AQUATIC CENTRE- FIRST AID BED
1980A rectangular, four legged, tubular metal framed bed. The base has a central crosspiece, which supports a wooden step, which can be folded away. The top is in two sections.
They have a padded wooden base, completely covered with brown vinyl. The head of the bed can be raised up to 45 degrees. It is supported by a square metal box tubing rod, kept at the required height with a spring loaded locking device.
This first aid bed was acquired from the Armadale Aquatic Centre before renovations commenced in 2017. The centre originally opened in December 1980 with the first aid bed in use from the original opening until the closure for renovations in 2017. It was used for application of first aid on pool patrons who suffered from injuries such as cuts, abrasions, bee stings, blows to the head, and near drownings.
The bed was located in the first aid room of the centre.
The Birtwistle Local Studies Library has a number of diaries from the Armadale Aquatic Centre that include entries recording when pool patrons received first aid.
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This collection of items was used at the Armadale Aquatic Centre. The Centre was opened in December 1980 and was closed in 2017 to make way for the new Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre which was opened in 2019. These items were collected as they represent the important role played in the social life of the local community and what was involved for a local government in running a public pool.
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
Other items from City of Armadale - History House
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METALIC SIGN - POOL RULES
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POOL TESTING COMPARATOR
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CALICO BAG
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR DISC
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR INSERTS
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR TEST TUBE
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT BOTTLE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPARATOR
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TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCIUM
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TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALKALINITY
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TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHENOL RED (PH)
