RECOMMENDED SAFETY SIGNAGE FOR SPECIAL FACILITIES

It is recommended that safety signage contains the following statements:

1.  PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS (GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)

·         For accidents and emergencies contact – (emergency contact number).

·         Children under 10 years of age must be supervised by a competent person 16 years of age, or older, at all times.

·         A statement specifying when the swimming pool is open.

·         People with communicable/infectious diseases, including gastrointestinal illnesses and skin infections, shall not use the swimming pool.

·         Immuno-suppressed individuals should not use the swimming pool.

·         No dive-bombing, running or rough play in or around the pool.

·         Large objects may obscure vision of the pool.  Please remove them when not in use.

·         Children should use the toilet before entering the pool.

·         Animals not permitted in or around the pool.

·         Do not use soap, detergent or any other substance in the pool.

·         Do not climb up, or onto any fence or partition of roof within the pool area.

·         People wearing contact lenses should remove them before entering the pool.

2.  SPA POOLS, (taken from as 2610.1; 1993 – public spa pools)

·        This spa is a heated water environment and if you are concerned that it may adversely affect you, it is your responsibility to seek medical advice.

·        Do not put your head under the water.

·        Do not swallow spa water.

·        Do not use the spa area while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Certain medications may produce adverse effects.

·        Do not use the spa alone.

·        Do not use the spa for longer than 15 minutes at a time.

·        Do not use the spa if you have an open wound, feel unwell or are pregnant.

·        Children shall be supervised in the spa area.