Maryland Pool Operator Study Guide
questions n answers graded A+
operational public pool - correct answer ✔✔ open for general admission; open to the public.
semi-public pool - correct answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ every two
hours or more (operation form)
how often do you need to fill out pool and spa entrapment hazard checklist - correct answer
✔✔ daily
how long do you need to keep your records for? what's an exception? - correct answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ operator- on
site at all times
lifeguard- always
staffing requirements for semi-public pool (Operator and lifeguard) - correct answer ✔✔
operator- on site/within 15 minutes call
lifeguard- not required
if your pool needs repairs when must you contact the health department? - correct answer ✔✔
always. except for identical replacement.
how long do you have to file injury and illness report form - correct answer ✔✔ within 24 hours
how long do you have to file resuces - correct answer ✔✔ every 3 months or at the seasonal
change, whichever is more frequent
suction entrapment - correct answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ 1. hair
2. limb
3. body suction
4. mechanical
5. eciseration
questions n answers graded A+
operational public pool - correct answer ✔✔ open for general admission; open to the public.
semi-public pool - correct answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ every two
hours or more (operation form)
how often do you need to fill out pool and spa entrapment hazard checklist - correct answer
✔✔ daily
how long do you need to keep your records for? what's an exception? - correct answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ operator- on
site at all times
lifeguard- always
staffing requirements for semi-public pool (Operator and lifeguard) - correct answer ✔✔
operator- on site/within 15 minutes call
lifeguard- not required
if your pool needs repairs when must you contact the health department? - correct answer ✔✔
always. except for identical replacement.
how long do you have to file injury and illness report form - correct answer ✔✔ within 24 hours
how long do you have to file resuces - correct answer ✔✔ every 3 months or at the seasonal
change, whichever is more frequent
suction entrapment - correct answer ✔✔ 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 answer ✔✔ 1. hair
2. limb
3. body suction
4. mechanical
5. eciseration
