Matching articles for Aquatics - Aquatic Safety: 38
Guest Column - November 2019
To ensure you are doing all you can to promote safety and effective pool operations, it is wise to focus on standards for equipment, like the new NSF/ANSI 50 standard, which covers aquatic safety surfaces.
Problem Solver - August 2019
Look for a surface that is watertight and features UV inhibitors to be sure it can withstand any sort of weather conditions and will be unaffected by pool and deck chemicals.
Adhering to the NSF standards in terms of operational excellence and risk mitigation is always in your best interest. Meeting NSF standards for sanitation, health and safety can also provide protection from potential lawsuits.
To do a better job of protecting the public in lifeguarded pools, it is crucial to incorporate scientific testing for the positioning of lifeguards, on top of continuing to conduct thorough and ongoing lifeguard training.
Web Exclusive - August 2019
An alarming number of water-related deaths and injuries occur in and around pools each year. Learn how building codes have added provisions to make pools and spas safer.
Supplement Feature - February 2019
In our first summary report of Aquatic Trends, we surveyed nearly 1,000 aquatics professionals to find out more about the equipment and amenities found in their facilities, as well as programming, regulatory compliance, major challenges and issues, and much more.
Feature Article - January 2019
Drowning rates have been relatively flat for the past couple of decades, but grassroots organizations across the country, as well as innovative manufacturers, have been working toward solutions.
Web Exclusive - October 2018
In recent years, more cities and parks have stepped up efforts to provide swimming education to all their residents.
Web Exclusive - July 2018
After experiencing the near-drowning of their own child, Steve and Stacy Reeves dedicated themselves to helping make a difference by preventing juvenile drownings.
Feature Article - January 2018
Preventing drowning means getting everyone on board, from yourself to your staff to the people who visit your aquatic facility. Here, we examine some smart strategies to keep swimmers safe.
