Certified Pool Operator Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

First step of fecal accident procedure - ANSWER Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be closed to swimming until proper procedures for contamination have been completed Second step of fecal accident procedure - ANSWER Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net or scoop and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. Clean and disinfect the scoop or net. After cleaning leave the net or scoop immersed in the pool during this infection. Vacuuming the stool ...

The CDC estimates that approximately ____________ water related injuries occur annually. - ANSWER 140,000 How do you prevent spinal injuries? - ANSWER -"no diving" markers should be present -no diving in under 6 feet of water -diving should only be allowed from diving boards or stands Built in stairs... - ANSWER -commonly in the shallow end -must have a secure handrail Certified pool operators are responsible for - ANSWER Maintaining the daily pool log The Main Drain... - ANSWER...

Certified pool operator - ANSWER Person responsible for for maintaining the daily pool operation log Gloves, goggles, and apron - ANSWER Pool operator should use these to handle chemicals Every 2 hours - ANSWER Take chemical readings.. Pressure and suction - ANSWER Resistance in a pool circulation system is caused by.. Turnover rate - ANSWER The time it takes for the circulation system to move the gallons water in the pool/pool volume through the filtration system

True or False: Pool operator certification is required by law? - ANSWER False. Though many organizations require it as well as insurance companies. What are the key factors in a risk management plan? - ANSWER Negligence, standard of care, duty of care, and record keeping. What is included in risk management? - ANSWER Prevention of injuries to patrons and staff, protection of facility assets, and minimizing of legal liability. What impacts aquatic industry regulations and standards? - AN...

What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? - ANSWER 1) A lifeguard is not on the pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on the premises of a spa 2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest lifeguard chair 3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid readings of the pool water are other than specified under section II, B 1 4) The recirculating equipment is not working properly for more than one hour 5) the water level is below the skimm...

What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? - ANSWER 1) A lifeguard is not on the pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on the premises of a spa 2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest lifeguard chair 3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid readings of the pool water are other than specified under section II, B 1 4) The recirculating equipment is not working properly for more than one hour 5) the water level is below the skimm...

To be a pool operator you must - ANSWER Complete a pool operator training course To prevent spinal injury - ANSWER All of the above The strong suction in the pool (ENTRAPMENT) is the - ANSWER Main Drain Electrical systems in the pool must have - ANSWER GFIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters?) The skimmer _____ prevents floating debris from re-entering the pool - ANSWER WEIR What is filtration? - ANSWER Physical process of water moving through the system What is the turnover ra...

The main drain purpose is to - ANSWER C. remove sediments and is located at the deep end of the pool The pressure differential between gauges on a pressure filter should not exeed - ANSWER B. 10psi A sequestering agent may be used in a pool to - ANSWER A. prevent precipitation of minerals on pool surfaces The surface area of the regular swimming pool 30 feet wide and 75 feet long is - ANSWER C. 2,250 square feet Which of the following conditions contribute

Class A pool - ANSWER -any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events -can be used for recreational purposes Class B pool - ANSWER any pool intended for public recreational use Class C pool - ANSWER -any pool intended for use by apartments, condominiums, property owners associations, multi-family owned pools, etc. -includes pools operated solely for lodgings such as hotels/motels Class D pool - ANSWER any pool operated for special purposes such as vortex pools, san...