*This is a different programme from the 2.5 day Management and Operations of Swimming Pools Course.

INTRODUCTION
This 1-day seminar aims to inform participants of the legislation and code of practices from the Environmental Public Health Act (EPHA) with respect to swimming pools. Participants will also be able to learn about the public health importance of disinfection, dosing and water balancing in pool water treatment.

The recent chlorine gas leak at a town club here brought home the importance of chemical safety in the management of swimming pools. In response to some of the doubts that swimming pool personnel and operators may have about chemical handling and personnel safety issues, topics on the safe handling of pool chemicals and evacuation planning in case of emergency have been included in this seminar.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

- Understand the public health importance of proper pool water treatment

- Appreciate the legislation and code of practice for swimming pools

- Handle pool chemicals safely and

- Take appropriate emergency and evacuation action.

COURSE SYNOPSIS
· Legislation & Code Of Practice on Swimming Pools

· Disinfection and its role in safeguarding Public Health

· Pool Water Treatment

· Chemical Safety Case-studies

· Worker's Safety: Safe Handling of Chemicals

· Emergency and Evacuation Plan

· Water Conservation

TARGET AUDIENCE

- Pool Operators/Owners

- Pool Maintenance Officers/ Contractors

- Building/Estate Managers & Executives

- Facility Managers & Executives

- Personnel involved in the maintenance and management of swimming pools

ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited under the Professional Engineers Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in Singapore. Participants will gain 7 PDU units upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.

This course is accredited under the Registered Safety Officer's Continuing Professional Development Programme. Participants will gain 6 SDUs upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.

Last updated on 25 Jun 08