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Hypoxic blackout: are your lifeguards prepared?

Organizations with swimming pools must be aware of hypoxic blackout which is an emergency that occurs when a swimmer hyperventilates and..

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Aquatics: keeping lifeguards hydrated and healthy

Lifeguards are a critical component of pool safety. During the summer months, lifeguards working outdoors are exposed to conditions that..

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Aquatics: identifying zones of protection in your pool

Is your pool divided into zones of protection? This term refers to different areas of the pool assigned to a lifeguard. Zones make it..

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Aquatics: the importance of in-service training

In addition to requiring all lifeguards to be trained and certified, an important part of a safe pool environment is requiring lifeguards..

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Aquatics: lifeguard platform safety information

When thinking about essential lifeguard equipment, a rescue tube, first aid supplies, and whistle may come to mind. But another very..

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Aquatics summer safety tips

Summer and warm weather are upon us, and it’s the time of year when patrons flock to their local pools to cool off. Organizations like..

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Pool Maintenance and Safety (Downloadable Checklist)

Indoor and outdoor pools are often the most popular areas of a YMCA and other community organizations. With lap swimming, children’s swim..

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Can You Beat this Drowning Simulator?

Many people think that if someone is drowning, it will be extremely obvious. Lots of splashing, screaming for help, and arm waving. But..

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Lifeguarding: How Old is Too Old?

A West Bend loss control representative was asked by the aquatics director for one of our customers if we had a policy on the maximum age..

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Drowning Tragedy at YMCA Pool

A talented swimmeron the Dartmouth College swim team was exercising in a Florida YMCA pool while on vacation with his family. After a..

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Pool Safety: Starting Blocks

One of our loss control experts was at a YMCA pool and a swimmer was up on a starting block getting ready to jump into the pool. Suddenly..

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