Recreation Safety » Swimming Safety



Child drowning prevention. Pool safety rules. Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance. Safety tips. Cryptosporidiosis.

There are 7 other categories related to Recreation Safety / Swimming Safety in the Libraries & Directories.

Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas [25228]
Guidance on ADA guidelines

AK-Alaska Hot Tubs [16587]
Requirements for hot tubs in Alaska's Bed & Breakfasts

Aquatic Pool Facilities - Design Manual [pdf] [35580]
Design and planning factors

Aquatic Staff: Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses [4576]
Disinfection and operation guidelines for aquatic facilities

Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue Issues [15197]
Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety

Updated Army Watercraft Safety Manual [pdf] [19484]
A safety manual related to watercraft operations

Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children [10544]
Advice from the CPSC related to backyard swimming pools

Beach Accessibility for the Disabled [25227]
Proposed Access Guidelines for Beaches

Beach Water Cleanliness [25258]
Beaches are recreational havens and require above-standard water quality testing

Beaches: Avoiding Spinal Injuries [21560]
Avoiding spinal injuries when swimming

Canada: Regulation of Swimming Pool and Spa Chemicals [20565]
Canadian regulations related to swimming pool and spa use

Child Drowning Prevention [2052]
Guidance on child drowning prevention in pools, hot tubs, and whirlpools

Commercial Diving Operations Consensus Standards [30201]
Text of the safety manual for commercial divers

Control Swimming Pool Accidents [16014]
Residential swimming pool safety tips

Cryptosporidium - Information for Swimming Pool Operators [15210]
Information for those who operate pools, waterparks, etc

Diving and Diver-Support Operations [30200]
Emphasis is on post-disaster work hazards for divers who make assessments and repairs under water

Diving Manual [19038]
Technical field manual for diving operations

Diving Safety Library [11892]
Diver safety education series

Diving Safety Manual [24523]
Includes the standards for scientific diving certification from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences

Drowning Fact Sheet [12682]
Information on child-related drowning injuries and deaths

Drowning in Infants, Children, and Adolescents [8915]
Accident prevention recommendations to prevent drowning in children

Drowning Prevention [4709]
Safety guidelines

EPA Beach Water Monitoring Rules [35579]
Includes the latest information on your beach that states have sent to the EPA

General Policy on Safe Scuba Diving Practices [1109]
Example of policies for a safe diving program

Health Professionals & Healthy Swimming [4577]
Materials to be used for training, outbreak investigations, advocacy, and laboratory diagnosis

Hot Tubs - Health and Safety Tips [20566]
Health risks associated with hot tubs

Hot Tubs: Maintaining Safe Water Quality [24315]
The most important part of safe pool water chemistry is keeping the proper level of disinfectant in the water

Updated How to Safeguard Your Pool [3248]
How to maintain a well-functioning and safe pool environment.

KY-Kentucky Public Swimming & Bathing Facilities [13534]
Laws related to public bathing facilities

Lifeguard Library [21558]
Research works and papers on lifeguarding

Lifeguard Manual [16588]
Full text of a sample lifeguard manual

Lifeguard System Requirements [15209]
The Need For Collaborative Agreements Between Fire & Rescue Agencies & Recreation Agencies

Lifeguard Vigilance [25257]
Results of a study on lifeguard vigilance and how to assess your risk

NOAA Diving Program [22412]
Dive planning, diver duties, etc.

Pool & Spa Entrapment [14477]
Guidelines in order to prevent accidental entrapment

Pool and Spa Tips and Information [5743]
Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance and safety tips

Pool Germs [15955]
Don't forget to disinfect your aquatic fitness equipment and accessories in addition to maintaining pool chemicals

Pool Safety [9201]
11 safety rules related to pool safety

Pool Safety [17933]
Tips to child proof your swimming pool

Pool Safety [25377]
Safety tips for pool owners

Updated Pool Safety Information [19462]
Safety advice for pool owners

Pool Treatment 101 [1580]
Introduction To Chlorine Sanitizing

Pools: Spinal Injury Prevention [18043]
Advice on prevention of spinal injuries in the aquatic environment

Prevention of Spinal Cord Injuries that Occur in Swimming Pools [22179]
Results of a study of more than 1,000 persons injured in a diving accident

Repairs & Utilities Swimming Pool Operation and Maintenance [14727]
16 chapters and 7 appendices on the subject

Rip Currents [21559]
Rip current survival

Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools [17320]
Safety barrier swimming pool guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Safety Diving Principles [10126]
Do's and Don'ts for diving safety

Scientific Diving Safety [22286]
Safety manual and forms

Scuba Diving Emergency [26858]
What to do when a diver is missing, in trouble under water, in trouble on the surface, needs first aid

Scubing Diving Dive Tables Explained [11891]
Aids in mastering Dive Tables

Spas, Hot Tubs and Whirlpools [10547]
Safety alert bulletin from CPSC

Swim Instructor's Corner [16589]
Guidance from the Red Cross for Swimming Instructors and Lifeguards

Swimming and Lifeguarding [15557]
Materials from the Red Cross

Swimming Pool Pest Management [24867]
A Training Guide for Commercial Pesticide Applicators & Swimming Pool Operators

Swimming Pool Safety [16224]
Advice from the US CPSC including pool rules

Swimming Pools & Bathing Facilities [pdf] [35576]
Covers occupational and environmental health related to swimming pools and bathing facilities

Swimming Pools & Bathing Places [pdf] [35577]
Technical manual covers occupational and environmental health related to swimming facilities

Swimming Pools & Bathing Places Safety [pdf] [23948]
Reflects the swimming pool and spa safety and water quality recommendations of NSPSI

Swimming Pools & Fecal Incident Response [pdf] [35578]
Recommendations for pool staff when responding to fecal incidents in recreational water venues

Swimming Pools / Recreational Water [17252]
Disease transmission can occur while swimming

Swimming Pools and Bathing Places [11556]
Control of Health Hazards in Swimming Pools and Bathing Facilities

Swimming Programs for Infants and Toddlers [8912]
Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for safe infant swimming programs

Swimming Safety Tips [21555]
Top 10 safety tips when near the water

Technical Articles - Swimming Pools [16586]
Covers technical topics related to swimming pool operations - chlorination, TDS, leaks, etc.

The Dangers of Underwater Swimming are Real [14443]
Underwater fainting is not at all uncommon

United Kingdom: Diving Operations [20346]
Safety information sheets cover the hazards of diving at work

Water Safety Tips [21556]
Tips on swimming safety, sun safety, etc.

Whirlpool Baths, Hot Tubs, and Spas [12154]
Whirlpools, spas, or hot tubs can be a source of health problems

WI-Wisconsin Comm 90 Public Swimming Pools [10182]
Design and construction requirements for swimming pools in the State of WI

WY-Wyoming Public Swimming Pool Rules [10191]
Full text of the rules

Yo-Yo Diving and the Risk of Decompression Illness [25774]
Recommendations from a research report conducted in the United Kingdom




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