The Drowning Files
Kids & Family Podcasts
Each week Aquatic Safety Experts Dr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths will discuss an aquatic lawsuit case they've been involved in as experts or news story, with suggestions for parents and caregivers to be safer around the water. There will also be lessons learned for aquatic professionals. Learn from little known aquatic accidents to be safer around the water and save lives!
Location:
United States
Description:
Each week Aquatic Safety Experts Dr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths will discuss an aquatic lawsuit case they've been involved in as experts or news story, with suggestions for parents and caregivers to be safer around the water. There will also be lessons learned for aquatic professionals. Learn from little known aquatic accidents to be safer around the water and save lives!
Language:
English
Website:
https://aquaticsafetygroup.com/
Episodes
Episode 49 - Going Back to your Roots
5/15/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths explores a true story of a lifeguard going back to his roots. He shares his similar experiences returning to his roots from the 1960s and 70s getting started in lifeguarding.
Duration:00:06:02
Episode 48 - Lighting
5/12/2024
Another birthday party ends in tragedy. Hear myriad of issues that went wrong. How lighting affected the tragedy will be discussed.
Duration:00:05:58
Episode 47 - Above Ground Pool Walls
5/3/2024
Dr. Tom discusses a case involving an above ground swimming pool that was 7ft deep. Grandparents attempt a rescue. They became victims too. What could be done differently?
Duration:00:07:58
Episode 46 - Water in the Lungs
4/28/2024
A person was pushed in the pool. Friends that it was funny. Drowning happened in plain sight. The drowning process and remedial strategies are discussed.
Duration:00:05:32
Episode 45 - A Group Gathering
4/19/2024
A church group uses a residential pool for their gathering. What is meant to be a fun-filled day ends up in tragedy. A drowning with splashing goes unnoticed. Drowning is preventable.
Duration:00:05:06
Episode 44 - Quarries
4/10/2024
This week Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths talk about inherent hazards of quarries. There were several cases recently. The safety of different swimming areas is discussed.
Duration:00:10:05
Episode 43 - Sand Trapping Updates
4/4/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss an update on a topic from an earlier episode. More stories are coming out of kids getting trapped in the sand. These tragedies are preventable.
Duration:00:05:40
Episode 42 - Phone Distractions
3/28/2024
Parents and lifeguards are subject to distractions. Eye witnesses claim a mother was on her phone quite a bit while her child drown. Find out why this is so challenging to avoid.
Duration:00:08:01
Episode 41 - Technology Fail
3/21/2024
An older lap swimmer was a violinist. He was recreating at a pool in the UK. A few things went wrong in this 2022 drowning.
Duration:00:04:41
Episode 40 - One lifeguard on Duty
3/15/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss what happens when a lap swimmer drowns with one lifeguard on-duty. Many protocols were missed. What could've been done differently?
Duration:00:03:44
Episode 39 - Crab Walking
3/7/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case that happened in a diving well. There was a lot of activity going on. The child practiced a common swim lesson skill that can be both a red flag and dangerous.
Duration:00:09:08
Episode 38 - A 21st Birthday Party
2/28/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses a 21st birthday party at a house. The pool was not completely filled. A misjudgment was made.
Duration:00:08:34
Episode 37 - Single Lifeguard
2/22/2024
A couple of siblings are in the pool. One follows the other out to deeper water. The only lifeguard on duty is not paying attention. However, this child may be lucky.
Duration:00:10:00
Episode 36 - A Band Camp on Labor Day
2/14/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a drowning at a lake. A band camp was staying at the camp after the camp season. The drowning remains a mystery.
Duration:00:07:00
Episode 35 - Have you Held Your Breath?
2/7/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Rachel Griffiths discuss a case of "dolphining" under the water. Repercussions of this exercise and similar activities in the water are discussed. A great resource is http://underwaterhypoxicblackout.org/
Duration:00:08:30
Episode 34 - Slipping off the Boat
1/31/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case when a girl slipped off the back of a boat. The cause is surprising. Still, more could be learned.
Duration:00:06:00
Episode 33 - Never turn your back on the Sea
1/25/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case from the Jersey Shore. It's a minor injury. What went right and what went wrong are discussed.
Duration:00:07:55
Episode 32 - If you Sue the Government
1/18/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case from the 90s on a Military Base. They talk about how balance checks and balances. They provide suggestions for supplementing supervision.
Duration:00:10:25
Episode 31 - Pool Drain Safety
1/11/2024
Dr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths discuss a case involving the drain at the bottom of the pool. Although the situation has improved in the U.S. drain safety still is an important part of water safety. They talk about what to avoid and how to stay safe.
Duration:00:12:24
Episode 30 - A Pretty, Hidden Hazard
1/4/2024
Dr. Tom Griffiths talks about a case involving multiple people and an attraction that is inviting. The pretty attraction is a hidden hazard in more ways than one.
Duration:00:09:02