Day: March 8, 2023

Homeowners and pool managers often have a lot to think about before they break ground on their new pool or make repairs to their current one. It’s important to know the right advice for every step of the process — including construction and maintenance.

How often should a pool be checked?

Hiring a reliable service provider to take care of your pool advice for homeowners and managers can save you time and money in the long run. They will do regular checks to ensure that there is no damage, and they can also handle routine repairs.

Check out their credentials, and ask to see references from previous customers if they are interested in doing work for you. This will give you peace of mind and help protect you from any problems down the road.

Become familiar with pool rules, and be sure that they are posted in the pool and around the area. Reviewing and updating them annually is a good idea to keep them in line with state and local regulations and to reduce liability concerns.

Sign up for pool safety courses and CPR/first aid training, if available. This will teach everyone in the family to be safe around water and can help prevent accidents.

Be aware of potential hazards that might be present in the pool area, such as drains without covers, exposed metal, rusty railings or chipped tiles. These can cause injuries and should be repaired immediately or posted as signs to alert people.

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A DBS check is a background screening service that allows employers to find out about people’s criminal records. It is used to help make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with children or vulnerable adults.

Who needs a DBS?

The disclosure and barring services (DBS) replaced the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). It provides access to criminal record information, helping organisations to make safer recruitment decisions.

DBS checks and barred lists are important safeguarding tools that help to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from unsuitable or dangerous people. They are a fundamental part of every school’s safeguarding policy.

Types of disclosure and barring checks

There are three levels of DBS check, which cover different types of work with children and vulnerable adults. Each check includes a specific level of checking, including information held by local police and centralised computer systems.

A standard check is the lowest level and is often used for people entering certain professions or looking to adopt. The service is available from the DBS in England and Wales or Disclosure Scotland if you live in Scotland.

An enhanced check is the next level up and is often used for roles that involve’regulated activity’ with children or vulnerable adults. It includes everything that a standard check does, plus the candidate’s details on the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists, where relevant.

PVG scheme and adult first

The PVG scheme is a subscription-based service that reduces the need for people to complete detailed application forms every time their circumstances change. It also means that employers will always be able to check a person is a PVG scheme member, which will mean they will not be barred from working with children or protected adults, or both.

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