Hyatt Hotel Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  February 05, 2021
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a high hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
0.5		 Chlorine (Free Available)
<0.1		 Chlorine (Combined)
 Bromine (Free Available)
pH
8.0		 Total Alkalinity
14		 Total Hardness
 Temperature
Clarity
 Cyanuric Acid

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: At the time of inspection, the free available chlorine was <0.01 PPM, the combined chlorine was 0.5 PPM, the pH was 8.0, the alkalinity was 14 PPM and the calcium hardness was 114 PPM
Corrective Action: In response to the observations of the EHO, the pool operator closed the pool. Until such time as the water chemistry is balanced and the water is no longer cloudy, the pool should remain closed. The parameters to be met are as such: Free available chlorine - 1-3 PPM; combined chlorine - <1.0 PPM; pH 7.2 to 7.8; Alkalinity 80 to 120 PPM; Hardness 180 to 220 PPM
104   Improper Turnover of Flow Rate
Observation: At the time of inspection, the flow meter indicated a flow rate of 70 GPM.
Corrective Action: The design flow rate for this pool is 45 GPM, please assess the recirculation system and consult as needed to determine the reason for the accelerated flow rate and reduce the flow rate.
203   Inadequate or Lack of up-to-date Pool Safety Plan
Observation: The Pool Safety Plan does not provide direction to hotel staff who are covering for the regular pool maintenance staff. The pool chemistry continued to decline over the course of two days with no corrective action or closure of the pool.
Corrective Action: Section 13 of the Pool Regulation states that the pool safety plan must be available to pool employees, employees must be trainined in the procedures and equipment described in the plan, the plan must be reviewed and updated annually and the employer must ensure that pool employees are following the plan. Please review and update the Pool Safety Plan and submit to the EHO for review and acceptance. Provide further detail on how staff will be trained on the use of the plan and how you will ensure they comply with the procedures set out in the pool safety plan.
204   Inadequate Operator Training
Observation: The trained pool operator has left the organization.
Corrective Action: Please provide a plan for ensuring that the current staff person maintaining the pool completes the Pool Operator training.
206   Inadequate or Lack of Posted Rules and/orSignage
Observation: There is no maximum bather load noted on the sign in the pool area.
Corrective Action: Refer to your pool data sheet for the designed bather load and include this information on the existing signage.
302   Inadequate or Lack of Lifesaving/Safety Equipment
Observation: The pool is not equipped with a non-conductin reaching pole. The throw ring does not have a rope that measures at least half the width of the pool plus 3 metres. This deficiency has been noted on the last two inspections.
Corrective Action: Provide a non-conducting reaching assist of a tleast 3.5 metres in leng with a shepherd's hook. Securely attach a line of at least 6 mm diameter and having a length of at least half the width of the pool plus 3 meters.
307   Improper Storage of Chemicals
Observation: Dry chemicals, which are contained in paper based packaging, are stored directly on the floor.
Corrective Action: Install a shelf to ensure that ensures chemicals are safely stored off the floor. All other liquid chemicals are stored safely and ensure that leaks from containers can not interact with incompatible chemicals in the store room.