Last week a new piece of legislation was proposed by Representative Larry Howes (R) District: 04B which we believe underminds the integrity and effectiveness of the Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act. We are working with the CPSC, the MDH and representatives from both the House and the Senate to discuss...
By Haley Walker, Alice Rossignol and Emma Ogutu
Maintaining a pool to be healthy and safe is not easy. And Kevin Hoard would know.
As a certified pool operator at Michigan State University, he’s had 70 hours of official pool maintenance training.
“It updates us on the current codes, concerns and disease prevention,” Hoard said. “It makes sure we’re in compliance with the...
January 12th, 2010 @ 12:33pm
By Randall Jeppesen
UTAH COUNTY -- Six Utah County swimming pools or spas have been shut down over the past week because inspectors say they haven't made required improvements to meet federal safety standards.
Just over two years ago the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was signed into law to make sure pool drains couldn't suck,...
One of the luxuries you can have at home is to have a swimming pool. This is one venue where the whole family can enjoy on the weekends or wear off the excruciating heat during the hottest days. Also, this additional home feature contributes to the value of your property. On the other hand, as this structure is a means of recreation and fun, there are specific pool safety guidelines that...
A 4-year-old girl who was deaf drowned Sunday in a neighbor's pool in northwest Harris County marking the region's first child drowning of the new year, authorities said.
The child"s mother called 911 around 9 a.m. after realizing the girl had been missing for a few minutes from the home in the 17400 block of Laguna Trail, said Harris County Sheriff's Office spokesman Deputy Thomas...
The Onslow County Commissioners have adopted a new ordinance they hope will prevent drownings and injuries.
According to the safe kids coalition, drowning is the number 2 accidental injury related killer of children ages one to 14 across the U.S.
The Onslow County Commissioners have adopted a new ordinance they hope will prevent drownings and injuries.
Starting next...
You've seen the headlines. Children hurt, trapped, disemboweled, and even killed by pool drains.
In December 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Act took effect. It's named after a 7-year old girl killed by a pool drain. The act requires anti-entrapment, domed shaped drain covers instead of the old flat ones - which can be dangerous.
"Especially for older pools, pools on direct...
The agency will hear comments from stakeholders on Nov. 4 in Bethesda, Md., and says it intends to amend the guidance, adding a sentence about the importance of proper flow rates and drain cover fastener integrity.
Oct 23, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday it will hold a public hearing Nov. 4 in Bethesda, Md., to hear from "all interested parties"...
Californians who Comply with the Pool Spa & Safety Act Now –Don’t have to Worry
WASHINGTON, DC – October 14, 2009 –—Though he vetoed many of the 700 bills on his desk, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger showed safety is a top priority when he signed a key piece of pool safety legislation into law over the weekend. The law, which was sponsored by Bill Emmerson, R-Redlands, and...
Investigation into Entrapment Case of 8/24/2009 at Key Colony Pool
Incident
On 8/24/2009 at approximately 10:00 AM a small child about 3 years old became entrapped in a plumbing line of the Key Colony Pool located at 235 Crandon BLVD, Key Biscayne, Florida. The child was rescued by Fire Department after hours of labor to free the child. The Fire...
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