Staying safe with a
pool
The
best way to assure a safe and fun experience in a residential swimming pool is
to add as many water safety steps as possible. Families can build on their
current safety practices by adopting water safety steps at home. By following these safety tips you can make
sure your pool is safe for all ages.
Stay
close, be alert, and watch children in and round the pool. Keep an eye on each
child the whole time they are in or near the water. Teach them basic water
safety tips and to keep away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to
avoid them from getting trapped. Have a telephone close by at all times when
using the pool. If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool area
first.
Learn
and practice water safety skills in your pool. If you are not confident in
swimming take lessons and teach your child how to swim as well. Take classes too
in CPR and first aid for adults and children and keep them updated. Understand
basic lifesaving in the water so that you can assist in a pool emergency. To
take classes, contact your American Red Cross at 1800-REDCROSS.
Install
appropriate equipment for your pool. Have a four-foot or taller fence around
the pool and use self-closing and self-latching gates, and encourage your
neighbors to do the same. Install pool and gate alarms to alert you when
children go near the water and consider using a surface wave or underwater
alarm. Check drain covers to make sure
they are compliant to the current regulations. Maintain pool covers in good
working order.
Keeping
your pool safe keeps your family safe from any water accidents that may occur.
For more water safety tips and how to protect your pool from danger visit
www.redcross.org.
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