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.
Area secured: perimeter fence intact, gates self-closing/self-latching
Gate latches at ≥1.5 m/60“ height, no climbable objects nearby
Rules signage posted & legible
Depth markers present every side, contrast clear (ft/m)
“No Diving” markers at shallow zones
Maximum bather load sign posted (persons)
Upload photo of main entrance gate and rule signage
Lifeguard on duty (if required by policy/law)
Lifeguard certification current (exp. date)
Rescue equipment: USCG ring buoy with rope (≥15 m/50 ft)
Shepherd’s crook/reaching pole accessible
Spine board/backboard with straps present
Emergency phone/communication device operational, location marked
First-aid kit stocked, AED present and ready
Upload photo of rescue station (ring, pole, AED)
Free chlorine/bromine (ppm)
Combined chlorine (ppm)
pH
Cyanuric acid (stabilizer, ppm) if outdoor
Alkalinity (ppm)
Water temperature (°C/°F)
Clarity: main drain visible from deck
Test time and initials
Corrective actions taken (if out of range)
Upload photo of test kit strip/readings
Pump operating, flow visibly returning to pool
Filter pressure (psi/bar)
Clean/dirty differential within spec
Backwash/cleaning performed per log (date/time)
Turnover rate meets code (hrs)
Skimmer weirs operating, baskets emptied
Main drain covers (VGB/anti-entrapment) intact & within expiry
Vacuum ports secured with self-closing covers
Automatic feeders (chlorine/pH) running, alarms functional
Chemical tanks labeled, secondary containment in place
Ventilation adequate in pump/chemical room
SDS available, eyewash/shower accessible
PPE available (gloves, goggles, apron)
Chlorine and acid stored separately, no co-storage
Spill kit stocked
Upload photo of chem room labeling/containment
Pool lights intact, no exposed conductors
GFCI/RCD devices tested (pass)
Bonding/grounding connections intact (visual)
Deck and pathway lighting adequate for evening hours
Deck surface clean, even, and free of algae/slime
No trip hazards (hoses, cords, broken tiles)
Ladders/handrails secure, steps/treads non-slip
Diving boards/slides (if any) locked/inspected per SOP
Return inlets/tiles intact, no sharp edges
Drain grates secure, no missing screws
Outdoor areas free of glass and debris
Upload panoramic photo of deck condition
Showers and foot baths operational, warm water available
Restrooms stocked (soap, towels, TP) and clean
Towel bins/linen carts sanitary and not blocking egress
Furniture (loungers, tables) clean, frames intact, spaced per policy
Shade structures/umbrellas secured
Emergency egress routes clear, doors not blocked
Pool lift/accessible entry device present & operational (if required)
Safety data placards and incident response plan posted
Latest health inspection report available
Daily log updated (tests, incidents, actions)
Incident/near-miss events recorded today (count)
Describe any incidents or guest complaints
Thunder/lightning protocol followed, pool closed if required
Windblown debris removed, covers secured
Covered waste bins available and emptied
Pest activity absent, traps/monitoring checked (units)
Note any pest sightings/locations
Chemical levels re-tested after adjustments (values)
Signage re-verified after cleaning/maintenance
Supervisor/manager reviewed and signed
Staff initials and completion time
Upload final overview photo of pool surface and main drain visibility



















