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HospitalityHospitality
Date icon2/25/2026

Swimming Pool Safety Checklist

A safe pool starts with a consistent, documented routine. The Pool Safety Inspection Checklist walks staff through the essentials that prevent incidents and closures — perimeter fencing and self-latching gates, compliant signage and bather-load limits, lifeguard credentials and rescue gear, water chemistry and clarity, circulation/filtration performance, anti-entrapment covers, electrical/GFCI checks, and clean, non-slip decks with unobstructed egress.


Use it two ways: print the free PDF for clipboard walk-arounds, or run it in TARGPatrol to assign zones, timestamp results, and attach photo evidence (gate latch, rule board, test-kit readings, main-drain visibility). Mixed fields keep records inspection-ready: [Flag] for pass/fail, [Number] for readings , [Media] for photos/videos, and [Text] for notes and corrective actions.


In the app, completions roll into dashboards and daily logs you can filter by property, shift, or contractor. Recurring schedules, reminders, and SLA timers cut missed checks; trends highlight chronic risks — out-of-range pH, recurring cloudy water, worn drain covers, or faulty GFCIs — so maintenance targets root causes instead of firefighting. Export audit-ready reports for health departments, insurers, or management in a click.


Update the checklist as codes, seasons, or equipment change (new feeders, replaced drain covers). With a traceable history of who checked what, when, and with which evidence, you stay compliant, reduce liability, and keep the pool open, clear, and guest-safe every day.

Swimming Pool Safety Checklist
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Area secured: perimeter fence intact, gates self-closing/self-latching

Check

Gate latches at ≥1.5 m/60“ height, no climbable objects nearby

Check

Rules signage posted & legible

Check

Depth markers present every side, contrast clear (ft/m)

Check

“No Diving” markers at shallow zones

Check

Maximum bather load sign posted (persons)

Number

Upload photo of main entrance gate and rule signage

Media

Lifeguard on duty (if required by policy/law)

Check

Lifeguard certification current (exp. date)

Text

Rescue equipment: USCG ring buoy with rope (≥15 m/50 ft)

Check

Shepherd’s crook/reaching pole accessible

Check

Spine board/backboard with straps present

Check

Emergency phone/communication device operational, location marked

Check

First-aid kit stocked, AED present and ready

Check

Upload photo of rescue station (ring, pole, AED)

Media

Free chlorine/bromine (ppm)

Number

Combined chlorine (ppm)

Number

pH

Number

Cyanuric acid (stabilizer, ppm) if outdoor

Number

Alkalinity (ppm)

Number

Water temperature (°C/°F)

Number

Clarity: main drain visible from deck

Check

Test time and initials

Text

Corrective actions taken (if out of range)

Text

Upload photo of test kit strip/readings

Media

Pump operating, flow visibly returning to pool

Check

Filter pressure (psi/bar)

Number

Clean/dirty differential within spec

Check

Backwash/cleaning performed per log (date/time)

Text

Turnover rate meets code (hrs)

Number

Skimmer weirs operating, baskets emptied

Check

Main drain covers (VGB/anti-entrapment) intact & within expiry

Check

Vacuum ports secured with self-closing covers

Check

Automatic feeders (chlorine/pH) running, alarms functional

Check

Chemical tanks labeled, secondary containment in place

Check

Ventilation adequate in pump/chemical room

Check

SDS available, eyewash/shower accessible

Check

PPE available (gloves, goggles, apron)

Check

Chlorine and acid stored separately, no co-storage

Check

Spill kit stocked

Check

Upload photo of chem room labeling/containment

Media

Pool lights intact, no exposed conductors

Check

GFCI/RCD devices tested (pass)

Check

Bonding/grounding connections intact (visual)

Check

Deck and pathway lighting adequate for evening hours

Check

Deck surface clean, even, and free of algae/slime

Check

No trip hazards (hoses, cords, broken tiles)

Check

Ladders/handrails secure, steps/treads non-slip

Check

Diving boards/slides (if any) locked/inspected per SOP

Check

Return inlets/tiles intact, no sharp edges

Check

Drain grates secure, no missing screws

Check

Outdoor areas free of glass and debris

Check

Upload panoramic photo of deck condition

Media

Showers and foot baths operational, warm water available

Check

Restrooms stocked (soap, towels, TP) and clean

Check

Towel bins/linen carts sanitary and not blocking egress

Check

Furniture (loungers, tables) clean, frames intact, spaced per policy

Check

Shade structures/umbrellas secured

Check

Emergency egress routes clear, doors not blocked

Check

Pool lift/accessible entry device present & operational (if required)

Check

Safety data placards and incident response plan posted

Check

Latest health inspection report available

Check

Daily log updated (tests, incidents, actions)

Check

Incident/near-miss events recorded today (count)

Number

Describe any incidents or guest complaints

Text

Thunder/lightning protocol followed, pool closed if required

Check

Windblown debris removed, covers secured

Check

Covered waste bins available and emptied

Check

Pest activity absent, traps/monitoring checked (units)

Number

Note any pest sightings/locations

Text

Chemical levels re-tested after adjustments (values)

Text

Signage re-verified after cleaning/maintenance

Check

Supervisor/manager reviewed and signed

Check

Staff initials and completion time

Text

Upload final overview photo of pool surface and main drain visibility

Media
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