The American Lifeguard USA has been recognized for its long-standing commitment to national safety standards. Over the years, ALA has been listed on the CDC Healthy Swimming website, and both the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have confirmed that ALA's lifeguard certification programs are equivalent to those offered by the American Red Cross. Since the early 1990s, our training programs have consistently met the requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).