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Accident
An event that results in injury or ill health (HSE. 2004. Investigating accidents and incidents. HSG245, first edition).
An "accident" is a separate, identifiable, unintended incident that causes physical...
This interactive dashboard presents national-level data for unintentional drowning fatalities worldwide. Drowning fatality data is adjusted according to national population data to provide an injury rate per 100,000 people. Her...
Trends in UK workplace drowning incidents and fatalities
- There have been 23 fatal drownings and 69 non-fatal drownings in workplaces between 2015-2022.
- Fatal and non-fatal drowning incidents at work are very low, at fewer ...
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This article looks at three key messages around the green energy transition in the UK public swimming pool sector.
Macro-economic context to climate change and the leisure sector
Energy self-sufficiency is the largest busine...
There is some evidence that eating before swimming increases the risk of vomiting, particularly in infants. However, no evidence supports eating before swimming as a cause of drowning. The ILS has published a comprehensi...
Some pools have undercrofts underneath the pool tank, which staff can access via a ladder, typically in the plant room. Undercrofts are an excellent example of a confined space. These spaces pose additional hazards to wo...
Lifeguards need to take care of their skin. The role of a lifeguard can provide several skin complaints, including:
- Sunburn - through lifeguarding in direct sunlight
- Chemical burns - through the spillage of hazardou ...
Those providing poolside supervision should wear a distinctive uniform or clothing that enables pool users to distinguish those providing poolside supervision from other employees at the pool. There is no requirement for...
Hypoxic training has no formal definition. We describe hypoxic training as 'extended breath-holding undertaken to enhance sports performance'.
Hazards
Hypoxic training can result in a sudden loss of consciousness, ...
There is no formal definition of a hydrospin exercise bike. We define a hydrospin bike as 'an exercise bike designed for use whilst submerged in water'.
Hazards
Being aware of the hazards presented by a hydrospin bike...
