Pre-sales begin 23 December 2008 for chapters to pre-order their new materials from Staywell.
Only Chapters can pre-order these materials from 23 December 2008 to 25 January 2009.
Shipping of chapter ordered materials will begin on 27 February 2009 or as soon as the program releases.
ARC instructors can begin pre-ordering materials directly from Staywell on 26 January 2009. Instructor's registered on "Instructor's Corner" or "ShopStaywell.com" will receive an email to alert them that the program materials are available for pre-sale.
Instructors should check "Instructor's Corner" for program and instructor updates .
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Aquatic Providers - Are you prepared for the VGB Safety Act?
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGBSA) is scheduled for enforcement on 19 December 2008. If you are a pool operator, you need to understand this legislation.
The VGBSA was enacted to help ensure the safety of the public who use pools and spas. The legislation requires that public pools and spas be equipped with certified drain covers or grates that meet the required ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standards and safety measures to prevent entrapment and evisceration.
In summary, the act states that public pools which are currently in operation must be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act by December 19, 2008. Pools which operate on a seasonal basis and are not currently in operation have until their first day of operation for the coming season to be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Safety Act (VGBSA).
Because of some unexpected circumstances which have affected the ability of many facilities to be able to comply with the VGBSA by December 19, many aquatic professionals have been and are communicating with their respective members of Congress and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to request a delay in the effective date of the legislation. Further information regarding this may be obtained through your state park and recreation office or from the National Park and Recreation Association (www.nrpa.org).
For more information on the Virginia Graeme Baker Safety Act, please see the following documents from the Consumer Product Safety Commission or visit the following websites –
Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cpsc.gov/whatsnew.html
Aquatics International: http://www.aquaticsintl.com/poolsafety/08safety_faq.html
National Swimming Pool Foundation: www.nspf.org
National Recreation and Park Association: www.nrpa.org
NBC’s Today Show “Is Your Local Pool Safe?” segment: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/28251182#28251182
If you are a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor, then check out this information for the safety of your young patrons and to ensure that your facility is in compliance with this new requirement.
The VGBSA was enacted to help ensure the safety of the public who use pools and spas. The legislation requires that public pools and spas be equipped with certified drain covers or grates that meet the required ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standards and safety measures to prevent entrapment and evisceration.
In summary, the act states that public pools which are currently in operation must be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act by December 19, 2008. Pools which operate on a seasonal basis and are not currently in operation have until their first day of operation for the coming season to be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Safety Act (VGBSA).
Because of some unexpected circumstances which have affected the ability of many facilities to be able to comply with the VGBSA by December 19, many aquatic professionals have been and are communicating with their respective members of Congress and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to request a delay in the effective date of the legislation. Further information regarding this may be obtained through your state park and recreation office or from the National Park and Recreation Association (www.nrpa.org).
For more information on the Virginia Graeme Baker Safety Act, please see the following documents from the Consumer Product Safety Commission or visit the following websites –
Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cpsc.gov/whatsnew.html
Aquatics International: http://www.aquaticsintl.com/poolsafety/08safety_faq.html
National Swimming Pool Foundation: www.nspf.org
National Recreation and Park Association: www.nrpa.org
NBC’s Today Show “Is Your Local Pool Safe?” segment: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/28251182#28251182
If you are a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor, then check out this information for the safety of your young patrons and to ensure that your facility is in compliance with this new requirement.
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