Better Business for All

What is Better Business for All (BBfA)?

It’s a local partnership between businesses, business support and regulators and across Devon & Somerset to promote local economic prosperity, whilst maintaining public protection. BBfA aims to improve how regulatory services are delivered in Devon & Somerset and to show how working with your local regulators can save you time and money, improve your competitiveness and help you grow your business.

Swimming Pool Safety Webinar and pool safety Guide for pool operators

We have created this resource to help businesses who operate swimming pools in the tourism, leisure and hospitality sector to go through the steps required to make their pool environment safe for customers and also for staff maintaining the pool.  The project was funded by The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

In addition to these films we have produced a pool safety guide, which expands on the topics covered in these films and provides you with a set of helpful forms. These can be downloaded in Word format for use locally.

Download resources

An industry professional Paul Sharples, has worked with Heart of the South West authorities to develop the 6 webinar sessions. These take you through the following core elements.

It is recommended initially that all films are viewed as a complete set, by all pool operatives so they are aware of what must be done to ensure your pool is compliant with the Law and best practice regarding pool safety. Key films can then be revisited as and when a pool manager feels it is helpful to remind staff of their responsibilities. You may also wish to share these training films with any businesses that hire the pool, to ensure they are also aware of these key elements to safe pool operating.

All 6 films are relatively short (under 10 minutes each), hence should take no longer than 1 hour to complete collectively. Subtitles can be switched on if required, using the “CC” button in the video player.

Webinar Sessions

Additional resources on swimming pool safety:

• PWTAG Code of Practice
• HSE on Health and safety in swimming pools
• Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)

Who do I speak to?

To seek information and advice on regulations that apply to your business and where to go for further help, contact the Growth Hub on 03456 047 047 or complete our Get In Touch form.

Alternatively, you can contact your local regulator by email as follows :

Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards

Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards provides a range of services to help you develop your business and comply with regulations.

T: Devon – 01392 381381  |  Plymouth – 01752 304147 |  Somerset – 0300 123 2224  |  Torbay – 01803 208025

E: tradingstandards@devon.gov.uk  |  W: www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/business/

Commissioned by Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay councils.