It’s important for all lifeguards to be well informed and confident around chemicals. In some states lifeguards may be asked to regularly test the water quality and adjust the chlorination. That’s why all lifeguards are required to take the OSHA Chemical Handling webinar. This training teaches lifeguards how to safely work around chemicals that could be potentially hazardous. The OSHA…
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….
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…
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…
While we all know that proper supervision is the best way to avoid trouble in the water, sometimes it can be hard to spot IF there is any trouble at all. In many cases of water safety instances, swimmers may not show any signs of distress. The CDC stated that in 10% of child drowning accidents, the supervising adult was…
