NPLQ Mock Theory Assessment Section 1

Identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard while on duty

• Ensuring customers are entertained

• Providing good supervision

• Promote team building activity

• Showing children how to dive

Which of the following is most likely to be included in the NOP

• Pool depth

• Dealing with a drowning

• Total volume of air

• The history of the pool

The lifeguard on duty notices a lack of water clarity. Identify which document will contain information on what to do

• Normal Operating Plan

• Local Authority Water Plan

• Emergency Action Plan

• National Water Quality Plan

In addition to the PSOP, which other policy is a facility likely to have

• Safeguarding

• Parking

• Locker

• Transport

Identify the main responsibilities of the employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• Good information, instruction and staff training

• Good staff discount, staff training and uniform

• Good staff notice boards and holiday entitlement

• od staff social events and team meetings

Identify a responsibility that a lifeguard has under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• Help with any social event plans

• Help with issuing staff uniforms to new staff

• Help with the development of the NOP & EAP

• Help with the development of the swim school programme

Identify which of the following is a risk assessment category

• Facilities and repair

• Roads and parking

• Task and activities

• Health and safety

Identify the correct purpose of swimming pool industry guidance issued by the HSE

• To assist the operator in meeting its legal obligations

• To help lifeguards understand the admission policy at their pool

• To assist customers in understanding the risks associated with swimming

• To help all employees understand their legal rights

Identify a common hazard associated with operating pool hoists

• Increased glare

• Chemical spill

• Equipment failure

• Decreased water clarity

Before a swimming pool opens for the day, identify two pieces of equipment that should be checked

• Pool alarms & lifeguard equipment

• Pace clock & radios

• Swimming lesson floats & signs

• Pool cover & pool thermometer