PoolSafe

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Pool Safety

ACC PoolSafe is a Water Safety New Zealand programme incorporating a range of initiatives aimed at reducing the number of water related injuries in and around New Zealand pools. These initiatives include educational resources, public awareness campaigns and a Quality Management Scheme for public pools. Information on the individual components of the programme is available on this website, along with links to access the educational resources.

• NEW Aquatic Facility Guidelines

     The new Guidelines are now available for purchase from
     New Zealand Recreation Association ($67.50 inc GST).
     All enquiries to Jane Boswell via 04 801 5598 or email
     info@nzrecreation.org.nz

• Swimming Pool Guidelines For Schools can be viewed on this website or download the document.
• Hospitality Swimming Pool Guidelines can be viewed and download from this website.
• Be PoolSafe Correct Pool  Behaviour Signs!
  Water Safety New Zealand and ACC have developed a Be PoolSafe Correct Pool  Behaviour Sign with essential information to assist you to provide a safer facility for bathers.

Due to the generous support of RFD NZ Ltd, Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is able to offer a heavily discounted selection of quality lifejackets and buoyancy aids to WSNZ member organisations and other water safety education providers including schools, that are aligned with WSNZ initiatives.  Click on the RFD Logo for more information.

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