Branche, Christine M.

Preface -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- A Brief history and background of lifeguarding services in the united states -- Events describing the efficacy of lifeguarding services in preventing drowning deaths -- Patron surveillance: a key component of lifeguarding services -- Use of design criteria to reduce drownings at lakefront facilities -- The Economic costs of drowning deaths -- Legal implications of providing lifeguard protection -- Decision maker's guide to lifeguard protection -- Summary and conclusions -- References -- Resource guide -- Appendix

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