ALT Guidance Update

It was encouraging to see around 300 leisure professionals on line last week for the Assisted Lifeguard Technology Guidance Webinar presented by the RLSS UK

The industry guidance from CIMSPA, RLSS UK, Swim England, and UK Active was first published in January 2023 and had undergone a review, which considered the technological advances and the experience of those currently using technology in their swimming pools.

I thought it would be prudent to first congratulate members of the Guidance Working Group for their excellent work and I must say I felt a certain sense of pride of how much progress has been made since I managed to pull everyone together in November 2018 to kickstart the need for this guidance.

So here we are over five years later with guidance that actually keeps pace with the times!

Now is a good time for me to remind operators about the attributes and the uniqueness of our Poolview Plus Submersion Detection System

Poolview is the only system on the market that truly works alongside the Lifeguard in the symbiotic relationship of “Blended Lifeguarding”.

We have a pro-active rather than a reactive system, where we take the Lifeguard through a series of alerts which highlights to them swimmers who may be about to be in danger.

Lifeguards are given Additional Essential Vision, whereby ONE Lifeguard can have eyes on 100% of the pool water volume.

Lifeguards include the monitor view as part of their natural 20 scan.

Lifeguards react to developing situations via two “ look at me” alerts, which they can acknowledge or react to.

Lifeguards can see what is happening BEFORE a casualty reaches the bottom and becomes motionless!

Lifeguards are alerted of a possible incident when a body has been submerged below a certain depth for 10 seconds.

Lifeguards can recover a casualty 20 seconds sooner than many other Assisted Lifeguard Technologies.

In addition:

Poolview Ltd offer a turnkey solution - we take care of everything from start to finish

Poolview Ltd offers a rental option of £820 per month which covers ALL costs for hardware and software maintenance.

Poolview Plus does not store any data in the cloud or in another country - all data is retained and controlled by you on site

Poolview Plus does NOT use or rely on WiFi

Poolview Ltd has a UK team of support engineers dedicated to your sites maintenance.

Poolview Ltd are launching an above water only camera detection system at this years Elevate exhibition

Please do contact me (Robin) directly on +44 7768746789 if you have any questions or queries

This is a Pool View we Love!

Delighted that this view now accounts for almost 50% of our business. Niches installed in the pool walls for a future Poolview Automated Monitoring and Detection system.

Going back to when we started our business just over 10 years ago, it was a couple of years before we were asked to install in a new-build project.

Thankfully this is becoming more and more the “norm” as Pool Operators understand and appreciate the benefits of a Blended Lifeguarding approach.

Currently we have over 15 new build projects in the pipeline which is very encouraging.

We will update you as they all progress

Upgrading to Poolview Plus

Upgrading from Standard Poolview monitoring to Poolview Plus with Detection

The first month of 2023 continues with no less that FOUR standard Poolview Systems being upgraded to Poolview Plus.

These Standard Poolview systems were originally installed in 2015, three years before we released our first version of Poolview Plus (an automatic monitoring and detection system).

Whilst Standard Poolview had served us well, the advancement of technology meant that detection systems and “Blended Lifeguarding” would be the future for some time.

Before we designed Poolview Plus, on the list was the need for it to be modular and have the ability to integrate with all the passive monitoring systems we had already installed.

So thankfully, we can normally don’t need to replace cables, cameras and hardware etc. just some reconfiguration, add a new “brain”, tidy up and then tune up the Ai.

A busy month and a busy time ahead with new builds, retro-fits and upgrades throughout 2023

Swimming Pool operator guidance for Automated Monitoring & Detection Systems

Download the Guidance

In June 2022 whilst exhibiting at Elevate, (which is the UK’s largest trade show dedicated to fitness, sport and physical activity), we had previously lobbied hard for some seminar space to highlight and discuss “Blended Lifeguarding” a technique which combines the traditional methods of pool supervision, safety and rescue with technology driven drowning detection and prevention systems.

With a seven strong panel (chaired by Andy Read) Link to video and a packed audience, the seminar kicked off the need to produce guidance for pool operators wishing to use Automated Monitoring and Detection systems such as ours.

In just six months the guidance was finalised with contributions from some talented industry experts and finally “rubber stamped” by CIMSPA, the RLSS UK, Swim England and UK Active.

The full guidance can be downloaded here.

It was a privilege to be involved in some small way with this and a HUGE thanks to Andy Read, Alan Ritchie, Ben Beevers, Richard Lamburn, Ian Ogivie and last but not least Jo Talbot. (The Elevate Seven) for all their efforts and support.

The future is brighter for Lifeguards and Pool Operators alike.

GLL reveal Poolview as their preferred DDT Supplier

Poolview Plus with Iris Ai - the UK’s preferred Submersion Detection and Drowning Prevention System

Poolview Ltd are so delighted to announce that following a lengthy selection process, GLL have appointed us as their nominated supplier of Drowning Detection Technology for their swimming pools.

Greenwich Leisure Ltd, operating under the brand "Better", is a non-profit charitable Social Enterprise organisation which runs over 250 sport and leisure facilities and libraries on behalf of local authorities in London and across the UK

Poolview Limited have pioneered the development of a “Blended Lifeguarding” solution and with our approach to submersion detection and drowning prevention.

We are very excited about this new partnership and are very much looking forward to cementing this relationship over the coming months and years.

Poolview & RLSS UK collaborate for Online Learning

It has been great to part of this project with the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK - developing a CPD module for Lifeguards which is tailored precisely for Poolview Limited technology!

The new Online Learning Module is Now Live

The session is designed for Lifeguards working in a swimming pool with Poolview Plus technology, or for those who want to find out more about this technology system; and was jointly created by the RLSSUK and Poolview.

Find it in your RLSS UK tahdah account https://rlssuk.tahdah.me/account/login

Content

The session designed for Lifeguards working in a swimming pool with Poolview Plus technology, or for those who want to find out more about this technology system.

The module contains learning checks throughout, with a competency assessment at the end. On successful completion learners will have access to a certificate.

Cost

£5.00

CPD point value

0.50 (30 minutes)

Access

The module is within the RLSS UK tahdah platform, click on ‘Award & Training’ then ‘Online Learning. 

·       If you have a tahdah account click here https://rlssuk.tahdah.me/account/login

·       If you don’t have a tahdah account click here https://rlssuk.tahdah.me/account/registernew (If you have been a member or have been issued a certificate from us, you will have a Society Number. This Society Number can be found on your certificate or on any membership communication (it begins with a 3)).

·       If you are still struggling to claim your account please use our online chat on the tahdah website or view our how-to guide here https://intercom.help/RLSSUK/en/articles/3793219-how-to-access-your-account

Access for multiple employees

Payment can be made for multiple employees by:

·       Credit card

·       Purchase Order

To place an order for multiple employees the following will need to be completed:

1.     Each employee must have a current RLSS UK tahdah account

2.     Complete the table overleaf with detail from employees tahdah account 

3.     Attach a Purchase Order and send it with the completed table to mail@iql.org.uk

Poolview - Just another Manikin Monday

📷 Ian Pickering

Testing times this morning - a continuous improvement process for “Blended Lifeguarding”

📷 Mac Mac Media

It seems the manikins used up and down the country are starting too change and evolve after what seems like forever!.

The demands placed on Lifeguards means that they need more realistic manikins to train with and these includes swimming pool manikins, such as the Pool Rescue Manikin designed by Ruth Lee.

These manikins help trainers to teach a variety of skills depending on the rescue scenario. The Pool Rescue manikin was designed with assistance from the RLSS UK and tested extensively by their lifeguards and lifeguard trainers and assessors

Poolview on the other hand must still complete our series of tests using the manikin described in the European Standard which thankfully at last may well be getting an update to reflect the needs for more accurate and realistic live testing in the pool.

Poolview Technology - Supporting Lifeguards

Poolview - Second Fix Team

📷 Ben Matthews

The second fix team arrive on site towards the end of another week in their gleaming white vans!

Our first fix team have moved on as the commissioning team arrives to take all the glory.

Still some clever stuff to happen remotely, but getting pictures on the screens the priority.

The second fix team tends to work in daylight hours although not always - so it literally is “ships passing in the night”

Great to see the pools coming back to life again though.

Poolview Technology - Supporting Lifeguards

Poolview - All hands on Deck!

📷 Paul Brown

Another week and another Poolview installation. This is our first fix team arriving at site. Still able to take advantage of the pools closures and avoid the overnight shifts.

Second fix team follow up next week, whilst our two engineers continue with normal routine maintenance.

The downside for installation is the colder pools. This has come, quite literally as a “bit of a shock” to our guys who have normally enjoyed temperatures of 27º and upwards!

Wet suits have become the new normal!

Great to see the pools coming back to life again though.

Poolview Technology - Supporting Lifeguards

Poolview is closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August

We are closed for business on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August - We apologise for any inconvenience caused. However, please report any maintenance issues as normal through the correct channels.

Poolview maintenance teams back on the Road

📷 Ben Matthews

It seems like forever since the beginning of the “Covid Shutdown” but is has been heartening to get our teams back on the road after furlough and help the nations pools return to some form of normality.

A long way to go - but great to be back!

Face shields for the NHS

When the call came out for people around the country with 3D printers to create face shields for hospitals and other health workers, our Technical Director - Chris Day reacted to the challenge.

Chris reached out and was then sent the appropriate print file.

Over the weekend he furloughed our printers from their camera duties and has now transferred them to NHS face shield production.

If anyone would like to help and join in, drop us a line through our contact page or drop us a message on Facebook.

Stay at home and stay safe from us all at Poolview

Innovation and Automation Seminar - Cardiff

We are delighted to be involved once again with Swimming Pool Events for this exciting seminar in Cardiff

A Number of key experts within the swimming pool community are coming to Perth to deliver a variety of workshops and talks on how swimming pool and leisure operators can develop best practice.

The seminars focus will be on how automation and innovation can simplify swimming pool operations.

The speakers will focus on providing tools and techniques that bring you up to date with current developments.

For further details and full agenda, please follow this link to register: www.swimmingpoolevents.co.uk

Or call: 07710 206945 - £55.00 + VAT per Delegate

Poolview Plus 13 site roll out completed for Warner

The first site of 13 completed for the Warner Hotels Group

We are delighted to announce that Poolview Plus has now been installed in 13 of the Warner Hotels, part of the Bourne Leisure Group.

Craig Valentine - Health & Safety Manager of Bourne Leisure said:

“Poolview Limited in my opinion are the leading experts within the field of Drowning Detection Technology in the UK.

Their knowledge and expertise is second to none and the speed at which they are developing Poolview Plus in collaboration with the Industry is quite remarkable.

We have rolled out “Plus” throughout our entire Warner Hotels group and are absolutely delighted with the results.”

The judges said: "Clear problems being solved, huge outcomes from using Poolview Plus"

Great feedback from the judging panel who presented our Director Robin McGloughlin with the Elevate 19 Facility Innovation Award

Poolview Plus - Elevate 19 Winner - Best Facility Innovation

Helen Meckiffe - Robin McGloughlin - Daniel Collier

Chuffed to bits that Poolview Plus was announced winner of the Best Facility Innovation at Elevate 19

Elevate 19 - We are under Way

Delighted to be exhibiting at Elevate in the ExCel Arena in London. It’s been a crazy mad morning already.

On the stand (currently) we haver Robin Mitchell, Robin McGloughlin, Helen Meckiffe and Daniel Collier.

The place is buzzing

Getting Ready for Elevate 19 - 8/9 May - ExCel - London

Elevate 19 - 8-9 May - ExCel - London

Final preparations are well under way for Elevate 19 Exhibition in the ExCeL London at Royal Victoria Dock
We are at stand U60 if anyone wants to come and say hello.

Looking forward to meeting some old friends and making some new.

#thisisnotagame #blendedlifeguarding #supportinglifeguards #partnershipworking

Andy Read - His Story and the importance of Defibrillators

On the 25th August 2018 Andy Read experienced a truly harrowing “Live Changing Event” when he suffered a huge Cardiac Arrest.

Many of us within the industry who know Andy were really shocked and concerned when we heard the bad news.

Nine months on, having followed his recovery with an ever increasing smile, Andy and Places Leisure have released this video, in which he tells his remarkable story and how a defib helped save his life.

#moredefibsinmoreplaces

Poolview participates in a joint project with the RLSS

It was really exciting to finally get an interesting joint project off the ground with the RLSS last week.

Gathering at West Bromwich Leisure Centre with a team of like minded individuals, which inluded Jo Talbot -Director RLSS and Helen Meckiffe - Safety Manager Right Directions to name but two.

Overnight filming this week with the RLSS UK when we shot footage to produce realistic videos of casualties in difficulty, many of which we re-enacted from actual incidents….

Looking forward to sharing the results of this first set of resources, in what we all hope will be a very worthwhile initiative.