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Amherst expected to decide Monday whether to reopen middle school pool - The Republican - MassLive.com


Amherst expected to decide Monday whether to reopen middle school pool
The Republican - MassLive.com, MA - 7 hours ago
... used by Amherst Regional High School swim teams and the community, closed a year after Congress passed the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act ...
Work begins on Amherst middle school pool so that it may reopen by ... The Republican - MassLive.com
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Safety team encourage risk taking - BBC News


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Safety team encourage risk taking
BBC News, UK - 9 hours ago
... myths surrounding health and safety risks. They were showing their support for colleagues blamed for stopping an annual Christmas Day swim in Suffolk. ...
Officers takes the plunge East Anglian Daily Times
'Health and safety gone mad' gang take the plunge in protest ... 24dash
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Pool Safety Council Announces 2009 Awareness Campaign - PR Newswire (press release)


Pool Safety Council Announces 2009 Awareness Campaign
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 5 hours ago
According to Safe Kids USA, approximately 280 children younger than five drown each year in swimming pools, while thousands more are treated in emergency ...

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Peoria offers water safety tips, Polar Plunge - YourWestValley.com


Peoria offers water safety tips, Polar Plunge
YourWestValley.com, AZ - Jan 7, 2009
LEARN: Learn CPR, and have all non-swimmers regardless of age take swimming lessons. Winter Water Safety Day and Polar Plunge includes free water safety ...

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Man drowns after swimming near Blue Heron Boulevard bridge - Palm Beach Post


Man drowns after swimming near Blue Heron Boulevard bridge
Palm Beach Post,  United States - 5 hours ago
... thing to do if caught in a strong current in the lagoon is to roll onto your back and float until you get near an area where you can swim to safety. ...

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