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The NASCO Lifeguard Manual can be downloaded by anyone-feel free to leverage any material you find useful. The only thing that we ask is that you tell people that this material comes from NASCO. Even though though the material is being made available for your use, it is still copyrighted and the property of NASCO.
Our mission is “To Reduce the Loss of Life Due to Drowning” and if this manual can help you in any way to achieve our mission then feel free to use it.
The lifeguard manual is in both a Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat format. It is set up to be printed on both sides of paper, so the margins are different on alternate pages.
Please note that the Lifeguard manual is subject to change as new research and information becomes available. The lifeguard manual was revised December 2008 and is the version to use for 2009 season.
Click on headings below to download the NASCO Lifeguard Manual.
NASCO Lifeguard Manual 2008 Revision (PDF Format)
NASCO Lifeguard Manual 2008 Revision (Word Format)
Click on headings below to download NASCO Safety Bulletins.
Protect yourself from the sun.
Potential danger to people with breathing problems by swimming in heavily chlorinated pool.
Drowning dangers assoicated with unprotected and/or decorative founds and ponds.
Bacterial contamination of places you may not think are contaminated.
