SOUTH LAKE LEISURE CENTRE SECTION 6 OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS

SOUTH LAKE LEISURE CENTRE SECTION 6 – OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS

Operational Systems: Access Control Alarms External Contractors Rescue Devices Communication Water Testing

Access Control: The access control systems allows the control of members and employees to gain authorised entry to various parts of the facility such as members changing rooms, Gym, Health & Beauty Suite. It will also keep track of which areas have been accessed and by who that can be used in the event of an emergency evacuation.

Alarms: The facility is fitted with several different types of alarm systems, some of which are specific to a location or emergency. Upon activation of an alarm, a Customer Advisor will alert the appropriate staff that the alarm has been activated, the location to attend and type of incident. Pool Alarm Fire Alarm Gym Alarm Health & Beauty Alarm Disabled Changing/Toilet Alarms Plant Room Alarm

Activated by lifeguard pressing alarm buttons located at fixed points around each of the pools Pool alarms are tested daily as part of the pool opening checks. Any defects or actions required shall be recorded on pool inspection checklist and the Shift Leader/Duty Manager notified immediately Pool Alarms When activated, the alarm will sound throughout all areas of the pool hall and at the main reception desk

The automated monitoring system and can be activated by break glass activation, smoke or heat sensor detection. Once activated, the main panel located at reception will indicate the zone and specific activation point Fire alarm system is to be tested internally on a weekly basis and externally every quarter. Defects or actions required shall be recorded on fire alarm checklist and the Duty Manager notified. Fire Alarm When activated, the alarm will sound throughout all areas the building.

When activated, the alarm will sound within the Gym and at the main reception desk Alarms are tested daily as part of the Gym opening checks. Any defects or actions required shall be recorded on the inspection checklist and the Duty Manager notified Image of alarm location Gym Activated by pressing alarm button located near the ? ?

Activated by pressing alarm button located near the Vitality Pool and ? ? Alarms are tested daily as part of the opening checks. Any defects or actions required shall be recorded on the inspection checklist and the Duty Manager notified Image of alarm location Health & Beauty Suite When activated the alarm will sound throughout all areas of the Health Suite and at main reception

are activated by pulling the orange cord which in turn sets off a sounder at reception Deactivation is by resetting at the alarm activation point in question Disabled alarms are tested daily as part of the opening checks. Any defects or actions required shall be recorded on the daily checklist and the Duty Manager notified Disabled Changing & Toilets These alarms are located in designated toilet and changing areas. They

When any of these are activated, the alarm will sound throughout all areas of the Plant Room and at the main reception desk. The Emergency Assistance push button Alarm is to be tested daily by the Mechanical Technician as part of the opening checks. Any defects or actions required shall be recorded and the Duty Manager notified. Plant Room The Plant Rooms are equipment with different types of alarms due to the high-risk area involving chemicals. § Emergency Assistance Push Button Alarm § Carbon Monoxide Sensor § Gas Sensor § Chlorine Gas Sensor

External Contractors: Contractors arriving at the facility to carry out service / maintenance visits MUST sign in at reception in the Contractors Log Book. The Duty Manager or Maintenance Technician will be responsible for meeting them to identify work scheduled to be carried out and then, escorting them to the appropriate area. The Contractor(s) should be made aware of other Contractors working within the building and the emergency evacuation procedures for the area that they are working within

Rescue Devices: Rescue devices such as Torpedo Buoys, Reach Poles, Throw Bags and First Aid Kits must be checked daily as part of the opening checks. Any defects or actions required are to be recorded on the daily opening checklist and the Shift Leader/Duty Manager notified immediately. As a support aim to prevent drownings an automatic drowning detection system is installed in the pool. The system tracks the movement of everyone in the pool and if it detects a bather in difficulty it will alert lifeguards on duty, who will then be able to respond.

Rescue Devices:

Communication: To aid with communication through out the facility Handheld Walkie Talkies will be used by staff. At the commencement of the shift staff will collect their device and be responsible for the use and safe return on completion of the shift.

Anyone with a radio could be listening to your transmission even if it is not intended for them! This is why we never pass confidential information or names over the air and why call signs are used To avoid a radio frequency injury Do Not… § § Touch the Antenna Put the Antenna in your mouth! Safety & Security There are potentially three parties involved in communication • Sender • Receiver • Interceptor

“ OVER ” end of the message “ OUT ” end of the conversation “ COPY ” you have understood the message “ REAPEAT MESSAGE ” used if the message is not understandable An efficient radio system needs discipline to operate and as such staff should not change the channel, enter into a debate or lengthy conversations, as this may affect response times in an emergency situation. Communicating & Discipline Handset Communication must be brief and follow with either….

The call sign is “Echo, Code Red, (Location), Over” NO RADIO COMMUNICATION IS ALLOWED DURING THIS TIME Emergency Call IF AN EMERGENCY HAS ARISEN ….

Water Testing: The water in each of the pool tanks must be tested at the start of each day, lunchtime, tea-time and at the end of each day. All results recorded and remedial action taken if required in-line with guidance. As the pool uses hypochlorite, and assuming the p. H value is 7. 2, the free chlorine levels should be maintained at 1 mg/l or below, to an absolute minimum of 0. 5 mg/l. The combined chlorine levels should be less than half the free chlorine, and no more than 1 mg/l no matter what the level of free chlorine

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