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Lifeguard for Life
The Campaign   Only 62% of lifeguards and instructors believe that their profession is valued by society. Yet every day, lifeguards face new challenges, save lives, and help prevent accidents. From moments of intense pressure to the satisfaction of making a difference, discover the stories of four lifeguards that highlight the complexity of their role and the meaningful impact they have on people's lives.* Source: Survey conducted among 328 lifeguards and instructors, Léger, 2024.   Lifeguards …
Lifeguard for Life
The Campaign   Only 62% of lifeguards and instructors believe that their profession is valued by society. Yet every day, lifeguards face new challenges, save lives, and help prevent accidents. From moments of intense pressure to the satisfaction of making a difference, discover the stories of four lifeguards that highlight the complexity of their role and the meaningful impact they have on people's lives.* Source: Survey conducted among 328 lifeguards and instructors, Léger, 2024.   Lifeguards …
Prevention Campaigns
Raising Awareness to Prevent Drowning Fulfilling our mission begins with raising public awareness about the importance of drowning prevention and the prevention of water-related injuries. Thanks to the valued collaboration of lg2 and numerous partners, we develop awareness campaigns, media initiatives, and impactful communication tools that help influence behaviours and promote aquatic safety. On Your Screens Our advertising campaigns are designed to educate and raise awareness among Quebecers …
Prevention Campaigns
Raising Awareness to Prevent Drowning Fulfilling our mission begins with raising public awareness about the importance of drowning prevention and the prevention of water-related injuries. Thanks to the valued collaboration of lg2 and numerous partners, we develop awareness campaigns, media initiatives, and impactful communication tools that help influence behaviours and promote aquatic safety. On Your Screens Our advertising campaigns are designed to educate and raise awareness among Quebecers …
Safety tips
Inaccessibility Fencing Fences and gates are essential for limiting access to the pool and preventing accidents. They must not only prevent access to the pool from neighbouring properties, but also create a secure barrier between the pool and the house. In-ground pools, semi-in-ground pools, and temporary pools less than 1.4 m high must be enclosed by a fence on all sides. For above-ground pools, any deck, platform, or terrace providing access to the pool must also be enclosed to control …
Check Compliance
Whether in-ground, above-ground, inflatable, or portable, residential pools present a real risk of drowning, especially for young children. Incidents often occur when a child briefly escapes adult supervision and gains access to a pool that is not adequately secured. In many drowning cases, children were not even intending to go swimming. It only takes a few seconds for a child to access a pool from the house or backyard and find themselves in danger. Self-Assessment Forms To determine whether …
Residential Pools
A Perfect Swim Starts with Planning With the arrival of warmer weather, the desire to enjoy swimming naturally returns. Between purchasing the products needed to maintain a pool and creating an inviting outdoor living space, it can be easy to focus primarily on comfort and appearance. However, the safety and compliance of pool installations should never be overlooked. Too often, the excitement of creating a backyard worthy of a magazine feature overshadows the essential measures needed to …
Safety tips
Inaccessibility Fencing Fences and gates are essential for limiting access to the pool and preventing accidents. They must not only prevent access to the pool from neighbouring properties, but also create a secure barrier between the pool and the house. In-ground pools, semi-in-ground pools, and temporary pools less than 1.4 m high must be enclosed by a fence on all sides. For above-ground pools, any deck, platform, or terrace providing access to the pool must also be enclosed to control …
Check Compliance
Whether in-ground, above-ground, inflatable, or portable, residential pools present a real risk of drowning, especially for young children. Incidents often occur when a child briefly escapes adult supervision and gains access to a pool that is not adequately secured. In many drowning cases, children were not even intending to go swimming. It only takes a few seconds for a child to access a pool from the house or backyard and find themselves in danger. Self-Assessment Forms To determine whether …
Residential Pools
A Perfect Swim Starts with Planning With the arrival of warmer weather, the desire to enjoy swimming naturally returns. Between purchasing the products needed to maintain a pool and creating an inviting outdoor living space, it can be easy to focus primarily on comfort and appearance. However, the safety and compliance of pool installations should never be overlooked. Too often, the excitement of creating a backyard worthy of a magazine feature overshadows the essential measures needed to …