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Time to Rethink How Pool Operators Protect Swimmers?
By
Michael Popke,
July 2012
The pool of excuses for not knowing how to swim shrinks every year. Last month, the third annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™, held at more than 100 aquatic facilities across the United States, attempted to teach an estimated 20,000 people to swim — for free.
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Trainer Shouldn't Have Told Client to 'Push Through' Pain
By
John T. Wolohan,
November 2010
After an apparent workout injury, telling a client to "push through it" is not a trainer's wisest course of action.
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10 Steps to Managing Critical Incidents at Commercial Pools
By
Michael Popke,
July 2010
Following 10 important steps before, during and after a critical incident can keep swimmers safe and aquatic facility operators out of legal trouble.
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How to Maintain Surfaces for Safety and Legal Protection
By
Paul Steinbach,
July 2010
Facility managers must remain grounded when keeping their sports surfaces safe, or else they may find themselves in a legal quagmire.
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Opportunities for Injury Abound in Rec Centers, Health Clubs
By
Nicholas Brown,
July 2010
Facility operators should consider the limitless opportunities for injury in their club or rec center.
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How to Recognize Dangers in Your Facility
By
Andrew Cohen,
July 2010
Your organization's fiscal health depends upon your ability to recognize dangers and deal with them.
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Lawsuit Shows Why College Recreation Centers Need Risk Management Plan
By
John T. Wolohan,
May 2010
A fitness center injury lawsuit illustrates the importance of a proper risk management plan.
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Due Diligence
By
Julie Anne Eason,
March 2007
You and your staff members need to know about and practice your facility's risk-management policies and procedures before an event happens. This means conducting safety sweeps, educating members about potential risks, understanding evacuation procedures, documenting accidents and having up-to-date insurance policies.
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A Risk Management Plan Starts with a Facility Audit
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John T. Wolohan,
11/1/2006
Development of a recreation facility risk management plan starts with a room-by-room inspection, where you try to anticipate the worst that could possibly happen.
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Lightning Prediction or Detection a Must, Experts Say
By
Michael Popke,
10/1/2006
Some form of lightning prediction or detection is better than none, experts say.
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