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Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT)

If your risk assessment indicates that providing lifeguards is reasonably practicable, you need to determine the appropriate number and positioning. This depends on the lifeguards' ability to detect someone in distress and respond quickly. Factors influencing this include how the lifeguards are deployed, such as patrolling the poolside, stationed in high chairs, or positioned in an observation tower. A Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) can assist in determining the necessary number and position of lifeguards and zones of supervision.

Swimming pool

Pool operators conduct a Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) to determine the optimal positions for lifeguards, ensuring they can effectively identify and manage swimming pool hazards and risks and maintain visibility in their zones. Conducting an LZVT for each type of session or activity helps identify suitable lifeguard positions and may influence the number of lifeguards needed when blind spots or visibility issues are found.  A LZVT will allow operators to:

  • Verify lifeguards have 100% visibility within their zones of supervision, and the entire volume of pool water from top to bottom without blind spots.
Swimming pool safety operating procedures
  • Identify and review lifeguard positions (including the use of highchairs or standing or patrolling positions) and determine necessary lifeguard numbers.
  • Incorporate findings into the risk assessment process to consider additional control measures, such as lighting adjustments, blinds, window film, and the use of technology.
  • Use results to update the pool safety operating procedures and lifeguard induction processes.
  • Ensure compliance with industry and RLSS UK guidelines for health and safety in swimming pools.

Ensure Optimal Lifeguard Deployment and Pool Safety

Quality Leisure Management Ltd (QLM) can assist your organisation in completing the Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT).

The Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) is designed to help pool operators find the optimal positions for lifeguards, ensuring they can effectively manage swimming pool hazards and maintain high visibility in their zones.

The Quality Leisure Management Ltd (QLM) assessment of lifeguard visibility will allow the swimming pool operator to:

  • 100% Visibility: lifeguards have complete visibility within their zones, covering the entire pool volume from top to bottom without blind spots.
  • Optimal Positioning: Identify and review lifeguard positions (including the use of highchairs or standing or patrolling positions) and determine necessary lifeguard numbers.
  • Enhanced Risk Management: Incorporate findings into the risk assessment process to consider additional control measures, such as lighting adjustments, blinds, window film, and the use of technology.
  • Policy Updates: Use results to update the pool safety operating procedures and lifeguard induction processes.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry and RLSS UK guidelines for health and safety in swimming pools.

Optimise your swimming pool safety today and contact Quality Leisure Management to conduct a Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT).

Quality Leisure Management can assist operators and those responsible for completing visibility assessments. Contact us today about completing Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test.

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