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Chapter 7: Safety and Security · HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

the advance swimmers. b) Students should avoid going into the deeper side of the swimming pool without proper safety measures. c) Life guards should be well trained and careful during the pool activity. Special attention should be paid for the swimming and diving activities towards the deep end of the pool.

d) Swimming pool instructors/coaches and life guards should be well equipped with life saving devices such as, long stick, rope, whistle, lifesaving jackets, swimming pads and kicking boards, etc. e) Students should follow proper instructions and guidelines of swimming pool for safety measures as well as to avoid injuries. f) Proper swimming uniform like costume, cap and eye protector must be used regularly during swimming in the pool. g) Water treatment plant must be operational during the swimming activities of the students.

h) Chlorination of water through proper amount of chlorine will be helpful in removing accumulated algae from the water. i) Surface of the swimming pool should be cleaned regularly with the help of suction head brushing machine. j) Swimming activities should be allowed only in the presence of life guards. k) While constructing the surface of pool, smooth finishing and use of standard chemicals may be ensured.

l) Safety stairs and hangers in the pool will help swimmers to enter in the pool. m) Showers at pool side with fresh water taps should also be facilitated for pre and post swim showers. n) The surface of washrooms in swimming pool site should be supported through matting to avoid injury from the slippery surface. o) Proper lighting in the pool is always useful particularly in the evening for supervising swimmers inside the pool.

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