Water Safety Advice For Your BusinessWelcome to our online area dedicated to supporting businesses with water safety advice and support services, including bespoke training, consultancy, qualifications, equipment, and collaborative opportunities. As a charity, our primary interest lies in water safety. Our services offer impartial, honest, cost-effective solutions that best suit your water safety needs and help create a safer environment. PLUS, 100% of all profits from our business support services go into helping us educate more people on how to enjoy water safely. Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the UK and Ireland's industry leader in water-related safety qualifications and training for aquatic, open water, and beach operators and be recognised worldwide as an expert in lifeguarding and water safety. We work with an impressive list of national leisure operators and partners - from hotels, spas, and competition pools to leisure centres, aqua parks and open water venues. We have also supported many businesses and landowners in meeting their responsibilities to water safety. Our trusted brand gives peace of mind to businesses and the millions of people who access the facilities and sites we support. Qualifications and Awards Water safety training is essential for any business with employees working on, in, or near water. Every year, we certify more than 60,000 regulated qualifications and non-regulated vocational training awards, including First Aid Essentials and more lifeguards qualify with RLSS UK than any other awarding body! Bespoke Training We support many large organisations and businesses with more bespoke training needs - including the cruise and holiday industries. We can adapt 'off the shelf' RLSS UK qualifications and awards to provide a solution or create new, bespoke training products or packages tailored to your business. Consultancy We are experts at delivering clear and practical consultancy support to any business, organisation or individual with liabilities to visitors and staff around water. Our consultancy work is varied, and we cover a wide range of locations across the UK. For example, in 2023, we completed projects including water safety risk assessments for indoor pools and open water venues, local authorities and private landowners who own/manage bodies of water, as well as water safety audits on the coast. RLSS UK Shop We are also at the forefront of supporting companies in manufacturing and distributing innovative and compliant lifesaving equipment, and the RLSS UK Shop offers official uniforms and training, first aid, and safety equipment for the leisure industry and beyond.To find out how we can help your business, contact us at [email protected]. Trusted by 1,000s of customers such as... < Open Water Services Consultancy Training & Qualifications Lifeguard NWSMP DEFRA First Aid at Work Aqua Parks Essential Water Safety Guidance Swimming Pool Services Consultancy Training & Qualifications Lifeguard First Aid Trainer Assessor Pool Management NRASTC Pool Technology Essential Guidance Hotels and Spa Pools Industry Qualifications Why Choose Us Regulated Qualifications For Your Staff For Your Customers Bespoke Training Deliver our Qualifications Partners Become an Approved Training Centre / Provider Become a Commercial Partner Become a Water Safety Partner RLSS UK Advisors Private Landowners - Consultancy Service Impartial and practical water safety advice for private landowners with open water - ponds, lakes, streams, reservoirs, etc. and public access (such as bridleways or byways). Have you ever considered the water safety risks around your land? If you’ve got water on or around a property accessible to the public, don’t dismiss your accountabilities to manage water safety. Let us help you ensure you do everything possible to prevent a water-related accident. From talking through your concerns to conducting a full risk assessment on your behalf, RLSS UK, a provider of water safety expertise for over 130 years, can offer straightforward, clear, practical, and compliant consultancy support. Our expertise expands across all water environments - whether big or small. We can provide: Risk Assessment Training, Capability and Qualifications Operational Planning Signage Public Rescue Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Audit Integrated Water-Safety Plan RLSS UK Water Safety Partnership status Advice And more... Free essential water safety advice Request a callback Frequently Asked Questions What are my legal responsibilities as a landowner with a lake, pond, or river on my property? Private landowners have a duty of care to visitors, including potential trespassers; this typically includes conducting risk assessments, implementing reasonable safety measures, providing adequate warning signs, and securing hazardous areas where appropriate. Our RLSS UK consultants can help you understand and fulfil these responsibilities. What should our river or canal-side development consider for public safety? Waterside developments should consider factors, including edge protection, safe access points, visibility, rescue equipment, maintenance schedules, and community education. Our RLSS UK consultants can review development plans and provide recommendations to enhance water safety while maintaining the appeal of waterside spaces. Do I need to fence off water bodies completely or install rescue equipment? Not necessarily. The appropriate safety measures depend on various factors, including the nature of the water body, proximity to public access, typical visitors, and specific hazards. Our RLSS UK consultants can assess your site and recommend proportionate safety measures that balance access with safety. How can I safely manage fishing or recreational activities on my private water? RLSS UK can help develop safety procedures for specific activities and advise on appropriate safety equipment, signage, access points, and emergency procedures. We can also advise on appropriate insurance, supervision, and user guidelines for commercial activities. Contact us at [email protected] or call 0300 323 0096 for more information. What legal implications should I be aware of if I allow public access to water on my land? Allowing public access typically increases your duty of care obligations. Depending on the activities, you may need to consider liability insurance, regular safety checks, clear user guidelines, appropriate signage, and potentially supervision. Our RLSS UK consultants can help you understand and manage these implications. What safety considerations apply to SUDs (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) in public areas? SUD installations should be risk assessed, considerating for water depth, access points, visibility, nearby usage (especially by children), and the need for safety measures like barriers or vegetation buffers. Our RLSS UK consultants can provide specific guidance based on your installation that balances environmental benefits with safety requirements. Can I lease out land for open water activity providers? Absolutely! Leasing out land for open water activities can be a great opportunity. However, it's crucial to ensure the safety of the public engaging in these activities. Please speak to us at RLSS UK to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. Contact us at [email protected] or call 0300 323 0096 for more information. More FAQs for RLSS UK Consultancy Services Request a call Manage Cookie Preferences