Emergency Action Plan

Cutcombe School Pool – Emergency Action Plan

1. Purpose

To ensure the safety of all pool users by providing clear procedures for responding to emergencies, including evacuation, minor incidents, and life-threatening situations.

2. Immediate Pool Evacuation Triggers

The pool must be cleared immediately in the following situations:

· Lack of water clarity (e.g., drain cover appears blurred).

· Serious injury to a bather.

· Discovery of a casualty in the water.

· Onset of darkness (e.g., lighting up time or just before sunset).

· Thunder or lightning storm

Evacuation may also be necessary in the following cases:

· Disorderly or dangerous behaviour.

· Structural failure or damage.

· Emission or suspected emission of toxic gases.

3. Minor Emergencies (Non-Life-Threatening)

Examples: Minor cuts, slips, or non-critical medical issues.

Actions:

· Remove the casualty using a reaching pole or by entering the water if safe.

· Administer First Aid.

· If needed, call an ambulance or transport the casualty to hospital.

· Ensure the pool is not left unsupervised. Clear the pool if necessary. · Report the incident to: focs2021@outlook.com

· Complete the Accident Report Form.

· Replenish the First Aid Box.

4. Major Emergencies (Serious Injury or Life-Threatening)

1. A. Serious Injury

· Clear the pool of all bathers.

· Remove the casualty without worsening the injury. If not possible, support them at the poolside.

· Reassure the casualty and await emergency services.

· Instruct all bathers to dry off and get dressed. · Report to: focs2021@outlook.com

· Complete the Accident Report Form.

· Replenish the First Aid Kit.

2. B. Life-Threatening Situation

· Immediately clear the pool.

· Call 999 and provide the location using WHAT3WORDS: bead.doctor.blinks.

· Begin EAR/ECC (Emergency Artificial Respiration / External Cardiac Compression).

· Assign one adult to wait at the staff car park to direct emergency services.

· Instruct all bathers to dry off and get dressed. · Report to: focs2021@outlook.com

· Complete the Accident Report Form.

5. Communication Protocol

· Use clear, calm instructions to direct bathers.

· Ensure mobile phone is accessible for emergency calls.

· Notify emergency contacts and school leadership as appropriate.

6. Post-Incident Review

· Conduct a debrief with involved staff.

· Review and update the EAP if necessary.

· Log the incident and any follow-up actions taken.