According to the latest data reported by The National Safety Council, each year over 7,000 cases of drowning are reported in United States. Unfortunately, most of the victims are under the age of 15 years.
You may have witnessed many catastrophic events mainly due to the carelessness and incompetence of the administration of the swimming facilities. Despite the fact that swimming is regarded as a wonderful physical and recreational exercise, a failure to follow some safety guidelines may lead to devastating life-changing fatal injuries and accidents.
You may have witnessed many catastrophic events mainly due to the carelessness and incompetence of the administration of the swimming facilities. Despite the fact that swimming is regarded as a wonderful physical and recreational exercise, a failure to follow some safety guidelines may lead to devastating life-changing fatal injuries and accidents.
To avoid any such life threatening conditions for swimmers, and any potential lawsuits, the municipality and public pools should adopt safety measures such as lifeguards with appropriate stands to foresee an accident and respond adequately.
What factors must be considered while installing life guards?
It is imperative to understand that numerous factors may affect the suitability of the lifeguard stands; such as
(1) Illumination for higher levels of lightening
(2) Height above grade, for lifeguards to have a distant look
(3) The inform lifeguards with the effect of wind conditions
(4) Surface turbulence on visibility of lifeguards using mannequins and silhouettes, and
(5) The portability of lifeguard stands at a mixed-use swimming pool that alternates between recreational and competitive swimming events.
Analysis and Recommendations for pool lifeguard stands:
We know of a municipality who was looking to introduce some changes to make one of its outdoor pools safer by installing new lifeguard stands. To provide the recommendations for the purchase of lifeguard stands, we reviewed the pool facility thoroughly and look after all appropriate measures before the installation. After considering all possible safety measures, we provided recommendations that entails:
(1) Options for proper style, construction and height of lifeguard stands
(2) Proper placement of the lifeguard stands for optimum supervision of swimming activities, and
(3) That all lifeguards be required to wear polarized sunglasses while on duty to reduce glare on the water surface and aid in victim recognition.
Lifeguards are trained professional swimmers who are able to provide emergency rescue measures to ensure a safe environment at pools and public beaches for swimmers. Needless to say that having such facilities in your pool can help you in gaining the confidence of your customers and also help in minimizing your liabilities.
What factors must be considered while installing life guards?
It is imperative to understand that numerous factors may affect the suitability of the lifeguard stands; such as
(1) Illumination for higher levels of lightening
(2) Height above grade, for lifeguards to have a distant look
(3) The inform lifeguards with the effect of wind conditions
(4) Surface turbulence on visibility of lifeguards using mannequins and silhouettes, and
(5) The portability of lifeguard stands at a mixed-use swimming pool that alternates between recreational and competitive swimming events.
Analysis and Recommendations for pool lifeguard stands:
We know of a municipality who was looking to introduce some changes to make one of its outdoor pools safer by installing new lifeguard stands. To provide the recommendations for the purchase of lifeguard stands, we reviewed the pool facility thoroughly and look after all appropriate measures before the installation. After considering all possible safety measures, we provided recommendations that entails:
(1) Options for proper style, construction and height of lifeguard stands
(2) Proper placement of the lifeguard stands for optimum supervision of swimming activities, and
(3) That all lifeguards be required to wear polarized sunglasses while on duty to reduce glare on the water surface and aid in victim recognition.
Lifeguards are trained professional swimmers who are able to provide emergency rescue measures to ensure a safe environment at pools and public beaches for swimmers. Needless to say that having such facilities in your pool can help you in gaining the confidence of your customers and also help in minimizing your liabilities.
