The latest in beach safety research
This blog is a space to share the latest on beach safety research. We provide information and updates on our own projects, and also love to share what others in the community are up to. If you would like to submit a blog, please get in touch
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Lifeguard Data Collection
Lifeguard data has been used in drowning research since the 1980s, and a few challenges have previously been identified. However, what and how that information is recorded hasn’t been formally examined until now.
Lifeguard Data Collection Shared - WCDP 2019
Dr. Andrew Schmidt from Lifeguards Without Borders presented preliminary results from the International Lifeguard Data Collection Survey at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Durban, South Africa - thanks Andrew!
Background: Lifeguard Data Collection Survey
Back in 2017 at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Vancouver, a group of us lifeguard-researcher-nerd types were talking at the International Drowning Researcher’s Alliance (IDRA) meeting.