During family swim, the lifeguard is allowed to fold towels.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only if no one is swimming
• D. Only during breaks

Answer: (B)

Lifeguards keep a constant watch over the pool and must be ready to respond at a moment’s notice, but they can handle simple, non-emergency tasks that don’t interfere with supervision. Folding towels at the edge is a quick, low-risk activity that doesn’t pull attention away from swimmers for long, so it’s permissible during family swim as long as the lifeguard maintains visual contact and can react immediately if needed. If an urgent situation arises, they should stop the task and focus entirely on safety.