More than 20 Los Angeles lifeguards developed rashes and bacterial infections last month after swimming in a manmade lake after warning city officials that conditions were unsafe, and have filed a grievance with the city.
Twenty-two Los Angeles lifeguards have filed a grievance with L.A. city officials after developing bacterial respiratory problems and skin rashes following a swim exam.
A Los Angeles City Council member called for better testing of the water quality at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, along with a plan to address water quality issues at the San Fernando Valley facility, after more than 20 lifeguards developed an itchy rash caused by an allergic reaction to parasites that burrow into the skin.
At least 22 lifeguards with the city of Los Angeles say they have developed rashes and bacterial infections after being forced to take part in mandatory swim training in Hansen Dam Recreational Lake.
More than 22 Los Angeles lifeguards are taking city officials to task after the employees suffered multiple health issues caused by a parasite-infested lake.
Lifeguards in Los Angeles say they warned the city of “dangerous and unsafe” water in a local lake and came down with rashes and bacterial infections after they were forced to swim there anyway.
Twenty-two Los Angeles lifeguards have filed a grievance with L.A. city officials after developing bacterial respiratory problems and skin rashes following a swim exam.
More than 20 lifeguards say they developed rashes after swimming at the Hansen Dam Lake in Lake View Terrace.
Los Angeles lifeguards and their labor union are accusing city officials of negligence, saying a rash decision caused two dozen lifeguards to develop a nasty bacterial infection.