Safety Equipment Checklist

Essential Pool Safety Equipment Guide

Quick Reference Checklist

Rescue Equipment ✅

IMMEDIATE RESCUE TOOLS:
□ Shepherd's Hook (12+ feet)
□ Ring Buoy with 50+ feet rope
□ Rescue Tube/Torpedo Buoy
□ Pool Skimmer Net (long handle)
□ Life Jackets (various sizes)
□ Throw Bag with floating rope

CONDITION CHECK:
□ No cracks or damage
□ All connections secure
□ Equipment easily accessible
□ Storage locations marked

Medical Equipment ✅

LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT:
□ AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
□ First Aid Kit (25+ person capacity)
□ CPR Masks (adult, child, infant)
□ Emergency Blankets
□ Instant Cold Packs
□ Disposable Gloves

STATUS CHECK:
□ AED battery charged (green light)
□ First aid supplies not expired
□ All packages sealed/sterile
□ Equipment clean and ready

Communication Equipment ✅

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION:
□ Waterproof Emergency Phone
□ Two-Way Radios (charged)
□ Emergency Whistles
□ Megaphone/PA System
□ Mobile Phone Backup
□ Emergency Contact List (posted)

FUNCTION CHECK:
□ Clear dial tone/signal
□ Batteries charged
□ All contacts programmed
□ Loud, clear sound quality

Daily Equipment Inspection (5 Minutes)

Visual Safety Check

DAILY CHECKLIST - Date: _______

RESCUE EQUIPMENT:
□ All equipment in designated locations
□ No visible damage or wear
□ Easy access, no obstructions
□ Weather protection adequate

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:  
□ AED status light green
□ First aid kit closed and secure
□ No expired items visible
□ Clean and organized

COMMUNICATION:
□ Emergency phone accessible
□ Radios charged and functional
□ Contact information current
□ Whistles and signals ready

DEFICIENCIES NOTED:
_________________________________
_________________________________

CORRECTIVE ACTION:
_________________________________
_________________________________

Inspector: _________________ Time: _______

Weekly Detailed Inspection (30 Minutes)

Comprehensive Equipment Review

RESCUE EQUIPMENT TESTING:
□ Deploy and retract reaching pole
□ Test ring buoy buoyancy in water
□ Check rescue tube inflation
□ Verify life jacket buckles/straps
□ Test throw bag deployment
□ Inspect all ropes for fraying

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TESTING:
□ Review AED self-test results
□ Check first aid supply levels
□ Verify expiration dates
□ Test CPR mask seals
□ Check emergency blanket condition
□ Inventory trauma supplies

COMMUNICATION TESTING:
□ Test emergency phone speed dial
□ Check radio range and clarity
□ Test whistle sound quality
□ Verify megaphone battery level
□ Update emergency contacts
□ Test mobile phone apps

EQUIPMENT DEFICIENCIES:
Priority 1 (Fix Immediately):
_________________________________

Priority 2 (Fix This Week):
_________________________________

SUPPLIES TO ORDER:
_________________________________
_________________________________

Monthly Equipment Assessment

Performance and Maintenance Review

EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE RATING (1-5 scale):

RESCUE EQUIPMENT:
□ Shepherd's Hook: ___/5
□ Ring Buoy: ___/5  
□ Rescue Tube: ___/5
□ Life Jackets: ___/5
□ Throw Equipment: ___/5

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:
□ AED Readiness: ___/5
□ First Aid Supplies: ___/5
□ CPR Equipment: ___/5
□ Emergency Supplies: ___/5

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS:
□ Emergency Phone: ___/5
□ Radio System: ___/5
□ Alert Systems: ___/5
□ Backup Communication: ___/5

OVERALL EQUIPMENT READINESS: ___/20

MAINTENANCE COMPLETED:
□ Equipment cleaning and sanitizing
□ Battery replacement and charging
□ Supply restocking and organization
□ Repair and replacement as needed

NEXT MONTH'S PRIORITIES:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________

Equipment Storage Organization

Proper Storage for Quick Access

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:

PRIMARY STORAGE LOCATION:
□ Within 30 seconds of pool edge
□ Weather-protected cabinet/area
□ Clearly marked and visible
□ No access obstructions
□ Inventory list posted

EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT:
□ Rescue equipment: Most accessible location
□ Medical supplies: Clean, dry, organized
□ Communication: Central, protected location
□ Backup supplies: Secondary storage area

STORAGE MAINTENANCE:
□ Weekly cleaning and organization
□ Monthly deep cleaning
□ Quarterly storage assessment
□ Annual storage upgrade review

Staff Training Requirements

Equipment Proficiency Standards

BASIC TRAINING (All Staff):
□ Rescue equipment operation
□ First aid kit organization
□ Emergency communication procedures
□ Equipment inspection basics
□ Storage and maintenance

ADVANCED TRAINING (Supervisors):
□ AED operation and maintenance
□ Advanced first aid techniques
□ Emergency coordination
□ Equipment troubleshooting
□ Staff training and assessment

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
□ CPR/AED certification (current)
□ First Aid certification (current)
□ Equipment-specific training
□ Annual skills assessment
□ Emergency drill participation

TRAINING RECORD:
Staff Member: ____________________
Last CPR/AED: ___________________
Last First Aid: ___________________
Equipment Training: _______________
Next Renewal: ___________________

Budget and Procurement

Annual Equipment Budget Planning

BUDGET CATEGORIES:

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT (40%): $______
□ New equipment purchases
□ Major replacements
□ Technology upgrades

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE (30%): $______
□ Preventive maintenance
□ Repairs and refurbishment
□ Professional inspections

SUPPLIES/CONSUMABLES (20%): $______
□ First aid restocking
□ Batteries and power supplies
□ Cleaning supplies

TRAINING (10%): $______
□ Staff certifications
□ Equipment training
□ Professional development

TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET: $__________

PROCUREMENT PRIORITIES:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________

Emergency Equipment Contacts

Suppliers and Service Providers

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS:
Rescue Equipment: ____________________
Phone: ______________________________
Medical Supplies: ____________________
Phone: ______________________________
Communication: ______________________
Phone: ______________________________

SERVICE PROVIDERS:
AED Service: ________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Equipment Repair: ___________________
Phone: ______________________________
Training Provider: ___________________
Phone: ______________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Equipment Emergency: ________________
24/7 Support: _______________________
Local Service: ______________________

Remember: Proper equipment maintenance and staff training are essential for effective emergency response. Review and update this checklist regularly to ensure continued safety preparedness.

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