Every year over 8,000 drownings take place across the United States. Of those unintentional drownings, 3,960 were fatal, averaging 11 deaths a day.
Organizations with water facilities such as pools, lakes or other activities have a duty to care for the safety of all swimmers and participants. The safety of all swimmers and participants should be independent of the size facility and provide a high level of care. Water safety can be implemented in layers and can be applied in multiple ways, such as:
- Understand the risks associated with aquatic activities.
- Ensure lifeguards are certified and have the level of training needed to assist swimmers.
- Provide an adequate number of lifeguards for activities.
- Properly maintaining the pool and surrounding facilities.
- Educating swimmers about pool safety rules and emergency information.
- Identify swimmer skillsets and implement protections around unskilled or non-swimmers.
To keep your organization safe and prepared, follow these steps:
Step 1: Read these articles on planning for aquatic safety
- The Crucial Role of Zone Certification in Ensuring Pool Safety
- Swimming Pool Safety
- Help Prepare your Property for Pool Season
- Help Save Lives by Choosing the Right Life Jackets
- Help Protect Your Organization with Clear Pool Signage
- Understand the Risk of Aquatic Inflatables
Step 2: Read these articles on protecting against aquatic disasters
- How Lifeguard Certification and Training Can Help Mitigate Pool Risk
- Are Pool Chemicals Safe?
- Help Swimmers Stay Safe with Swim Tests
Step 3: Share these short videos with lifeguards
Step 4: Post this infographic in Aquatic Director offices
Additionally, ask your loss control representative or agent about our GreatAcademy where you can get access to in depth aquatic safety training for lifeguards, swim instructors, aquatic directors, and executives.