Aquatic Safety Standards
The Lifesaving Society and most aquatic professionals understand
that the provincial legislation governing aquatic facilities does
not contemplate all of the issues that face operators on a
day-to-day basis. These issues, if not addressed, may be a source
of risk and contribute ultimately to a serious injury or
fatality.
To minimize risk, an operator needs to understand not only what
these risk-issues are, but also what is the accepted standard of
care in that particular area of operation. In addition, operators
often seek guidance from the Lifesaving Society when establishing
safe operating practices. These standards also help to reduce
risk.
The Society develops position statements and standards, which
can contribute significantly to improved levels of safety in
Ontario's public swimming areas. Position statements and standards
may become the basis for future legislation.
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The Lifesaving Society Standards Committee undertakes a
formalized method of developing aquatic position statements and
standards. The Society collaborates provincially, nationally and
internationally with agencies, affiliates and other stakeholders on
the subject of developing position statements and standards on
aquatic issues and publishes these standards in the Lifesaving
Society Standards Journals.