The Complete Swimming Pool Reference

Designed as a single, definitive reference on swimming pool safety and management, The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 2nd edition, includes important chapters on first aid, lifeguarding, pool maintenance, hot tub and spa sections. This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for all those who own, operate or work at swimming pools. The second edition is bigger and better than ever and combines technical aspects of pool operations manuals with practical information of water safety texts. This popular book has been expanded to 30 chapters with the latest information available on a variety of topics.

Tom Griffiths, Ed.D. is the Director of Aquatics and Safety Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics at The Pennsylvania State University. He oversees four indoor swimming pools, a large 50-meter outdoor pool and a state-of -the-art fitness center. As the Safety Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics, he is also responsible for safety for athletic and recreational sports on the University Park campus. Dr. Griffiths teaches the Aquatic Facility Operators (AFO) course and the Better Beach Management course for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). He is a prolific writer, speaker and designer who has written five textbooks and has published more than 300 articles. In 2003, NRPA awarded his lifetime efforts in water safety with their prestigious "Distinguished Aquatic Professional."