COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

NAME: ADEYEMO ESTHER IYANUOLUWA.

REG NO: 18/X/29827/PS.

STUDENT NUMBER: 1800729827.

COURSE NAME: INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC PLACE MANAGEMENT.

COURSE CODE: EHS 2211.

DATE: 9TH NOVENMBER, 2021.

LECTURER’S INSTITUTION AND PUBLIC PLACE MANAGEMENT

MR. SEMUGABO

SIR,

RE: A REPORT FOLLOWING THE INSPECTION OF THE RECREATIONAL

FACILITY MAKERERE POOL IN MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, UGANDA.

I do submit a report to your office following the above referenced matter.

I conducted an inspection of a swimming pool as a recreational facility as per your instruction

and the details are contained on the attached report.

Thank yours.

ADEYEMO ESTHER
EHS STUDENT
A REPORT FOLLOWING THE INSPECTION OF THE RECREATIONAL FACILITY
MAKERERE POOL IN MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, UGANDA.

INTRODUCTION:
On the 8th of December 2021 at 12:45pm, I conducted an onsite evaluation of the sanitary and
safety conditions of Makerere pool located in Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. I was
received and assisted with guidance and necessary details by the pool’s caretaker Mr. Johnson
Mujabi.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INSPECTION:

The main purpose of the inspection was to gain field exposure and knowledge of inspection as an
Environmental Health Student. The inspection was also carried out for the purpose of inspecting
the safety and sanitary condition of the pool to see if it conforms to required set standard and also
to make recommendations where necessary.

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION:
Location: Makerere University. Care Taker’s name: Mr. Johnson Mujabi.
Name of Premises: Makerere University Pool. Care Taker’s Contact: 0702560689.
Type: Semi-Public Pool. Time: 13:45.
Operator: Makerere University Department Of sport Science.

LOCATION:
Makerere pool is located in Makerere University opposite DFCU bank Makerere Branch,
Kampala, Uganda.

LINCENSE STATUS:
Unknown

DESCRIPTION:
The premises is a permanent structure made of cement and brick masonry.
 METHODOLOGY:
The methods by which information was gotten were;
 Observation and;
 Interviews.

OBSERVATIONS:

SECTION I: HOUSE RULES AND SAFETY SIGNS

*Conspicuous in Pool Area*
S/N REQUIREMENTS YES NO
I. Current Health Permit 
posted on site in a
conspicuous location
II. No person with a 
communicable disease
or having open sores
on his or her body shall
enter the water
III. Posted warning which 
indicates that children
under the age of 12
must be accompanied
by an adult
IV. Hours of operation 
posted at all major
access points and in a
conspicuous location
within the pool
V Letters at least 2.5cm 
in height on contrasting
backgrounds

SECTION II: LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY

MEASURES
S/N SAFETY YES NO
MEASURES
I. Non-conducive 
reaching pole at
least 3.6 min
length
II. Spine board and 
first aid kit
III. Written 
emergency
procedures in
place
IV. Operable 
telephone or other
means of
contacting
emergency
assistance
V. Emergency 
number posted

SECTION III: POOL CONSTRUCTION

S/N POOL SITING YES NO
REQUIREMENTS
I. Presence of fence 
around pool area
II. Fence and gate in good 
condition
III. Fence minimum 
vertical height of 1.8m
IV. Presence of hand rail 

VI. Is the pool free from 

leakage
VII. Smooth, easily 
cleanable, well
maintained surfaces
free from ponding
water and sloped away
VIII Drain cover present 

IX. Is deck water drained 

from waste water
system
X. Minimum illumination 
200 lux indoor, 100 lux
outdoor after sunlight
XI. Automatic emergency 
lighting source work
when indoor or after
dark operation
XII. Demarcations for deep 
and shallow part

SECTION IV: SANTITATION AND HAZARDS

S/N MAINTAINANCE YES NO
I. Walls, ceilings, floor 
and benches in good
condition and clean
II. Soap, toilet paper 
and paper towel
available
III. Provision of separate 
sanitary facility for
boys and girls
IV. Running water for 
showering and
washing of hands
V. Absence of 
protrusion, means of
entanglement or
other injury hazards
in or around pool
facility
VI. Clarity (Water clean 
and clear).
VII. Available water 
cleaning system
SECTION V: EQUIPMENT
S/N YES NO
I. Approved 
chemical
disinfectant
II. Filters and pumps 
in good working
order
III. Test kit available 
capable of testing
for total and free
available chlorine
IV. Continuous 
filtration of all
pools
constructed/altered
after July ‘05
V. Circulation and 
Automatic
disinfection
adequate

SECTION VI: WATER CHEMISTRY

S/N CHEMICAL YES NO
REQUIREMENT
I. pH (7.2 – 7.8) 
II. Total bromine 
residual

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

I. There were materials that could lead to injury around the pool.
II. There was no indication of deep and shallow part of the pool.
 III. There were also plastic litters in the surrounding.
IV. There was no supervision to make sure people have their face mask on and even
sanitize their hand before entering.
V. There was no fire extinguisher around.
VI. Drainage covers were broken.
VII. The toilet light were damaged.
VIII. There was water flowing on toilet floor.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
I. Surroundings of the pool should be cleared and all injurious materials should be
removed.
II. There should be a sign indicating the deep and shallow part of the pool.
III. Trained persons should be employed to keep the vicinity clean and tidy at all times.
IV. Trained personnel should be stationed at the entrance to ensure every one sanitize and
have their face mask on.
V. Provision of fire extinguisher and first aid kit in the premises.
VI. Drainage cover should be fixed.
VII. Damaged light to be fixed.
VIII. Leakage in toilet should be fixed.
IX. Tissue, soap should be provided for good hygiene in the toilets.

CONCLUSION:
After Inspection, I will recommend the above challenges be put into consideration and worked
on as soon as possible as some aspects did not meet minimum required standard.