How technology is enhancing water safety

We’re delighted to read two stories this week, about how technology is enhancing water safety and being used to prevent drowning. Alongside good lifeguard provision, functioning equipment and education, correctly-used technology has a potentially vital part to play in keeping people safe in, on and around water. RLSS UK are at the forefront of supporting leisure operators in how best to integrate the new technology available, helping them enhance their customer and staff experience.

Read the two articles below.

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