Risk & Opportunity at Public Pools
PM. Public Management › Vol. 91 Nbr. 11, December 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * Risk management issues have a definite impact on the planning of an aquatic facility. * Local government managers can use risk management as a reliable decision-making tool. * Loss control reports are vital to the management concerns of an aquatic facility. In any given community, one may find shallow water and beach areas for youngsters, therapy pools for seniors, competition swimming for the future Olympians, and such features as water slides and special areas for inner tubes and floating. Components of the plan should include: * Safety rules and regulations for the facility. * Emergency procedures. * Description of supervision and how supervision is maintained. * Safety inspection records. * Security. * Potential problems in areas with high safety risks such as the pool deck, locker rooms, ladders, and parking lots. * Safety and rescue equipment available.
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Risk & Opportunity at Public Pools
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
* Risk management issues have a definite impact on the planning of an aquatic facility.* Local government managers can use risk management as a reliable decision-making tool.* Loss control reports are vital to the management concerns of an aquatic facility.A safe and well-run aquatic facility can be a source of pride as well as a revenue generator for a community. As the visible face of local government, a manager deals with the high exp...See the full content of this document
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