Updated RLSS guidance for non-guarded pools

Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and leading industry partners have updated national guidance to help operators improve safety at non-lifeguarded swimming pools.

Developed with CIMSPA, Swim England and ukactive, the refreshed Guidance for Managing Safety in Non-Lifeguarded Swimming Pools provides a practical framework for identifying risks and introducing appropriate safety measures.

More than 1200 UK swimming pools are estimated to operate without a lifeguard for at least some sessions. Around a third are located in hotels, gyms, health clubs, spas, resorts and residential developments.

“Non-lifeguarded pools make up a sizeable portion of the swimming pool estate, offering vital access for people to enjoy the water,” says Helen Marney, Director of Health at Swim England. “This guidance will help operators of these pools.”