First Aid
When do you call 9-11 (8)?
If the person:
- is not easily accessible
- is unresponsive or has an altered level or responsiveness
- is not breathing
- has persistent chest pain or pressure
- has life-threatening bleeding
- has a seizure
- has a head, neck or spine injury
- has an apparent mental health crisis
When is it important to scan the entire pool?
ALWAYS
What is the purpose of "scrubbing" after bleaching?
To spread the chemical evenly
What radio etiquette must always be followed?
Relevant Information; appropriate language
The blue light goes off in the lifeguard office, what do you do?
Immediately radio customer service and proceed to the walking track as quickly as possible.
What do you give someone if they are diabetic?
Sugar
A parent is sitting on the bench in the river chatting with her friend, their child who is 6 years old is in the lazy river. What do you do?
Speak to the patron. If you need assistance, call for another lifeguard to speak to the parent or have them cover your area so you can inform them.
You find a contamination on the floor. What do you do?
Remove the contamination - wipe it away. Then disinfect (bleach/AirX)
Name the whistle blasts:
1 SHORT
2 SHORT
1 LONG
3 SHORT
1 SHORT - public attention
2 SHORT - other staff attention - all must respond
1 LONG - major emergency / rescue
3 SHORT - end of swim/clear pool
There are 3 lifeguards on an evening shift. Customer service is working alone and they notify the staff about some concerns in the fitness area. Who should go to help, and what steps should be taken?
One lifeguard remains on deck (unless more is needed). One lifeguard covers customer service. One lifeguard can go with customer service to ensure safety in numbers.
The lifeguard 2 on shift is responsible for coordination of aquatic staff.
What are the ABCs of first aid?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
You have 30 people in the pool, and there are many children not following rules. What do you do?
Call for another lifeguard before the maximum is met because scanning is not effective.
How do you clean the steam room (5)?
1) Turn off steam room / prop door
2) Remove floor mat
3) Hose entire steam room
4) Use a mixture of dishsoap and water to wash down walls, ceiling and benches thoroughly
5) Hose entire steam room
When it is slow during a shift, what are the expectations of the lifeguards on shift?
Complete tasks
Find tasks outside of regular activities
Lesson Plans
Assist another department if necessary (ex. programming, customer service, maintenance)
A person enters the facility and appears intoxicated. Customer service informs aquatics of their concerns. As a lifeguard, what do you do?
Supervise the patron and ensure they are being safe and are not bothering others. Do not assume they are intoxicated.
Name the acronym:
SAMPLE
RICE
FAST
Signs/Symtoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Meal, Events Leading Up
Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
How often do are you required to walk through the change rooms?
After each bump off deck (every 15 minutes unless working alone).
Call another employee for assistance if you need to do a wellness check in a changeroom.
How often should the scumline be completed?
Scumline: yellow tiles, while grates, wash walls in the pool
What do the different colors of microfiber cloths mean?
Bonus: How many ways can they be folded?
Yellow - general
Blue - mirrors/windows
Green - counters
Red - toilets
Bonus: 8
The CO2 alarm sounds in the mechanical room. What do you do?
DO NOT enter the mechanical room. Immediately contact a member of the maintenance team. Contact the fire department.
What is the strapping order when using a spineboard (5)?
1) Chest
2) Hips
3) Head
4) Legs/Feet
5) OUT
Describe effective scanning (4).
Lifeguard keeps eyes on ALL patrons
Zone is scanned between 10-30 seconds
Scanning covers surface, middle and bottom of the pool.
All pools are scanned, regardless if there are swimmers present.
What tasks must be completed when cleaning a changeroom (8)?
*Here's a tip - work TOP to BOTTOM
1) Check / Fill Dispensers (soap, shower, paper towel, toilet paper, hygiene bins)
2) Mirrors
3) Countertops / change tables
4) Walls / doors
5) Toilets / urinals
6) Garbages
7) Hose floors / showers
8) Pick drains (DAILY)
Where can procedures be found (6)?
Lifeguard office
Aquatic Supervisor Office
Mechanical Room
Storage Room
Changeroom Janitor Closets
Computer - G Drive
What steps do you take when the fire alarm sounds (5)?
1) Clear the pool
2) Bring patrons to hot tub area
3) One Lifeguard stays on deck; one lifeguard checks changerooms (clear)
4) Radio all clear
5) Move bin to people; wait for evacuation notice