RLSS UK Industry Guidance Using our experience, our expert advisors, partners, and information from other organisations, we have created simple guidance to help answer some of the questions you or your colleagues may have about safety in swimming pools. The guidance is not definitive, and if you need more support, please contact us at 0300 323 0096 or email [email protected] Click here for guidance from other organisations that support the leisure industry Guidance Statement Number and Name Description Version, last updated and link to view GS001: Lifeguards - Mobile Phones and Smart Devices Industry guidance for lifeguards using mobile phones and devices. Version: 1Last updated: January 2020Click here to view or download GS002: Ramadan and Fasting, Swimming Safety Considerations Industry guidance regarding customers that are fasting during Ramadan. Version: 1Last updated: January 2020Click here to view or download GS003:Administering Medication Industry guidance for using medication during First Aid. Version: 1Last updated: January 2020Click here to view or download GS004:Frequency of Ongoing Training for Lifeguards Industry guidance regarding the frequency that lifeguards should receive training. Version: 1Last updated: March 2023Click here to view or download GS005:Shallow Water Blackout, Hyperventilation, and Breath Holding Industry guidance in the event of the loss of consciousness of a swimmer due to Shallow Water Blackout, Hyperventilation, and Breath Holding Version: 1Last updated: January 2020Click here to view or download GS006: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR/ DNACPR / ADRT) Industry guidance for using medication during First Aid. Version: 1Last updated: January 2020Click here to view or download GS007:Lifeguarding and Ramadan Safety Considerations Industry guidance for dealing with lifeguards that are fasting during Ramadan. Version: 1Last updated: January 2020Click here to view or download GS008:Working as a Lifeguard with Epilepsy or Seizures Guidance to support operators manage lifeguards who have epilepsy or suffer seizures. Version: 1Last updated: May 2024Click here to view or download GS009:Lifeguards Working in Hot Weather (Outdoor Facilities) Industry guidance for lifeguarding in hot weather conditions, especially outside. Version: 1Last updated: March 2023Click here to view or download GS010:Lifeguarding a Swimming Pool During Cold Water Swimming Industry guidance to support operators offering cold water swimming in a swimming pool. Version: 1Last updated: May 2024Click here to view or download GS0011: Technology in Swimming Pools Industry guidance regarding technology in swimming pools. Version: 2Last updated: August 2023Click here to view or download GS013: Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) Guidance and instructions detailing how to conduct a Lifeguard Zone Visibility Test (LZVT) Version: 2Last updated: August 2023Click here to view or download GS018: Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP) – Example Content List Industry guidance regarding policies and procedures that may need inclusion in the Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP). Version: 1Last updated: March 2023Click here to view or download Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools Industry guidance to support the HSE publication ‘Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools’ 2018 edition. Version: 1Last updated:Click here to view or download Manage Cookie Preferences