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 Swimming Pools – Consultancy Service The Consultancy team at the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) are water safety experts with decades of experience helping the leisure industry to improve safety standards in swimming pools and water environments. Our Consultancy services help you achieve the highest safety standards for your swimming pool, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, best practices, and industry guidance. Whether you need a full safety audit, help reviewing or writing risk assessments, staff training support, or pool design advice, we offer tailored solutions to suit your needs. You can choose individual services or combine them for a complete approach to pool safety, ensuring that every aspect of your facility is as safe as possible. Our Swimming Pool Safety Services are suitable for: Indoor swimming pools Outdoor swimming pools and lidos Multiple pool venues Facilities with lazy rivers, waves, and/or rapids Hotel pools Therapy pools Teaching pools Plus, many other types of swimming pools Enquire about our Consultancy Services Jump to a section: Download the RLSS UK Swimming Pool Safety Services Brochure RLSS UK's Swimming Pool Safety Services Mystery Visits Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP) Assessments Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) Reviews and/or Creation Qualification and Training Reviews and Recommendations Pool Safety Audits Pool Safety Document Review and/or Creation Safe Swimming Pool Design Reviews Why Choose RLSS UK? What the Process Looks Like Other Ways RLSS UK Can Support You Download RLSS UK's Swimming Pool Safety Services Brochure: Download the RLSS UK Swimming Pool Safety Services Brochure RLSS UK's Swimming Pool Safety Services You can trust our team of experienced, impartial experts for a wide range of swimming pool safety services, such as: Mystery Visits Our Mystery Visit service provides an unbiased view of your swimming pool operations, providing actionable feedback and identifying areas that may require improvement. As standard, this includes compliant lifeguarding and staff knowledge, which are essential to the safe running of the facility. We can support you whether you need a one-off evaluation or regular visits to maintain consistent standards. We offer one-time-only or regular visits. For operators with multiple sites, we can provide benchmarking to help you compare performance across locations and set measurable goals for improvement. Bespoke service options are also available if you would like to tailor the service to your business and safety requirements. Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP) Assessment PSOPs are important for any swimming pool. We offer a review and/or creation service and work closely with the swimming pool team to ensure all areas are covered and that both staff and systems complement operational needs. Whether you need a thorough review of existing procedures or assistance in developing new ones, our service provides you with the peace of mind that your PSOPs are robust and effective, and support the safe running of your facility. Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) Reviews and/or Creation LZVTs are essential to ensure 100% visibility of your swimming pool by determining the optimal position and number of lifeguards required. As the organisations responsible for developing the UK's industry guidance on LZVTs, we can help you complete an LZVT for the first time or review yours to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. Request a call to speak about our Consultancy Services FAQs for Consultancy Services Qualification and Training Reviews and Recommendations Ensuring your staff have the right training and qualifications is key to maintaining a safe, compliant swimming pool. RLSS UK services the leisure industry with the most robust, regulated, and vocational qualifications and awards. We can help you review and consider your staff's most appropriate training and qualifications and provide recommendations to improve safety and develop your staff's skills further. Pool Safety Audits RLSS UK's Pool Safety Audits involves assessing your pool's current safety standards against best practices, industry guidance, and UK health and safety legislation, as well as identifying areas for improvement to enhance the overall safety of the pool environment. Our Pool Safety Audits include everything from signage to rescue equipment, lifeguard positions to emergency procedures, alarm systems and training records. Our audits give you peace of mind, recommendations for improvement. Pool Safety Document Review and/or Creation Our experienced team can review your current pool risk assessments and recommend improvements. If you are struggling and unsure what to do, we can create new risk assessments to ensure they are suitable and sufficient with reasonably practicable control measures to ensure your swimming pool has the highest safety standards. With our support, you can feel confident that your documentation is comprehensive, robust, and fit for purpose. Safe Swimming Pool Design Reviews The design of your swimming pool plays a critical role in ensuring safety and optimising operational efficiency. We can help you and your design team incorporate safety into your new swimming pool to make the right decisions. With advice tailored to your specific project and input from leading industry experts, we ensure that safety is embedded into every aspect of your pool's design. This reduces risks and supports smoother day-to-day operations giving you peace of mind that your new facility will meet the highest safety standards. Request a call to speak about our Consultancy Services Testimonial from Debbie Rogers, Spa Director at The Grove: "The Pool Safety Audit, including a PSOP review from RLSS UK, has been incredibly valuable for ensuring the safety and compliance of our pools here at The Grove. The RLSS UK provided support throughout the entire process, and with these further insights, we can make informed decisions to enhance lifeguarding and safety measures at The Grove." Why Choose RLSS UK? RLSS UK is the industry expert in water-related safety. Our lifesaving activities began in 1891, and we've become the leader in lifeguarding and lifesaving for the UK and Ireland. Our expertise impacts the leisure industry through the following: Writers and publishers of Industry Guidance documents that offer direction and clarity on topics and/or issues that relate to and are affecting the industry. Support to over 3,000 public and private swimming pools throughout the UK and Ireland. Leading Awarding Organisation (AO) for lifeguarding - over 42,994 lifeguards were qualified in 2023 using our National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Offer over 35 qualifications and awards in lifeguarding, lifesaving and first aid skills to service the Leisure industry. Our qualifications are also created with input from the leisure industry and are regulated to ensure high quality and that the needs of the industry are met. Over 220,000 RLSS UK qualifications and awards are awarded yearly for lifeguarding, lifesaving and first aid skills. We support around 5,000 RLSS UK Trainer Assessors to deliver our qualifications to their staff and the public. RLSS UK is a national charity, and 100% of our commercial activity profits are used to educate people on how to enjoy water safely. We proudly support thousands of pool operators nationwide in complying with UK legislation, industry guidance, best practices, and training their workforce. Request our help today Examples of some of the customers we work with to provide safe swimming pool environments: What the Process Looks Like: Step 1: Request a call and our RLSS UK Consultancy team will offer you a free, no-obligation online meeting through Microsoft Teams or similar video conferencing software. This short call is designed for you to discuss your requirements and water safety challenges with us and explore the potential solutions we can provide. Step 2: After the call, we prepare a detailed proposal and quotation based on your requirements (usually within three business days). Step 3: If you are happy to proceed with the service, an RLSS UK Consultant will visit your site to full understand your swimming pool operations. Step 4: After completing their visit, our Consultancy team will draft documentation relating to the service you have chosen (e.g. a Mystery Visit report or Risk Assessment etc). Step 5: The draft documentation will be emailed for you to review. Step 6: After your approval, the documents will be finalised and returned to you. We are always happy to help answer questions throughout the process and provide support. Request a call to speak about our Consultancy Services FAQs for Consultancy Services Other Ways RLSS UK Can Support You: Further to our Consultancy Services, RLSS UK offers a variety of qualifications, award, services, and products to ensure people enjoy water safely: RLSS UK Qualifications & Awards National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award First Aid Essentials Suite National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) National Pool Management Qualification (NPMQ) National Pool Plant Operators Certificate with Institute of Swimming National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) Aquatic Therapy Pool Rescue Award (ATPRA) Swim School Health and Safety Award Rookie Lifeguard Programme National Lifesaving Academy (NLA) Pool Technology Assisted Lifeguard Technology Water Rescue Equipment Pool Extraction Board (PXB) and Accessories Pool Lifeguard Chairs Pool Safety Equipment Throw Lines and Bags Torpedo Buoys Whistles and Lanyards Manage Cookie Preferences