Safety

National Safety Action Plan Writers Release Life Jacket Recommendations

The U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan Coalition has published national recommendations for U.S. Coast Guard Approved PFD and Life Jacket Use

ILCIRA Issues Call for Participation in Critical Incident Survey

Retention Pond Drowning Results in Major Settlement Amount

CPSC Issues Warning to Destroy ‘Relaxing Baby’ Swim Float

The Lifeguard Supervisor Checklist

WLSL to Roll Out in June

A New Era: The Leaders Moving the Aquatics Industry Forward

ISHOF Presents Water Safety Honors

California Passes Every Child a Swimmer Bill

Industry Responds to Additional Federal Cuts

U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan Forms Nonprofit

Former Olympian Elizabeth Beisel Becomes AOAP Spokesperson

SWIM Act Reintroduced

News in Aquatics-March 2025

WHO Releases 2024 Drowning Report

Water Safety Drills for the Public

Latest Model Aquatic Health Code Released

Starfish Launches Online Course for Consumers

Building Communities, One Pool at a Time: Insights from a Parks and Rec Leader

NDPA Taps Advocacy Veteran as Interim Executive Director

Legislation Introduced to Make Swimming Lessons More Affordable

Katchmarchi to Leave the National Drowning Prevention Alliance

The Value of Lifeguards to Our Mission

Water-Safety Legislation Promotes Lessons and Education

We Have the Tools to Stop Suction Entrapment

Child Killed in Suction Entrapment at Houston Hotel

Avoiding Suction Entrapment

How You Can Contribute to the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan

Justin Wiley Honored with 2024 Aquatics International Power Award

Julie Lopiccolo and Jonathan St. Clair Honored in 2024 Aquatics International Power Issue

Alissa Magrum Recognized with 2024 Aquatics International Power Award

Alison Petri Named in Aquatics International’s 2024 Power Issue

The ZAC Foundation’s Ferraro and Cohn Recognized in AI Power Issue

American Red Cross’ Bill Ramos Highlighted in Aquatics International Power Issue

Pam Cannell of NDPA Honored in Aquatics International Power Issue

Mastering AEDs for Lifeguards

Aquatic Law Conference to Take Place

Lifeguard Drills for Working in Multiples

SNAPkids of Berkeley, Calif. Gains Best of Aquatics Designation

City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Showcased in Best of Aquatics Issue

Learn These Drills for Multiple Lifeguards, Victims and Routes

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Names 2023 Scholarship Winners

National Water Safety Plan Officially Launches

2023 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Draws Thousands Globally

University of Nebraska Medical Center Monroe-Meyer Institute Named a 2023 Dream Design

Learn the Latest Highlights in Aquatics and Swimming Pool News

Lifeguarding Drills to Help Master Teamwork

Florida License Plate Raises Funds for Swim Lessons

How to Train Lifeguards on Infant Rescue

U.S. Water Safety Action Plan Imminent as California Releases Its Own

Texas City Makes Changes After Brain Amoeba Death

Diversity in Aquatics’ Miriam Lynch Featured in Aquatics International Power Issue

Bill O’Melia of Drennen’s Dreams Honored in Aquatics International Power Issue

Oregon Health Inspector John Mason Named in Aquatics International Power Issue

Stephanie Shook of the American Red Cross Receives Aquatics International Power Issue Honor

Morag Mackay Earns Aquatics International Power Issue Honor

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Prepares to Update Key Standards

Safety Above the Waterline

Lifeguard Training: Getting in the Mix

NDPA Initiates Collaborations to Advance Drowning Prevention and Education

Retention Ponds: Drowning Hazards Hidden in Full View

5 Steps We Can Take Now to Counter Pandemic Impact on Drownings

Drowning is NEVER Funny

Industry Adapts to Changes in National Pool Drain Cover Standard

Bill Proposed to Renew VGB Grant Financing

Developing a Common Language About Swimming Pool Color

National Water Safety Plan Underway

Devising Layers of Safety at Aquatics Facilities

Avoiding Pool Chemical-Associated Health Events

Philly’s Kappen Aquatic Center Honored in Best of Aquatics

Town of Marana Parks and Rec Receives Best of Aquatics Recognition

National Drowning Prevention Alliance Takes Fall Symposium Online

Water Ride Accident Kills Child, Seriously Injures Brother

Learn the Steps to Opening in the Second COVID Summer

The Crux of the Job: Keeping Patrons Safe

Florida Passes First-of-its-Kind Swimming Bill

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Takes Place In Person for 2021

Tread-a-Thon Organizers Seek to Break Record

Why Swim Coaches and Instructors Should Never Also Serve Simultaneously as Lifeguards

Florida Introduces Legislation to Help Make Every Child a Swimmer

Controlling External Bleeding

Big Blue Launches Rapid Growth Plan

Three Ways to Reduce Liability at Your Pool

Drain Cover Standard Sees Implementation Delay

AquaBliss Pools Gives Back by Supporting Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Efforts

Joe Vassallo of Paragon Pools Joins CPSC Safety Campaign

CombiTile Offers CombiLock

COVID-19 Spikes Mean Different Things to Different Aquatics Facilities

Learn the Keys to Successful Pool Cover Installation

Starfish Releases Swim Lesson Guide

The Potential for Bacteria Testing in Commercial Swimming Pools

Aquatics Groups Form Alliance in Response to COVID-19

An Employee at Your Aquatics Facility Says They May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19. What Next?

Check Out These Guidance Documents for Reopening Your Aquatics Facilities

About Using Pool Water to Disinfect Objects and Surfaces Against COVID-19

Virtual NDPA Conference Breaks Record

UPDATED: Pennsylvania to Greenlight Construction After Coronavirus-Related Shutdown

The Coronavirus and Aquatics Facility Safety

WLSL Offers Flexible Dates in Response to Coronavirus

Covid-19: The Latest from Hanley Wood

DOL Publishes Guidelines for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

How Secure Are Your Perimeters?

Readiness Response Drills for Pairs

New Jersey Considers Mandatory Water Education in Schools

Two Aquatics-Related Bills Open Florida Legislative Session

Breckenridge Recreation Center of Colorado Gains 2019 Best of Aquatics Recognition

City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Takes Best of Aquatics Honor

Davie Aquatics Profiled in 2019 Best of Aquatics Issue

City of Spokane Aquatics Gains Best of Aquatics Honor

Try These Rescuer Positioning Drills

Second Florida Bill Addresses Water Safety Education in Schools

Florida Pool and Swimming Organizations Explore Learn-to-Swim Bill

Learn How to Manage the Risk of a Lightning Event

NSF Standard Now Covers Safety Flooring

CPSC Releases Drowning Statistics for Summer 2019

A Bolt and a Clap: Part 2 of the Survey on Lightning and Aquatics Facilities

Glove Up! Lifeguards Can Learn to Streamline Glove Application

Video Addresses Chemical Gas Incidents

MAHC Committee Recommends New CYA Parameters

Another Amoeba Death Blamed on a Waterpark

CPSC Approves Drain-Cover Standard Update

AOAP Grant Deadline Approaching

New Jersey Bill Would Require K-12 Water-Safety Education

Lowry Grant Awarded to Pueblo Dept. of Public Health and Environment

Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code Names New Executive Director

Texas Adopts Industry Code, Avoids Loss of Plumbing Regulator

Survey Shows Continued Inconsistencies in Lightning Protocol

Goldfish Swim School Kicks Off Fundraiser for USA Swimming Foundation

Learn the Finer Points About Three Oft-Misunderstood Aspects of Water Sanitization

Industry Readies for National Water Safety Month

NPDA Releases Video Addressing Diving Mask Safety

NDPA Rolls Out New Programs

AOAP and Starfish Team Up for AqP Designation

Looking for Government-Sponsored Safety Programs in Your Area? CPSC Offers Grants

New Texas Bill Would Name APSP Code for Municipalities

Texas Bill Proposes Adoption of APSP-Backed Code

Seven Peaks Provo, Utah’s Largest Waterpark Reopening After Nearly Two Years

Registration Open for 10th Annual World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Krayzelburg Swim School Changes Name, Starts Franchising

Consummate Technician: Steve Barnes Honored in Annual Aquatics Intl Power Issue

Champion Swimmers Find Success Running Swim Schools

Safety Steward: Kelly Gaines is a 2019 AI Power Person, Honored for Safety

Weekly Warm-Up: Smooth Transitions Part 4

Devoted Messenger: Michele Long of the City of Mesa Fire and Medical Dept. Honored for Outreach

2019 New Products: Safety

S.R. Smith Debuts Safety Cover for Velocity Starting Block

Rose Bowl Aquatic Center Settles Child Sex-Abuse Lawsuit

Pool Equip’s Custom Safety Pads are CPSC-Certified

Weekly Warm-Up: Smooth Transitions Part 3

Mist Cooling Introduces Retractable Swimming Pool Anchors for Safety Covers