Research shows that as a pool surface becomes increasingly agitated, submerged bodies disappear from view. Sunlight, shadows, surface reflection and glare only serve to compound the problem. Learn more »
Pool Safety
Risk Management
Drowning Prevention Equation
Our opinion is that the best way to prevent child drowning is for lifeguards and pool patrons to work together in watching children. Learn more »
Pool Safety
Risk Management
Go beyond the Virginia Graeme Baker Act
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act still allows for single main drains in commercial swimming pools and spas, which can lead to serious injury. Our opinion is that the best and safest solution is properly sized and installed multiple main drains, and that single main drain configurations, even with a secondary anti-entrapment system, continue to present risk. Learn more »
Pool Safety
Risk Management
3 meter Diving Board Dangers
Old fashioned 3 meter diving stands pose a serious danger to children Learn more »
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Announcements
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ADA for Swimming Pools Made Clear
Public swimming pools must comply with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements by March 2012. Understanding the ADA requirements and which pools must comply is clear....
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VGB Rules Changed - Some pools now not compliant with law
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reversal vote makes thousands of pools non-compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGB)....
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2011 NDPA Summer Drowning Snapshot Now Available
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) said last week that nearly 1600 drownings were reported this summer....
