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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE: We also have information onDeveloping an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)for emergencies other than aquatics.

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..

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

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..

Too often here at West Bend we receive frightening near-drowning claims. These claims can result in serious injury and many times the..