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Cat: Swimming

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

76 Resources
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 Staff: Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses [4576] ?

Disinfection and operation guidelines for aquatic facilities

Aquatics Safety [15197] ?

Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety

Aquatics Safety Policy [15209] ?

Boy Scouts of America safety policy related to swimming and aquatics

Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children [pdf] [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

Updated Beaches: Avoiding Spinal Injuries [21560] ?

Avoiding spinal injuries when swimming

Canada: Swim Safe Programs [pdf] [20565] ?

A reference guide for schools

Child Drowning Prevention [2052] ?

Guidance on child drowning prevention in pools, hot tubs, and whirlpools

Chlorine Disinfection Timetable [37772] ?

Timetable for killing common illness-causing germs

Commercial Diving Operations - Safety Notices [30201] ?

Safety notices for commercial divers

Cryptosporidium - Information for Swimming Pool Operators [pdf] [15210] ?

Information for those who operate pools, waterparks, etc

Disinfection of Pools and Hot Tubs [37770] ?

Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces, Vomit and Blood Contamination in Pools, etc

Diving and Diver-Support Operations [30200] ?

Emphasis is on post-disaster work hazards for divers who make assessments and repairs under water

Diving Board Safety [10126] ?

A web-based resource center dedicated to diving board safety

Diving Manual [19038] ?

Technical field manual for diving operations

Updated Diving Safe Practices Manual [pdf] [1109] ?

Example of policies for a safe diving program

Diving Safety Library [11892] ?

Diver safety education series

Diving Safety Manual [pdf] [19484] ?

Includes sample forms

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

Fecal Accidents in Pools [37769] ?

Responding to Fecal Accidents in Disinfected Swimming Venues

Fecal Incident Recommendations [pdf] [37771] ?

What to do when you find poop in the pool

Health Professionals & Healthy Swimming [4577] ?

Materials to be used for training, outbreak investigations, advocacy, and laboratory diagnosis

Healthy Swimming Topics [37773] ?

Related to proventing recreational water illness

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

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

Updated Lifeguard Library [21558] ?

Research works and papers on lifeguarding

Lifeguard Manual [16588] ?

Full text of a sample lifeguard manual

Lifeguard Vigilance [25257] ?

Results of a study on lifeguard vigilance and how to assess your risk

Updated Minimum Recommended Lifeguard Equipment Standards [21556] ?

Recommendations regarding minimum equipment standards for lifeguards at open water beaches

NOAA Diving Program [22412] ?

Dive planning, diver duties, etc.

Updated P&SS Act [36961] ?

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act)

Pool & Spa Entrapment [pdf] [14477] ?

Guidelines in order to prevent accidental entrapment

Pool and Hot Tub Maintenance [pdf] [15557] ?

Advice for homeowners

Pool and Spa Tips and Information [5743] ?

Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance and safety tips

Updated Pool Drain Requirements [36960] ?

CPSC interpretations and guidelines

Pool Germs [15955] ?

Information on recreational water illnesses (RWIs)

Pool Safety [9201] ?

11 safety rules related to pool safety

Updated Pool Safety [17933] ?

Tips to child proof your swimming pool

Updated Pool Safety [25377] ?

Safety tips for pool owners

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

Updated Rip Currents [21559] ?

Rip current survival

Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools [17320] ?

Safety barrier swimming pool guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

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 precautions when using a hot tub, spa, or whirlpool

State Pool and Spa Codes [36966] ?

Links to state laws related to swimming pools and spas

Swim Club Safety and Loss Control Manual [pdf] [39376] ?

Example of a risk management and safety program for swim clubs

Swimming Pool and Spa Safety [16014] ?

CPSC requirements for swimming pool safety

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

Updated Swimming Pools & Bathing Places Safety [pdf] [23948] ?

Reflects the swimming pool and spa safety and water quality recommendations of NSPSI

Swimming Pools - Technical [16586] ?

Covers technical topics related to swimming pool operations - chlorination, TDS, leaks, etc.

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 Safely in Lakes, Rivers and Streams [pdf] [16589] ?

Safety advice for swimmers

Updated Swimming Safety Tips [21555] ?

Top 10 safety tips when near the water

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

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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