WHISTLE COMMUNICATION One short blast - alert patron of rules (please walk, no diving, etc.) Two short blasts - clear the pool; alert other lifeguard of coverage (getting off stand, need assistance, etc.) LAP SWIM POOL ETIQUETTE Lanes are available on a first come first serve basis. No saving lanes. Patrons are required to share lanes if no others are available. When asking a swimmer to share a lane, patrons must get the swimmers attention in the shallow end by placing their hand in the water. Lanes 1 & 6 (outside lanes) will be used for and must swim on ‘up back swimming.’ Swimmers the same side of the lane in both directions. Lanes 2-5 shall be designated as circular swim. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Action Plan Steps: Lifeguard recognizes that someone needs immediate help in the water or on land. Lifeguard activates Emergency Action Plan Before leaving the lifeguard stand, the primary lifeguard first activates the Emergency Action Plan by giving 2-whistle blasts to clear the pool and alert other lifeguard. The secondary lifeguard responds by clearing patrons from pool or providing backup coverage, calls Building Supervisor, calls Campus Police personnel if necessary (Dial 9 then 1-828-251-6710), grabs the Go-Bag from the guard office and gives additional help if necessary. Lifeguard follows the General Rescue Procedures for emergencies that occur in the water or on land. Non-life and Life Threatening Injuries For all injuries immediately contact the facility supervisor or professional staff member. Use the radio or call the customer service desk at ext. 5650. Dial 9 then If the injury is life threatening, upon contact a Campus Rec staff member, call Campus Police (6710). Remain calm and assist Campus Rec staff and/or medical professionals where necessary. First Aid supplies are available for patrons and can be found in the pool office. Additional supplies are available through a Facility Supervisor.
WHISTLE COMMUNICATION One short blast - alert patron of rules (please walk, no diving, etc.) Two short blasts - clear the pool; alert other lifeguard of coverage (getting off stand, need assistance, etc.) LAP SWIM POOL ETIQUETTE Lanes are available on a first come first serve basis. No saving lanes. Patrons are required to share lanes if no others are available. When asking a swimmer to share a lane, patrons must get the swimmers attention in the shallow end by placing their hand in the water. Lanes 1 & 6 (outside lanes) will be used for ‘up and back swimming.’ Swimmers must swim on the same side of the lane in both directions. Lanes 2-5 shall be designated as circular swim. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Action Plan Steps: Lifeguard recognizes that someone needs immediate help in the water or on land. Lifeguard activates Emergency Action Plan Before leaving the lifeguard stand, the primary lifeguard first activates the Emergency Action Plan by giving 2-whistle blasts to clear the pool and alert other lifeguard. The secondary lifeguard responds by clearing patrons from pool or providing backup coverage, calls Building Supervisor, calls Campus Police personnel if necessary (Dial 9 then 1-828-251-6710), grabs the Go-Bag from the guard office and gives additional help if necessary. Lifeguard follows the General Rescue Procedures for emergencies that occur in the water or on land. Non-life and Life Threatening Injuries For all injuries immediately contact the facility supervisor or professional staff member. Use the radio or call the customer service desk at ext. 5650. Dial 9 then If the injury is life threatening, upon contact a Campus Rec staff member, call Campus Police (6710). Remain calm and assist Campus Rec staff and/or medical professionals where necessary. First Aid supplies are available for patrons and can be found in the pool office. Additional supplies are available through a Facility Supervisor.