Design & Safety
Safety
Swimming

Guidance on ADA guidelines

Requirements for hot tubs in Alaska's Bed & Breakfasts

Disinfection and operation guidelines for aquatic facilities

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

Boy Scouts of America safety policy related to swimming and aquatics

Advice from the CPSC related to backyard swimming pools

Proposed Access Guidelines for Beaches

Beaches are recreational havens and require above-standard water quality testing

Avoiding spinal injuries when swimming

A reference guide for schools

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

A web-based resource center dedicated to diving board safety

Technical field manual for diving operations

Example of policies for a safe diving program

Diver safety education series

Includes sample forms

Includes the standards for scientific diving certification from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences

Information on child-related drowning injuries and deaths

Accident prevention recommendations to prevent drowning in children

Safety guidelines

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

Health risks associated with hot tubs

The most important part of safe pool water chemistry is keeping the proper level of disinfectant in the water

How to maintain a well-functioning and safe pool environment.

Laws related to public bathing facilities

Research works and papers on lifeguarding

Full text of a sample lifeguard manual

Recommendations regarding minimum equipment standards for lifeguards at open water beaches

Dive planning, diver duties, etc.

Guidelines in order to prevent accidental entrapment

Advice for homeowners

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

Information on recreational water illnesses (RWIs)

Covers Pool Management, Lifeguards, Shallow Water Blackout education and Signage

11 safety rules related to pool safety

Tips to child proof your swimming pool

Safety tips for pool owners

Safety advice for pool owners

Introduction To Chlorine Sanitizing

Advice on prevention of spinal injuries in the aquatic environment

Results of a study of more than 1,000 persons injured in a diving accident

Information for those who operate pools, waterparks, etc

US military safety standards

Rip current survival

Safety barrier swimming pool guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Safety manual and forms

What to do when a diver is missing, in trouble under water, in trouble on the surface, needs first aid

Aids in mastering Dive Tables

Safety precautions when using a hot tub, spa, or whirlpool

CPSC requirements for swimming pool safety

A Training Guide for Commercial Pesticide Applicators & Swimming Pool Operators

Advice from the US CPSC including pool rules

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

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

Disease transmission can occur while swimming

Control of Health Hazards in Swimming Pools and Bathing Facilities

Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for safe infant swimming programs

Safety advice for swimmers

Top 10 safety tips when near the water

Underwater fainting is not at all uncommon

Safety information sheets cover the hazards of diving at work

Whirlpools, spas, or hot tubs can be a source of health problems

Design and construction requirements for swimming pools in the State of WI

Full text of the rules

Recommendations from a research report conducted in the United Kingdom