Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the UK and Ireland's industry leader in water-related safety qualifications and training for aquatic, open water, and beach operators and be recognised worldwide as an expert in lifeguarding and water safety.
We work with an impressive list of national leisure operators and partners - from hotels, spas, and competition pools to leisure centres, aqua parks and open water venues and have supported many businesses and landowners in meeting their responsibilities to water safety.
Our trusted brand gives peace of mind to businesses and the millions of people who access the facilities and sites we support.
Water safety training is essential for any business with employees working on, in, or near water. Every year, we certify more than 60,000 regulated qualifications and non-regulated vocational training awards, and more lifeguards qualify with RLSS UK than any other awarding body!
We support many large organisations and businesses with more bespoke training needs - including the cruise and holiday industries. We can adapt 'off the shelf' RLSS UK qualifications and awards to provide a solution or create new, bespoke training products or packages tailored to your business.
We are experts at delivering clear and practical consultancy support to any business, organisation or individual with liabilities to visitors and staff around water. Our consultancy work is varied, and we cover a wide range of locations across the UK. For example, in 2023, we completed projects including water safety risk assessments for indoor pools and open water venues, local authorities and private landowners who own/manage bodies of water, as well as water safety audits on the coast.
We are also at the forefront of supporting companies in manufacturing and distributing innovative and compliant lifesaving equipment, and the RLSS UK Shop offers official uniforms and training, first aid, and safety equipment for the leisure industry and beyond.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:
A comprehensive water safety risk assessment for a wild pond located in West Wood. Read more
RLSSS UK Consultants supported North Devon Council with exploring the opportunity of opening the tidal basin at the harbour to groups such as local diving and swimming clubs. Read more
RLSS UK is currently working with Barking Riverside London, which is developing a new neighbourhood for East London. Read more
As the organisation responsible for the safe operation of Jersey’s harbours, Ports of Jersey engaged the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to conduct a comprehensive piece of work to address a variety of health and safety needs. Read more
Sunderland was the host port for The Tall Ships Races 2018. More than 50 ships travelled from across the world to reach the city and take part in the celebrations. Read more