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Griffiths, Tom; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1995
Canadian and American lifeguards completed a questionnaire about how they actually watched the water, investigating their observational techniques. About 85% of the lifeguards felt they needed systematic scanning strategies. Lifeguards showed a lack of attention to hazardous areas and high-risk guests. Effective systematic scanning strategies are…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Recreational Activities
