pool ops UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
class a - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic
events
class b - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool intended for public recreational use
class c - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool intended for use by apartments
class d - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool operated for special purposes such as but not
limited to vortex pools sand bottom pools float tanks and interactive water attractions
class e - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool used for physical therapy and operated above 86 f
class f - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool used for wading purposes
Management Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - planning organizing leading and
controlling
the scope of risk management includes - CORRECT ANSWER - prevention of injuries to
patrons and staff, protection of facility assets, minimizing legal liability
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - the failure to act in accordance with the corresponding
standard of care
why is cpo certification - CORRECT ANSWER - because many organizations require
certification
, standards - CORRECT ANSWER - are recommended guidelines that industries set for
themselves, if they become broadly recognized as the standard of care they often can supersede
regulations in legal actions
organizations that commonly set aquatic standards - CORRECT ANSWER - ANSI CDC Red
Cross CPSC ASTM NSF NFPA UL
regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - mandatory rules that cannot be deviated from with
permission from the regulation-setting agency
failure to comply with regulations may result in monetary fines and disciplinary actions, such as
facility closures
organizations that set aquatic regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - health departments OSHA
EPA DOT DOJ
Health Departments - CORRECT ANSWER - have the most direct day to day impact on the
operation and management of aquatic facilities
are sources for operating permits site inspections and regulations
they are the source of regulations governing such things as water quality standards supervising
requirements operational parameters swimmer capacity limits construction requirements
Hazard Communication Standard - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA standard that requires
employers to notify employees when hazardous chemicals are present in the workplace and to
train employees to work with them safely.
Blood borne pathogen standard - CORRECT ANSWER - federal law requiring that healthcare
facilities protect employees from blood borne health hazards
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - CORRECT ANSWER - an OSHA-required document that explains
the hazards of a chemical product
Questions and CORRECT Answers
class a - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic
events
class b - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool intended for public recreational use
class c - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool intended for use by apartments
class d - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool operated for special purposes such as but not
limited to vortex pools sand bottom pools float tanks and interactive water attractions
class e - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool used for physical therapy and operated above 86 f
class f - CORRECT ANSWER - any pool used for wading purposes
Management Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - planning organizing leading and
controlling
the scope of risk management includes - CORRECT ANSWER - prevention of injuries to
patrons and staff, protection of facility assets, minimizing legal liability
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - the failure to act in accordance with the corresponding
standard of care
why is cpo certification - CORRECT ANSWER - because many organizations require
certification
, standards - CORRECT ANSWER - are recommended guidelines that industries set for
themselves, if they become broadly recognized as the standard of care they often can supersede
regulations in legal actions
organizations that commonly set aquatic standards - CORRECT ANSWER - ANSI CDC Red
Cross CPSC ASTM NSF NFPA UL
regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - mandatory rules that cannot be deviated from with
permission from the regulation-setting agency
failure to comply with regulations may result in monetary fines and disciplinary actions, such as
facility closures
organizations that set aquatic regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - health departments OSHA
EPA DOT DOJ
Health Departments - CORRECT ANSWER - have the most direct day to day impact on the
operation and management of aquatic facilities
are sources for operating permits site inspections and regulations
they are the source of regulations governing such things as water quality standards supervising
requirements operational parameters swimmer capacity limits construction requirements
Hazard Communication Standard - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA standard that requires
employers to notify employees when hazardous chemicals are present in the workplace and to
train employees to work with them safely.
Blood borne pathogen standard - CORRECT ANSWER - federal law requiring that healthcare
facilities protect employees from blood borne health hazards
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - CORRECT ANSWER - an OSHA-required document that explains
the hazards of a chemical product
