safety

Sunburn is Canceled! | SPF 101

Since we were kids, we’ve always been told to wear sunscreen before going outside. Did you consider how important sunscreen was then? Probably not. Luckily for you, your family probably took it upon themselves to make sure that your sunscreen was always properly applied. Now that we’re older, it’s up to us to make sure that our skin is protected…

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How to Report an Emergency

Unexpected events can happen while you’re on duty, so it’s important to understand how to handle an emergency situation. Sometimes your First Aid training will be all that’s necessary to resolve an emergency. In other cases, you may need to call 9-1-1. These situations can feel stressful, but it’s important to remain calm and quickly summon the proper local authorities….

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Signs of Drowning

May is National Water Safety Month! As lifeguards, you already know a lot about water safety, but a refresher is always helpful! Plus, this blog can be a great resource to educate friends and family!  According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional deaths. As a lifeguard, it’s important to know what to look…

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Poster Contest!

Reveal your inner artist! May is National Water Safety month, and lifeguards are refreshed on all things water safety! Share your expertise through a pool-inspired water safety poster. Submit your poster design to be entered into our 2019 Water Safety poster contest. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Target, and their poster will be featured on all…

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4 Summer Safety Tips

The weather is slowly heating up! Make sure you’re super summer safe this year. Summer has the potential to expose us to threats that we don’t have to worry about as much during cooler months. Here are 4 tips to help you beat the heat and survive summer! Stay Hydrated The most essential tip to surviving summer heat is to…

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Spring Break Countdown!

It’s been a long, cold winter, and you’re probably amped for a well earned spring break. You’ve earned it! Here are a few tips and tricks to get you ready for your road trip or beach vacay. Book now Booking your trip now could save you big bucks. The longer you wait to book your hotel, flights, etc., the more…

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Staying Safe on the Lifeguard Stand

Everyone who’s heard the airline safety speech knows this important rule: you must place the oxygen mask over yourself before helping others. We learn that this logic comes from the idea that if you are unable to breathe, you will not be able to help others breathe. We think that it’s important for our Lifeguards to remember this too —…

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Lifeguard Safety Videos

We scoured the internet to find you the best and most helpful lifeguard safety videos. Take a second (or two) to check out these videos:   Lifeguard like an Athlete (video by AquaticSafetyGroup):   Float – Drowning Prevention Program by Aquatic Safety (video by AquaticSafetyGroup):   The Complex Quadriplex of Lifeguard Blindness (video by AquaticSafetyGroup):   Lifeguard Commandments: No Texting…

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