Maryland Pool Operator Study Guide| 123 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

operational public pool Correct Answer: open for general admission; open to the public. semi-public pool Correct Answer: a pool at a facility that has pool use restricted to individuals. usually members how often do you need to fill out daily/weekly operation form Correct Answer: every two hours or more (operation form) how often do you need to fill out pool and spa entrapment hazard checklist Correct Answer: daily how long do you need to keep your records for? what's an exception? Correct Answer: 3 years. exception: minor gets injured. they can file until they turn 18. ex: 8 y/o has 10 years to file. 9 possible immediate closure items: Correct Answer: 1. staff has improper credentials 2. disinfection levels aren't in legal ranges 3. pH isn't in legal range 4. poor clarity 5. loose, damaged, or missing suction outlet covers 6. fecal, vomit, or blood 7. recirculation/ disinfection systems not properly working 8. high/low water temp. 9. dangers staffing requirements for public pool (Operator and lifeguard) Correct Answer: operator- on site at all times lifeguard- always staffing requirements for semi-public pool (Operator and lifeguard) Correct Answer: operator- on site/within 15 minutes call lifeguard- not required if your pool needs repairs when must you contact the health department? Correct Answer: always. except for identical replacement. how long do you have to file injury and illness report form Correct Answer: within 24 hours how long do you have to file resuces Correct Answer: every 3 months or at the seasonal change, whichever is more frequent suction entrapment Correct Answer: condition where the bather is trapped by the flow/suction created by rapid water flow and/or turbulen