Mehdi Ardakani’s Post

👇🏼Definitely worth 30mins of your time and reflection with Kurt Cordice presenting on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Drowning Prevention and Aquatics.

Special thanks to Lifesaving Society Canada for hosting another amazing webinar “Setting the Bar: Navigating and Implementing Lifesaving Society Standards” and great presentations by Sean Duffy (Ontario Vice President Management Training) and Brian Connors (National Standards Commissioner) explained how Lifesaving Society develops Safety Standards to enhance safety in aquatic facilities at national and provincial levels, SSC process approval map for standards development, the cycle of standards review, and commonly used references. It was great to know that Life Saving Society Ontario has an eye on the use of emerging technologies for drowning detection in swimming pools as an extra layer of safety, and hope to hear more in the future about regulating the use of emerging technologies in swimming pools as part of national safety standards in Canada. If you are interested to know about upcoming webinars or watching the above-mentioned webinar please visit: https://lnkd.in/gqTbqQqn #sensowarn #drowningprevention #lifesavingsocietycanada #lifegurds #watersafety #safetystandards #standards #AI #Technology

A serene poolside experience is not just about crystal-clear waters; it's about the assurance of a hygienic aquatic environment. In this blog, we delve into the vital role that TCCA Company plays in creating liquid tranquility, setting new standards in pool hygiene that elevate the swimming experience to unparalleled heights. https://lnkd.in/gbBQ58n2

Elevated levels of harmful bacteria have been found at Wales’ first official river bathing site.   Wild swimmers have been advised to stay out of the River Wye at The Warren, a pebble beach near Hay-on-Wye, Powys, after high levels of E.coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria were found. The levels of both bacteria found were five and seven times higher respectively than the lowest quality standard considered "sufficient".   Mr Bullough, of campaign group Friends of the River Wye, said: "These two bacteria are tested for because they are markers of the presence of sewage.”.   Welsh Water said: “We are committed to playing our part to help protect river water quality. This is why we have invested £53m over the past 12 months on seven schemes to help improve the quality of the River Wye, which have all been completed ahead of schedule.”.   #Water #Pollution #WaterPollution #Rivers #Environment #World #UK   This content is jointly prepared by ZWEEC Analytics Pte Ltd and ripple2wave. Follow us for more interesting content on #water and #sustainability.   Sourced from: https://lnkd.in/gMM64JVY

Elevated levels of harmful bacteria have been found at Wales’ first official river bathing site.   Wild swimmers have been advised to stay out of the River Wye at The Warren, a pebble beach near Hay-on-Wye, Powys, after high levels of E.coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria were found. The levels of both bacteria found were five and seven times higher respectively than the lowest quality standard considered "sufficient".   Mr Bullough, of campaign group Friends of the River Wye, said: "These two bacteria are tested for because they are markers of the presence of sewage.”.   Welsh Water said: “We are committed to playing our part to help protect river water quality. This is why we have invested £53m over the past 12 months on seven schemes to help improve the quality of the River Wye, which have all been completed ahead of schedule.”.   #Water #Pollution #WaterPollution #Rivers #Environment #World #UK   This content is jointly prepared by ripple2wave and ZWEEC Analytics Pte Ltd. Follow us for more interesting content on #water and #sustainability.   Sourced from: https://lnkd.in/gMM64JVY

As we dive into Water Safety Month, let’s ensure our swimming areas are up to code and safe for everyone. In Haines City, we prioritize your safety with specific requirements for residential pools: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Keep your pools clean, sanitary, and in good repair. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: All pools deeper than 24 inches must have barriers at least 48 inches tall, with self-closing and self-latching gates to prevent unsupervised access. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Florida law requires residential pools to have at least one safety feature, such as a pool barrier that isolates the pool from the home, alarms on doors and windows that access the pool, or an approved pool cover. Remember, these measures are not just recommendations—they are requirements designed to prevent accidents and save lives. Let's make sure our swimming experiences are both fun and safe! For information regarding code and ordinances visit: https://lnkd.in/gmr649ni #HainesCity #HainesCityPolice #WaterSafetyMonth #WaterSafety #PoolSafety #CodeCompliance

Great news! Real-time water quality monitors are being installed at #wildswimming spots in Dorset, Somerset and Hampshire, and two coastal sites in Bournemouth. The #artificialintelligence-based monitoring system is designed to help people assess immediate risk of getting ill from water polluted with bacteria. Quoted in The Guardian, Ruth Barden, Director of Environmental Solutions at Wessex Water and Visiting Industrial Fellow at the University of Bath Institute for Sustainability, said "One of the biggest criticisms of the current bathing water classification system is that people may be swimming at a location all year, and it is only when the final classification is published that they realise what the quality has been. “We want people to be able to enjoy and use their watercourses without putting themselves in danger. But collecting this data is also helpful for us to understand what level of impact our assets are having on water quality – if any – and what the solutions could be to rectify that.” 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g-YMwEw7 #pollution #swimming #rivers #ai

All over the world, most government waterway strategies, plans, overviews and reports have something in common. There is little on-the-water activity data being utilised to help inform decision making and measure strategic objectives. Next week I look forward to debriefing the Australia and New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group and the Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee on how anonymised, aggregated boating activity data can be leveraged to make waterways safer. It's energising to see that regulators are increasingly keen to engage with industry to explore the challenge of harnessing new data sources to enhance insights on boating activity and waterway use.

While the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) may not be required in your state, it is the standard of care in the industry. The MAHC has some great guideline around minimum initial and ongoing training for your team! Pre-Service (before your team takes the stand) should include site-specific policies and procedures including lifeguard zones, rotations, minimum staffing and EAPS, a demonstration of site-specific safety skills, review of facility & attraction rules, and verification of skills proficiency. You should also have a solid in-service plan in place that includes how often your team will train, how you're tracking certifications, and opportunities for your team to demonstrate test-ready skills. Don't forget to DOCUMENT the 3 Ws - who attended, when was training held, and what did you cover! And always remember that your local or state codes may require additional training! For more information on the MAHC, visit cmahc.org! #Swimming #WaterWatcherbyAOAP #SwimSafe #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #PoolSafety #SwimSmart #AOAP #mahc #cmahc

🔆 Obtain a greater understanding of children with additional needs in aquatic programs. Get started on the keyword sign journey with basic words to start building your knowledge. Learn more about Adapted Aquatics here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gutG_gy2 #WorldWideSwim #WorldWideSwimSchool #SwimmingSafety #WaterSafety #SwimTeacher #SwimCoach #AdaptedAquatics #AquaticPrograms