When more than one Colony, Pack, Troop, Explorer Scout Unit or Scout Network is using the same facility or location there must be one responsible person in overall control.
This person must meet the requirements of any written operating procedure and carry out a risk assessment for the location and activity.
This person must arrange safety cover in the numbers as detailed in Rule 9.51.
This person must ensure that at least one of the persons providing the safety cover holds a valid Royal Lifesaving Society UK National Lifeguard qualification appropriate to the location or a Swimming Teachers' Association National Aquatic Rescue Standard for Lifeguard in Swimming Pools or equivalent.













