CYPRadar 🇨🇾🌊 Cyprus House to Decide on Lifeguard Certification Authority Amid Safety Concerns
The Cyprus House plenary is set to decide whether the Cyprus Lifesaving Federation retains the authority to certify lifeguards, a move that will impact safety standards at public swimming pools including leisure, sports, and hotel pools. The decision comes amid concerns over the quality of lifeguard training provided by some companies, with reports that certain certifications may be given with minimal scrutiny, including reliance on online videos.
The proposed regulations aim to remove the requirement that pool safety diplomas must be certified by the Federation, potentially replacing it with a new licensing system managed by the Human Resource Development Authority. This change addresses the shortage of qualified lifeguards, which has led some pools to hire staff from abroad, as current certification criteria are considered too strict, limiting local availability.
The Federation has expressed objections to the removal of the current certification standards, warning of potential risks during the transition to a new system. Interior Ministry officials highlighted the presence of private training providers issuing uncertified certificates and stressed the need for improved regulation to ensure adequate, certified lifeguard staffing during the tourist season.
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