Head of Establishment
13.2 Natural Water Swimming Activities
Swimming and paddling in natural waters such as rivers, canals, sea or lochs can present significant hazards.
13.3 Unsupervised Swimming Pools and Pools Abroad
Swimming pools in hotels and abroad are likely to have varying levels of safety and facilities.
14.1 Introduction
Emergency planning procedures are an essential part of planning a visit.
14.2 Preparation
Prior to departure on any visit, information should be left with a pre-arranged Establishment-Based Contact.
14.3 Establishment-Based Contact
The Establishment-Based Contact has a key role in the Emergency Procedure.
14.5 External Contact
If an incident or accident is likely to attract media attention, it is important wherever possible that communication with the media and other external agencies is undertaken by someone trained in this role.
14.6 After a Serious Incident
It is not always possible to assess whether group members not injured or directly involved in the incident have been traumatised or whether other participants or staff have been affected.
14.7 Reporting Accidents and Incidents
The employer’s accident reporting procedures should be used to record all accidents and incidents.
