Aquatic Safety Compendium CD Released by the National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) - The Most Comprehensive Resource for Attorneys, Aquatics Directors, Property Managers, Pool Builders, Risk Prevention Professionals and Law School Faculty.
The newly-published Aquatic Safety Compendium CD provides factual information that will assist attorneys, aquatic directors, property managers, pool builders, risk-prevention professionals and law school faculty in understanding risks based on an objective view of facts.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) December 27, 2004 -- The newly-published Aquatic Safety Compendium CD provides factual information that will assist attorneys, aquatic directors, property managers, pool builders, risk-prevention professionals and law school faculty in understanding risks based on an objective view of facts.
Despite the high relative safety of pools and spas, injuries are often catastrophic. The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) remains steadfast in its efforts to improve knowledge surrounding swimming pool and spa safety.
The Aquatic Safety Compendium CD contains comprehensive information on safety and legal issues. Authors include top experts in the aquatic industry:
Glen H. Egstrom, Ph.D.
William Ginsburg J.D.
Gerald Goldhaber, Ph.D
James Helton, MBA
Leon Kazarian, Dr.Ing.
M. W. Bud" Perinne, Ph.D.
William Rowley, Ph.D.
Melvin Rudov, Ph.D.
Randy Shively, B.S.
Kenneth A. Solomon, Ph.D.
These leading authorities contributed a great resource," says Thomas M. Lachocki, chief executive officer of the NSPF®. We are also grateful to Dr. Glen Egstrom for his first-rate editorial assistance."
The CD format makes it easy to access information from the imbedded table of contents. There is a navigation bar on each page, a search button and touch access to the reference lists. The numerous illustrations and video clips help the reader to comprehend the concepts presented.
This important reference manual on CD helps us traverse the knowledge gap surrounding aquatic injuries and the legal implications," states Lachocki.
Many professionals and litigators lack a broad understanding of the complexity surrounding catastrophic injuries due to the absence of scientific reviews in this field. In one landmark CD, the Aquatic Safety Compendium chapters address:
·Historical Perspective and Aquatic Safety
·Comparison of Risks In and Around Swimming Pools
·Fundamentals of Swimming Pool Law and the Legal Process
·Behavioral Aspects of Pool Safety
·Drowning Mechanics, Prevention and Management
·The Mechanics of Diving
·Biomechanics of Catastrophic Diving Injuries
·Suction Entrapment
·Alcohol, Other Drugs and Aquatic Safety
·Effectiveness of Warnings in Preventing Pool Diving Accidents
Contributing author William Ginsburg, J.D. comments, It is apparent...that the injuries involved in serious swimming pool cases are devastating and permanent. They present a challenge for litigants and lawyers to overcome in terms of the sympathy and horror they portend." The Aquatic Safety Compendium CD is an important tool that helps professionals clarify the merits of litigation, based on scientific information.
The Aquatic Safety Compendium is available from NSPF® for $495 per copy. Quantity discounts are available for orders of more than five copies. Orders may be placed by contacting NSPF® at 719-540-9119 or by downloading an order form at www.nspf.org and submitting by mail or by FAX to 719-540-2787.
The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) is a non-profit organization committed to improving public health by encouraging healthier living through aquatic education and research. The foundation works toward its mission with educational products, like the Aquatic Safety Compendium, Certified Pool-Spa Operator® training, Certified Pool Inspector training and the World Aquatic Health Conference.
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