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Developing or modernizing a public waterfront requires consideration of many factors to create a bathing area that is safe, functional and suited to its environment. The Lifesaving Society supports municipalities, managers and organizations from the earliest stages of their projects, whether selecting a site, developing a new bathing area or improving an existing facility. Support Tailored to Each Project Every natural environment has its own unique characteristics. Support may cover various …

The Lifesaving Society’s accreditation program recognizes aquatic facilities that stand out for their practices in safety, supervision and risk management. The process provides an opportunity to assess current practices, support operators in their continuous improvement efforts and recognize facilities that meet the requirements established by the Lifesaving Society. A Continuous Improvement Approach Accreditation is not based solely on a one-time assessment. It is part of a structured process …

Audits Following a visit to your swimming area, our experts can prepare a report designed to optimize the operation and safety of your facility, whether it is a pool, wading pool, beach or water park. The Lifesaving Society’s aquatic safety audit service is designed to help swimming area owners and operators take a proactive approach to reducing the risk of drowning and other incidents. The purpose of an aquatic safety audit is to optimize the safety of both the people who use swimming areas …

A look back at the Annual Forum The " Forum at Home " was a real success, thanks to all the volunteers, partners, collaborators and Lifesaving Society staff. This year, despite the circumstances and COVID-19, we were able to adapt to allow you to continue your training and many of you showed up! Thank you for your commitment to our mission. We can already confirm that the annual forum will be back next year. Reserve your weekend from September 10 to 12, 2021.   Promoting Leadership - upcoming …

Reminder of the new office schedule Due to COVID-19, since Monday, September 14, the Lifesaving Society has been operating Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be for the months of September and October. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Lifesaving Society has maintained its activities and has adapted to various health measures to protect its staff. Over the summer, the Lifesaving Society staff began a gradual return to work in the Olympic Stadium offices. In order to …

A review of COVID-19 Since March, the Lifesaving Society has been working to implement measures and recommendations related to the context of COVID-19 and operating bathing sites. With the second wave of the virus sweeping across Quebec, and more specifically the Greater Montreal and Quebec City, which have just reached Code Red, it is important to remain vigilant with regard to the spread of the virus. Although studies show that the risk of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus through water is …

Lifeguarding: Positioning Effective lifeguard positioning and systematic visual scanning form the basis of the lifeguard system. To see or review tips and tricks for good positioning while lifeguarding, read the full article in the Summer 2020 Alert Magazine .   The rescue tube Did you know that? There are several methods of carrying the rescue tube. Jessica Bédard from Granby and Nicolas Bellavance from l'Ancienne Lorette offer three effective techniques. (French only)              …

LOOKING FOR THE TEACHING TOOLS FOR THE NEW BRONZE LEVELS PROGRAM? The Lifesaving Society's lifeguard training is part of a nationally standardized program. The Quebec Branch of the Lifesaving Society must therefore comply with standards and training programs established by the national office. Therefore, the review of the training program is part of a very specific process. This review includes various stages: an analysis of the program and its content, meetings with leaders and representatives …