The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 1e [Paperback]

Tom Griffiths EdD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1994

Designed to improve pool safety and management, this text addresses the questions and issues facing swimming pool owners/managers. Topics range from water disinfection and first aid to legal liability and spinal injury, with attention to unique pool-related subjects, such as water parks, hot tubs, spas, saunas and steam rooms. There are chapters on management, lifeguarding, first aid (including the implementation of emergency action plans) and pool maintenance. Other information includes decking, pool finishes, fences, lighting and water chemistry, including the use of bromine. Legal aspects of pool management are also covered, using citations from actual law suits.

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About the Author

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." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Mosby (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801671825
• ISBN-13: 978-0801671821
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Miscellaneous > Sports Facilities Management

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best swimming pool reference book I've ever owned., October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 1e (Paperback)

I've been in the pool biz for twenty five years and this is the only pool related book I've read that didn't put me to sleep. It's clear,concise, and very understandable for people at ALL levels.

The pool business is a tough, comprehensive subject and Tom Griffith has done a masterful job at tackling all the issues.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is a comprehensive and professional resource., September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 1e (Paperback)

No book can stand alone, but I found this text to provide excellent detailed information about swimming pools. As a scuba instructor and former aquatics director I found Tom Griffiths' text to be well organized and easy to read. The obvious attention to organization, excellent resource information, and attractive illustrations, make the book a great reference for people desiring to know more about swimming pools.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars COmplete Swimming Pool Reference, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 1e (Paperback)

Although I found the book to be somewhat outdated, it is clear and consise and easy to read. I am not a pool "expert" as some of the reviewers are, I am new to the pool business and in that regard i found it very helpful.Remember, this is a refence book published a while ago and pool "standards" continue to change.