Established more than 130 years ago, RLSS UK is recognised worldwide as an expert in lifeguarding and water safety.
Every year we certify more than 60,000 regulated qualifications and non-regulated vocational training awards, and more lifeguards qualify with us than with any other awarding body! Why? Because we're at the cutting edge of water safety, lifesaving, lifeguarding, and life support skills. We rigorously review our qualifications, and we sit on many industry panels to evolve and develop national safety standards. We are also at the forefront of supporting companies to manufacture and distribute innovative and compliant lifesaving equipment, and the RLSS UK Shop offers official uniform and training, First Aid, and safety equipment for the leisure industry.We work with an impressive list of national leisure providers and partners - ranging from hotels, spas, and competition pools to leisure centres and aqua parks. We develop bespoke training services for many sectors - including the cruise and holiday industries and are experts at delivering clear and practical consultancy support to any business or individual with liabilities to visitors and staff around water, including events, construction, and outdoor recreation.
Our trusted brand gives peace of mind to businesses and the millions of customers who access the facilities we support.To find out how we can help your business, contact us at [email protected].
RLSS UK Open Water Consultancy - a service to meet the growing demand for water safety guidance and advice.
We’ve assembled a team of consultants to work closely with local authorities, owners and operators or swimming pools and water sites as well as event organisers to offer support in all aspects of safety in and around water.
The service provides a wide range of expert advice and assistance, from how to conduct risk assessments and provide safe systems of work to water testing, emergency planning and preparing open water swimming environments.
To find out more about our consultancy services click here.Click here to request a call.
“As the go to organisation for drowning prevention, we constantly receive requests for advice regarding safety around water. The requests come from a wide range of clients ranging from pool operators and custodians of open water sites to councils and house builders. With demand growing year on year, our dedicated consultancy service supports operators of water sites to provide the highest standards of safety to help reduce the number of drowning in the UK.” Jo Talbot, Commercial Director, RLSS UK:
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