Guidance: What is remote pool supervision?

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Remote supervision is provided without a person on the poolside, typically from reception, a monitoring station, or an office, via CCTV or similar means. 

The team are alerted to possible danger by an alarm system activated by a pool user, a drowning detection system, or a person observing the CCTV monitor. Emergency responders are trained persons who then respond and attend poolside to assist. 

When can a pool be remotely supervised? 

In a separate article, we have summarized when constant poolside supervision is necessary as opposed to remote supervision. 

Common industry examples include: 

• Small, shallow hotel pools. 
• Jacuzzis and hot tubs. 
• Residential pools are being used for domestic purposes. 
• Member-only clubs are appropriately managed. 
• Non-swimming areas are appropriately managed. 

Citation: Jacklin, D. 2021. What is remote pool supervision? Water Incident Research Hub, 31 December.