The Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment (AFSA) is Royal Life Saving Australia’s nationally recognised safety and compliance assessment for pools and aquatic facilities. It helps pool owners, operators and local councils gain an independent, expert view of safety performance, legislative compliance and risk management aligned with the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations, relevant Australian Standards, and state and territory regulations.

The RLS Aquatic Facility Safety Endorsement program has been introduced to highlight aquatic facilities achieving the highest standards in aquatic safety and risk management, with accreditation recognised as a sign of excellence within the National Aquatic Industry.

The Mystery Guest Visit tests the effectiveness of a facility’s aquatic supervision plan as delivered by the Lifeguard(s) and are an ideal analysis of operational practices and staff / lifeguard behaviour.

An Aquatic Facility Design Assessment should be conducted on any proposed development or refurbishment which will incorporate an aquatic environment. Taking a risk management approach, the assessment is aimed at providing expert water safety and facility design information to Councils, architects, developers, builders and management bodies.

As the recognised authority in Australia, Royal Life Saving has been conducting research, analysis and providing expert advice to government, industry and waterway managers for over 125 years, including all sides of coronial, legal and criminal proceedings.

Unfortunately, accidents and incidents happen in all aquatic environments. Royal Life Saving is able to investigate and audit the safety systems and processes associated with an event using its team of dedicated subject matter experts.