Risk Management / Safety Technical Committee - Model Aquatic Health Code

Leadership

Chairperson: Amy Duck, Walt Disney World Company
Vice Chairperson: Kelly Bernish, Sea World of Florida, Inc.
Steering Committee Liaison: Amanda Long, New York Dept. of Health

Members

Maria Bella, Professional Pool Solutions, LLC.
James Cunningham, Interstate Hotels and Resorts
Carvin DiGiovanni, Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
Claudia Duncan, Barton College
Lee Engvall, The Pool & Spa House
Chevelle Glymph, District of Columbia Department of Health
Jason Hammond, Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park
Janina Jarvis, Disneyland Resort, Environmental Affairs
Karin Mack, CDC Injury Control
Ellen Meyer, Arch Chemicals
Mick Nelson, USA Swimming
Barry Rice, Ohio Department of Health
Kay Smiley, YMCA

Scope of Work

The Risk Management / Safety Technical Committee will collaborate with all other applicable technical committees to ensure that safety-related aspects are addressed appropriately. Topics covered by this committee focus on chemical handling and storage requirements, including: operator training for chemical handling; chemical security; emergency protocol procedures; response plans for leaks, spills, or other accidental chemical releases; chemical disposal; availability of MSDS; record keeping requirements; and reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The committee will also address other safety aspects including, user guidelines/signage (for example, diving boards, starting blocks, slides), emergency response and communications plans, severe weather closing, safety inspections, water depth, supervision requirements, pool water temperature, and other safety criteria.