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Is the commercial swimming pool sector regulated? YES (but not very well)!

Posted by poolplantcourses.com on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, In : Health & Safety

Whilst there is no specific legislation covering the management of commercial swimming pool water, there is plenty of general legislation that is applicable. Read on for a quick primer.

Management Responsibility

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) , the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations1999 (MHSWR) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) impose certain statutory duties on all managers of non-domestic swimming pools. Duties unde...

"Do I Need To Send My Staff On A Pool Plant Course?"

Posted by poolplantcourses.com on Monday, December 28, 2015, In : Frequently Asked Questions

First, let's take a look at what the law says (only the parts directly relevant to training have been included)...

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places the following duties on employers:

Section 2. General duties of employers to their employees.

...the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees.

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulatio...