Strengthening Heatstroke Awareness at Swimming Facilities: Launch of Free Downloadable 'Pool Heatstroke Prevention Poster'
The 'Heatstroke Zero' project by the Japan Weather Association has created a poster to promote heatstroke prevention at swimming facilities in collaboration with the B&G Foundation. Following survey results showing high rates of heat-related illness on pool decks, the posters will be distributed to B&G Marine Centers nationwide and made available for free download starting May 28, 2026.
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The 'Heatstroke Zero' project, promoted by the Japan Weather Association, has created a poster to encourage heatstroke prevention at swimming facilities. With the cooperation of the B&G Foundation, these posters will be distributed to B&G Marine Center facilities (453 locations nationwide). The poster will also be available for free download on the project's official website starting Thursday, May 28, 2026.
While swimming pools are environments where awareness of heat can easily fade due to being in the water, it is a setting where heatstroke prevention is essential because people sweat significantly even while submerged.
In 2025, the project conducted a survey on heatstroke prevention measures at 241 pools built by the B&G Foundation. The results showed that about 30% of these centers reported cases of heat-related illness among users in or around the pool between the summers of 2020 and 2024. Furthermore, it was found that approximately 72% of those who reported feeling unwell occurred on the pool deck.
On the other hand, proactive measures are being taken on-site, such as lifeguards and instructors encouraging hydration, salt intake, and breaks (76.5%), and providing heatstroke prevention training to supervisors (55.5%). When asked what is needed as a facility manager to reduce heat-related illnesses, the most common response was 'tools to encourage basic heatstroke prevention measures to users' (62.2%).
In fiscal year 2026, in response to these voices from the field, the project has created a specialized awareness poster to be distributed to facilities managed by the B&G Foundation. Even while playing or swimming, people sweat a lot. Visitors also need to be careful depending on where they wait. The poster encourages frequent hydration and proper breaks, and provides tips for before and after visiting the pool.
Prior to the distribution, the poster was introduced to approximately 650 instructors at the '6th B&G National Instructors' General Meeting' held at the Tokyo International Forum on February 25, 2026. Participants expressed high expectations for using the posters for active awareness campaigns.
As the pool season approaches and a harsh summer is expected in 2026, the 'Heatstroke Zero' project will continue to provide accurate prevention information to everyone involved in sports, including lifeguards and instructors.
While swimming pools are environments where awareness of heat can easily fade due to being in the water, it is a setting where heatstroke prevention is essential because people sweat significantly even while submerged.
In 2025, the project conducted a survey on heatstroke prevention measures at 241 pools built by the B&G Foundation. The results showed that about 30% of these centers reported cases of heat-related illness among users in or around the pool between the summers of 2020 and 2024. Furthermore, it was found that approximately 72% of those who reported feeling unwell occurred on the pool deck.
On the other hand, proactive measures are being taken on-site, such as lifeguards and instructors encouraging hydration, salt intake, and breaks (76.5%), and providing heatstroke prevention training to supervisors (55.5%). When asked what is needed as a facility manager to reduce heat-related illnesses, the most common response was 'tools to encourage basic heatstroke prevention measures to users' (62.2%).
In fiscal year 2026, in response to these voices from the field, the project has created a specialized awareness poster to be distributed to facilities managed by the B&G Foundation. Even while playing or swimming, people sweat a lot. Visitors also need to be careful depending on where they wait. The poster encourages frequent hydration and proper breaks, and provides tips for before and after visiting the pool.
Prior to the distribution, the poster was introduced to approximately 650 instructors at the '6th B&G National Instructors' General Meeting' held at the Tokyo International Forum on February 25, 2026. Participants expressed high expectations for using the posters for active awareness campaigns.
As the pool season approaches and a harsh summer is expected in 2026, the 'Heatstroke Zero' project will continue to provide accurate prevention information to everyone involved in sports, including lifeguards and instructors.
FAQ
Are similar measures effective for swimming pools in Taiwan?
Given Taiwan's high temperature and humidity, the risk of heatstroke on pool decks is significant, making visual awareness campaigns highly effective.