first aid can be given immediately
without delay
Health and safety (signs and signals) regulations - Answer-- prohibition sign
- mandatory sign
- warning sign
- safe condition sign
Prohibition sign - Answer-- stops individuals from carrying out dangerous activities
- e.g. No running/diving
- red circle on a white background with a line through the picture
Mandatory sign - Answer-- gives information a specific requirement
- e.g. Ear/eye protection must be worn
- blue background circle with a white picture
Warning sign - Answer-- highlights a danger/hazard
- e.g. Danger deep water
- square/triangular with a yellow background and black border & text
Safe condition sign - Answer-- point out evacuation route/highlight where fist aid
equipment is
- e.g. Evacuation/ first aid sign
- rectangular with a green background and white picture
- usually illuminated
Guidance - Answer-best practice recommendation documents which pool operators
should adhere to. If they choose not to, detailed risk assessments and procedures
should be in place explaining why
List all of the guidance documents relating to a lifeguard - Answer-- managing health
and safety in swimming pools (HSG179)
- BS EN 15288 part 1 swimming pool safety requirements for design
- BS EN 15288 part 2 swimming pool safety requirements for operation
- CIMSPA guidance parental and operator guidance for child supervision policies in
swimming pools
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Legislation - Answer-must be complied with by law
List all of the legislations relating to a lifeguard - Answer-- health and safety at work act
1974
- management of health and safety at work 1999
- duty of care
- RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations)
- COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health regulations)
- PPE (personal protective equipment)
- PUWER (provision and use of work equipment regulations)
- equality act
- fire regulations
- health and safety (first aid and signs) regulations
Health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-places responsibility on pool operators to
ensure the health and safety of those who work, volunteer or use the pool. Section 2 &
3 are particularly important
Section 2 of the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-covers employer's
responsibilities to employees
Section 3 of the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-covers employer's
responsibilities to people other than employees e.g. General public or contractors
Employer responsibilities under the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer--
provide information, instruction, supervision and training
- provide a safe place to work
- ensure safe systems of work
- provide appropriate equipment and PPE
Employee responsibilities under the health and safety at work act 1974 - Answer-- take
reasonable care of themselves and others
- co-operate with the employer
- follow training provided
- report issues to management
Management of health and safety at work 1999 - Answer-requires employers to assess
the risks which may affect employees and everyone else as a result of the work
activities
,What are the 5 key parts of management of health and safety at work 1999 - Answer--
section 3: risk assessment
- section 5: health and safety arrangements
- section 8: arrangements for serious & imminent danger
- section 9: how to contact external/emergency services
- section 13: capabilities and training of employees
Duty of care - Answer-places a moral and legal obligation onto an individual to take
reasonable care whilst performing duties that could cause harm
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) -
Answer-requires employers to have a system in place for reporting certain work-related
accidents including:
- death
- unconsciousness
- specific injuries e.g. Amputations
- if a person is taken to hospital and kept over 24hrs
Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) - Answer-every chemical used in a
workplace must be assessed and safety measures in place to ensure safe use. The
assessment must be available to anyone using the chemicals
What information will COSHH include? - Answer-- what it looks like
- what it's used for
- dilution rates
- additional control measures
- any PPE required
- first aid information
Personal protective equipment regulations (PPE) - Answer-any equipment used to
protect against a specific hazard which may include:
- pocket masks
- face shields
- gloves
- yellow disposable bags for medical waste
- sunglasses, sun cream and a hat
Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) - Answer-ensures
employers provide the correct equipment to carry out tasks and staff are adequately
trained/qualified
Equality act - Answer-ensures every individual has an equal opportunity to make the
most of their lives and talents. No one should be discriminated against due to race,
gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or age
, Fire regulations - Answer-employers must complete a fire risk assessment for every
building they operate including:
- emergency evacuation plans and routes
- fire detections and warning systems
- fire fighting equipment
- build up and removal of combustible substances
- staff fire safety training
Health and safety (first aid) regulations - Answer-adequate and appropriate first aid
equipment, facilities and people must be provided so first aid can be given immediately
without delay
Health and safety (signs and signals) regulations - Answer-- prohibition sign
- mandatory sign
- warning sign
- safe condition sign
Prohibition sign - Answer-- stops individuals from carrying out dangerous activities
- e.g. No running/diving
- red circle on a white background with a line through the picture
Mandatory sign - Answer-- gives information a specific requirement
- e.g. Ear/eye protection must be worn
- blue background circle with a white picture
Warning sign - Answer-- highlights a danger/hazard
- e.g. Danger deep water
- square/triangular with a yellow background and black border & text
Safe condition sign - Answer-- point out evacuation route/highlight where fist aid
equipment is
- e.g. Evacuation/ first aid sign
- rectangular with a green background and white picture
- usually illuminated
Guidance - Answer-best practice recommendation documents which pool operators
should adhere to. If they choose not to, detailed risk assessments and procedures
should be in place explaining why
List all of the guidance documents relating to a lifeguard - Answer-- managing health
and safety in swimming pools (HSG179)
- BS EN 15288 part 1 swimming pool safety requirements for design
- BS EN 15288 part 2 swimming pool safety requirements for operation
- CIMSPA guidance parental and operator guidance for child supervision policies in
swimming pools
