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Safety tipson proper pool safety procedures. Child drowning prevention. Pool safety rules. Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance. Cryptosporidiosis.
Aquatic Staff: Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses [4576] 
Disinfection and operation guidelines for aquatic facilities
Disinfection and operation guidelines for aquatic facilities
Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue Issues [15197]
Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety
Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety
Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children [10544]
Advice from the CPSC related to backyard swimming pools
Advice from the CPSC related to backyard swimming pools
Beach Water Cleanliness [25258]
Beaches are recreational havens and require above-standard water quality testing
Beaches are recreational havens and require above-standard water quality testing
Canada: Regulation of Swimming Pool and Spa Chemicals [20565]
Canadian regulations related to swimming pool and spa use
Canadian regulations related to swimming pool and spa use
Child Drowning Prevention [2052]
Guidance on child drowning prevention in pools, hot tubs, and whirlpools
Guidance on child drowning prevention in pools, hot tubs, and whirlpools
Commercial Diving Operations Consensus Standards [30201]
Text of the safety manual for commercial divers
Text of the safety manual for commercial divers
Cryptosporidium - Information for Swimming Pool Operators [15210]
Information for those who operate pools, waterparks, etc
Information for those who operate pools, waterparks, etc
Diving and Diver-Support Operations [30200]
Emphasis is on post-disaster work hazards for divers who make assessments and repairs under water
Emphasis is on post-disaster work hazards for divers who make assessments and repairs under water
Diving Safety Manual [24523]
Includes the standards for scientific diving certification from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences
Includes the standards for scientific diving certification from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences
Drowning in Infants, Children, and Adolescents [8915]
Accident prevention recommendations to prevent drowning in children
Accident prevention recommendations to prevent drowning in children
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Injury facts, suggestions for preventive actions & examples of drowning prevention programs
[4709] Injury facts, suggestions for preventive actions & examples of drowning prevention programs
Health Professionals & Healthy Swimming [4577]
Materials to be used for training, outbreak investigations, advocacy, and laboratory diagnosis
Materials to be used for training, outbreak investigations, advocacy, and laboratory diagnosis
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
The most important part of safe pool water chemistry is keeping the proper level of disinfectant in the water
Lifeguard System Requirements [15209]
The Need For Collaborative Agreements Between Fire & Rescue Agencies & Recreation Agencies
The Need For Collaborative Agreements Between Fire & Rescue Agencies & Recreation Agencies
Pool and Spa Tips and Information [5743]
Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance and safety tips
Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance and safety tips
Pools: Spinal Injury Prevention [18043]
Advice on prevention of spinal injuries in the aquatic environment
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
Results of a study of more than 1,000 persons injured in a diving accident
Repairs & Utilities Swimming Pool Operation and Maintenance [14727]
16 chapters and 7 appendices on the subject
16 chapters and 7 appendices on the subject
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools [17320]
Safety barrier swimming pool guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Safety barrier swimming pool guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Scuba Diving Emergency [26858]
What to do when a diver is missing, in trouble under water, in trouble on the surface, needs first aid
What to do when a diver is missing, in trouble under water, in trouble on the surface, needs first aid
Swim Instructor's Corner [16589]
Guidance from the Red Cross for Swimming Instructors and Lifeguards
Guidance from the Red Cross for Swimming Instructors and Lifeguards
Swimming Pool Pest Management [24867]
A Training Guide for Commercial Pesticide Applicators & Swimming Pool Operators
A Training Guide for Commercial Pesticide Applicators & Swimming Pool Operators
Swimming Pools & Bathing Places Safety [23948]
Reflects the swimming pool and spa safety and water quality recommendations of NSPSI
[23948] Reflects the swimming pool and spa safety and water quality recommendations of NSPSI
Swimming Pools and Bathing Places [11556]
Control of Health Hazards in Swimming Pools and Bathing Facilities
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
Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for safe infant swimming programs
Technical Articles - Swimming Pools [16586]
Covers technical topics related to swimming pool operations - chlorination, TDS, leaks, etc.
Covers technical topics related to swimming pool operations - chlorination, TDS, leaks, etc.
Whirlpool Baths, Hot Tubs, and Spas [12154]
Whirlpools, spas, or hot tubs can be a source of health problems
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
Design and construction requirements for swimming pools in the State of WI
Yo-Yo Diving and the Risk of Decompression Illness [25774]
Recommendations from a research report conducted in the United Kingdom
Recommendations from a research report conducted in the United Kingdom
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