Water Related Injury
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials - AASHTO
The American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
URL: http://www.transportation.org/
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
URL: http://www.asse.org/
American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
URL: http://www.astm.org/
BADD - Boaters Against Drunk Driving
Boaters Against Drunk Driving (BADD) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to public awareness for safe, sober, responsible boating throughout US and Canada. Find interests, statistics, BADD chapters and objectives.
URL: http://www.badd.org/
Boat Safe
Boat Safe is approved by the NASBLA and recognized by the US Coast Guard, this company offers certification courses, safe boating tips and quizzes, contests, and safety courses with boating simulations and animations.
URL: http://www.boatsafe.com/
Boat US
BoatUS National Recall Alert Registry is the recall page to the Boat Owners Association of the United States. Information on membership, boating, safety, government affairs, buying and a boater to boater chat and message center.
URL: http://www.boatamerica.org/recall/
Boater Ed
Boater Ed forum page is dedicated to boater education and training. Courses, forums, organized cruises and activities and cruising guides are all found on this site.
URL: http://www.boatered.com/forum/
Boating Safety
The Boating Safety site provides the recreational boater with a resource center for safety information. Find boat reviews, online tests, marina database, rules and laws. Other site features include tide check, navigation aids and ask the captain.
URL: http://www.boatingsafety.com/
Commander Bob's Boating Safety
Commander Bob's Boating Safety is a comprehensive resource provides tips on safety and boating hints, a boater's checklist, personal watercraft information, and accident statistics.
URL: http://www.commanderbob.com/
Consumer Guide to Product Safety from Kid Source
Kid Source's Consumer Guide to Product Safety is a linking to numerous product defect categories including boats and boat equipment, inquire about recalls and warnings.
URL: http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/recall.html
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports online offers safety information for consumers on just about any product including autos and boats. Use their A-Z index to easily locate the information you are looking for. Most of the reports are free but a subscription is available.
URL: http://www.consumerreports.org/
Department of Consumer Affairs - California
The Department of Consumer Affairs of California serves as a mediator in disputes between boat owners and the marine industry. They accept complaints against its members about safety defects, poor work by dealers and warranties. Also available on this site is a directory of state and federal agencies, trade associations and other resolution programs, consumer resources and a complaint table.
URL: http://www.dca.ca.gov/
Department of Transportation - DOT
Search the Department of Transportation (DOT) to find information about the departments organizations, their initiatives, reports and publications, also has related links and library resources.
URL: http://www.dot.gov/
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find info on laws and regulations, educational resources, and programs.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/
Marine Survey Online
The Marine Survey Online is for marine surveyors and boat owners to help identify the wide range of structural defects that can be found on boats and yachts. Many resources are available including informative on-line articles, photo library, consulting services, boat reviews and more.
URL: http://www.marinesurvey.com/surveyguide/
National Safe Boating Council
The National Safe Boating Council presents regular news letters, membership information, training opportunities and programs.
URL: http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/
Office of Boating Safety
http://www.uscgboating.org
Sponsored by the US Coast Guard, the Office of Boating Safety aims to reduce boating fatalities and accidents. Obtain information on accidents, safety, federal regulations, publications and requirements; state grants, news and boating links.
URL: http://www.uscgboating.org/
Recall and Safety Defect Search
Use the Recall and Safety Defect Search from the US Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division to check for documented and alleged defects for all boats manufactured in or imported into the United States.
URL: http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/default.aspx
Sea Tow - Corporate Homepage
Sea Tow is a marine assistance company providing featuressuch as membership services, boating safety tips, deals and discounts, and offers fishing reports and lists members' benefits such as towing and salvaging.
URL: http://www.4seatow.com/
UM Weather
UM Weather is one of the most comprehensive and premier sources of weather information on the internet. Access to thousands of forecasts, images and weather links.
URL: http://cirrus.sprl.umich.edu/wxnet/
United States Coastguard Auxiliary
The United States Coastguard Auxiliary site offers a large amount of information pertaining to personal water crafts. Find facts, safe practices, safety check items, and Texas specific rules.
URL: http://www.cgaux.org/
Diving and SCUBA Diving
Cyber Diver Scuba Diving Magazine
"An honest, no-nonsense, tell it like it is scuba diving news reports you can trust" is the claim to the Cyber Diver Scuba Diving Magazine, an online scuba diving magazine. This site has many features including a safety lab that brings you online accident reports to help divers minimize risk and avoid diving accidents.
URL: http://www.cyberdiver.net/
Diving Index
Scuba Diving index. The most complete online scuba diving directory in the world with thousands of listings, millions of scuba divers worldwide have made Scuba Spots their primary source for information on dive businesses, non-profit scuba clubs, travel specialists, and more.
URL: http://www.divingindex.com/
International Diving Educators Association - IDEA
The International Diving Educators Association (IDEA) is a pioneer in diving education, view merchandise, organization information, news and events, courses and articles. Site also includes a message board, newsletter and links.
URL: http://www.ideascuba.com/
Marine Services and Associations
Marine Services and Associations listing is a directory of sailing, boating, fishing and diving associations and clubs.
URL: http://www.charternet.com/greatgear/i3.html
National Association of Underwater Instructors - NAUI
The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) is in the forefront of the effort to make scuba divers more aware of the need for quality diving education and increased safety. They achieve this through courses, programs, training classes and seminars. Features on this site are news, a shop locator, product and course catalogs, and regional information. As of this writing, the site makes a very strange sound when the page loads.
URL: http://www.naui.org/
Professional Association of Diving Instructors - PADI
PADI is the largest recreational diving membership organization. Their site provides international news and details of courses, events, dive centers and resorts. Search databases of dive sites and view the products.
URL: http://www.padi.com/scuba/
Water Rescue USA
Public Safety Diving Association (PDSA) is the largest safety diving and water rescue organization worldwide, offering scholarships and training to members of law enforcement, rescue and firefighters. Find information on their services, products and textbooks.
URL: http://www.waterrescueusa.com/
Parasailing
Aquaskier.com
Aquaskier.com provides information on just about anything relating to watersports. Links to pages that provide manufacturers, resources, suppliers, organizations, and equipment for every type of water sport.
URL: http://www.aquaskier.com/
Parasail Safety Council
The Parasail Safety Council site is a complete information guide, offering accident reports, information on regulations, consumer information and a photo gallery.
URL: http://www.parasail.org/
US Parachute Association
The USPA is a directory of recognized operators, safety standards, details of government relations and a list of membership services.
URL: http://www.uspa.org/
Swimming Pool Design
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provides information about the various fundraising programs conducted by the foundation to fulfill its mission to generate resources for civil engineering profession.
URL: http://www.asce.org/
Build.com
Build.com provides consumers, contractors, and industry professionals with a valuable resource of products, service and information related to the building and home improvements industry. Also find a list of manufacturers and online stores.
URL: http://www.build.com/
Pool Safely (.gov)
From the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Pool and Spa Safety and Drowning Prevention Site. Find information regarding pool and spa safety resources, news and recalls, sports injuries, and more.
URL: http://www.poolsafely.gov/
Pool Safety for Children from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Pool Safety tips for children.
URL: http://www2.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm
Smart Home
SmartHome offers a wide range of security systems, motion sensors, and speakers to help prevent accidents around the pool area.
URL: http://www.smarthome.com/