Aquatic Safety Research Group
Dedicated to reducing disability and drowning at aquatic facilities while enhancing the swimming experience, through research and education.
How Can We Help You?
We offer a wide variety of services to help you evaluate areas of risk at your pool or beach. With more than 40 years in the field, Tom Griffiths has a keen eye of how to prevent injuries and reduce drowning through extensive experience.
On-Site Evaluation and Walk-Through
This is our most popular “audit”. Accompany Aquatic Safety Research Group as we walk through your facility identifying strengths and weaknesses in your operation.
On-Site Safety Audit
During our on-site risk management audits, we will examine areas of your operation for dangerous conditions and practices which might lead to legal exposure. Our unbiased written evaluation can be used to document the condition of your facilities
Virtual Audits
If requested, Aquatic Safety Research Group can complete a virtual visit to your facility and evaluate your staff’s performance, focusing on lifeguard readiness, and attentiveness, through photos of the facility and walking through the facility virtually.
Aquatic Educational Programs
We offer a wide variety of lectures and presentations which can be custom tailored to meet the needs of your particular audience. We believe we can address just about every water safety concern you may have.
Expert Witness
Aquatic Safety Research Group can provide you with qualified consultants in the areas of aquatic safety; beach, lakes and lifeguard safety; diving, slip and falls, drowning, scuba diving, shallow water blackout, warnings, water slides, pool equipment and chemicals, and water park safety.
Presentations
Aquatic Safety Research Group offers a wide variety of lectures and presentations which can be custom tailored to meet the needs of your particular audience. We believe we can address just about every water safety concern you may have.
Aquatic Safety Research Group
Aquatic Safety Research Group is dedicated to reducing disability and drowning at aquatic facilities while enhancing the swimming experience, through research and education. Founded by Dr. Tom Griffiths and family owned and operated by Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths, ASRG provides innovative water safety and risk management programs and services throughout the United States and internationally.
Founded by Dr. Tom Griffiths formerly of Penn State, Aquatic Safety Research Group provides innovative water safety and risk management programs and services to a wide range of clients throughout the United States and internationally.
Aquatic Educational Programs
Aquatic Safety Research Group is dedicated to providing swimming pool operators with the level of training needed to help ensure that all patrons have a safe and enjoyable experience at the pool, beach or waterpark.
ARM Series
The nation's only risk management workshops for pool, waterpark and beach managers. Learn to minimize risks that could lead to large jury verdicts. Now includes an interactive on-site walk-through pool audit.
Safe Swimming Beaches
Safe Swimming Beaches is the only national education and training program designed for beach and waterfront managers. The text, written by Dr. Griffiths is the authoritative publication on beach management.
Lifeguarding
We offer a variety of educational sessions on topics. We provide lifeguards, trainers, operators, managers, and all those involved in the Water field useful and up-to-date research, information and practical tips.
"I recommend Tom, his research and aquatic risk management procedures to be used in all pools and water parks throughout the world!"
Meet Our Team
Aquatic Safety Research Group is dedicated to providing swimming pool operators with the level of training needed to help ensure that all patrons have a safe and enjoyable experience at the pool, beach or waterpark.
Dr. Tom Griffiths
Tom Griffiths, EdD, is one of the leading experts in the field of aquatic safety. He has been involved in all phases of aquatics and water safety for nearly 40 years and has published more than 300 articles.
Dr. Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths, DrPH leads research and education at Aquatic Safety Research Group. She also founded Note and Float Life Jacket Fund, donating life jackets to swimming pools in need.