Guidance from other organisations that support the leisure industry

Managing Safety in Non-lifeguarded Swimming Pools – Guidance for Operators

Industry guidance for operators of swimming pools where a suitable and sufficient risk assessment determines that lifeguard supervision is not required. This document provides clear guidance on the controls available to help pool operators ensure they implement reasonably practicable controls in non-lifeguarded swimming pools.
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Swimming Pool Supervision Technology - Guidance for Operators

Industry guidance prepared for and intended for consideration by UK Swimming Pool Operators that have or are considering installing an automated monitoring and detection system. View the guidance here.

Swimming Pool Guidance

The Health and Safety Executive publication Health and Safety in Swimming Pools (HSG179) provides guidance for all those involved in the operation and management of swimming pools. A free copy is available to download here.

ukactive Guidance

ukactive exists to improve the nation's health by getting more people more active. ukactive provides services and facilitates partnerships for a broad range of organisations. They have developed various products and documents to drive up standards across the entire sector.

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Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG)

The Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) is a UK-based independent, non-commercial membership organisation dedicated to raising standards in pool water treatment. Over the last 35 years, their work has made them the authoritative source of standards and guidance in the management of swimming, spa and hydrotherapy pools. On their website, you will find a range of information for ensuring the technical operation of swimming pools meet the highest possible standards. 

Guidance For Front-Line Staff To Assist Trans People To Access Leisure Facilities

ukactive and CIMSPA have created guidance for front-line staff to assist trans people to accessing leisure facilities. This guidance is aimed at customers classed as adults, i.e. 16 or 18 (depending on local policies); this age is 18 in most of the United Kingdom, as per the Gender Recognition Act (2004). Click here to download

Safe Supervision of Programmed Swimming Lessons and Training Sessions in Swimming Pools

Guidance for owners and operators of all public and private swimming pools in the UK who have a duty to ensure the safety of swimming teaching (lessons) and coaching (training) activities. It is also for those responsible for the provision of these services such as schools, swim schools, local authorities, non-profit organisations, clubs, private clubs and commercial management organisations. The guidance is available to download here.