Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 435.000 - Minimum Standards For Swimming Pools (state Sanitary Code: Chapter V)
Operation and Maintenance
Section 435.25 - First Aid Equipment and Emergency Communication

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) The operator shall provide a first-aid kit consisting of the following items and such other additional items or quantities of items as may deemed necessary by the Board of Health: 35 1" band aids; ten 3" x 3"sterile gauze pads; two 5" x 5" surgipads; one 8" x 10" surgipad; two 2" soft roller bandages; two 3" soft roller bandages; one 1/2" roll of hypoallergenic tape; one triangular bandage; one scissors; one tweezers; one rescue blanket; 12 antiseptic wipes; two disposable instanticev packs; one sterile isotonic buffered eye wash; two pairs of one-size-fits-all latex gloves; and one micro-shield or pocket mask with a one way valve.

(2) An emergency communication system which at a minimum would allow convenient, immediate and toll-free communication with emergency medical services, local police, state police and the local fire department, must be in working order and available at each pool. The telephone numbers of the emergency medical services, local police, state police and fire department, as well any instructions necessary to operate the communication system, shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the communication device or station. The location of the emergency communication device must be in an area that is unlocked and available to both the staff and the public at all times.

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