Aquatic Safety Experts Respond to Rise in Drowning Deaths

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A Vital Signs report released in May 2024 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning increase of drowning deaths in the United States for the…

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Where Have All the High Dives Gone?

For the past 35 years or so, high dives (diving boards that are three-meters or 10-feet tall) have been disappearing from public and private swimming pools across the United States.…

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Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Chronicles Book Release

Tom Griffiths, Ed.D., Aquatic Safety Expert with DJS Associates released his latest publication on March 30, 2024.  Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Chronicles intertwines nostalgic memories with case studies and other tales…

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Rash Resort: Lazy River, Negligent Records

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Case Summary: During the busy Memorial Day Weekend, a three-year-old boy visiting a large beach front resort in North Carolina received severe chemicals burns to his upper legs, thighs, and…

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