SWIMMING POOL SAFETY FIRST
POOL SAFETY
Pool safety means adopting critical water safety steps to
assure that everyone has great summer at the pool and it doesn’t turn into a
tragic one. Whether it be a residential
or public pool or spa, everyone can always take additional steps to be safe
while having fun.
Pool safety is the key to having a fun and enjoyable
summer. The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched Pool Safely: Simple Steps to Save
Lives, a national public education campaign to help reduce childhood
drowning’s, non-fatal submersion injuries and entrapments.
SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW AT THE POOL
To assure a safe and fun experience, it is a good idea for
parents and families to start safety practices and water safety steps for home
pools and spas.
STAY CLOSE, BE ALERT
AND WATCH CHILDREN IN AND AROUND THE POOL
·
Watch children when they are in or near a pool
or spa.
·
Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and
any other opening to avoid entrapments.
·
Always have a phone close by when you or a
family member is using the pool or spa.
·
If a child is missing, look for him/her in the
pool or spa first.
·
Share safety rules with family and friends.
LEARN AND PRACTICE
WATER SAFETY
·
Take swimming lessons.
·
Learn CPR for adults and children, and regularly
update your skills.
·
Know life-saving skills so you can assist in a
pool emergency.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR
A POOL OR SPA
It is recommended that a residential pool or spa be
inspected by a trained inspector.
Properly maintained facilities can reduce the risk of drowning’s,
submersions and entrapments. A trained
pool and spa professional can evaluate water quality, safety equipment and
physical condition of the facilities.
Here are a few safety measures to keep in mind.
·
Install at least a four-foot tall fence around
your spa with a self-closing or self-latching gate. Encourage your neighbors to
do the same.
·
Install a lockable safety cover on your spa.
·
If you have young children, it is encouraged to
have door alarms and window guards for additional protection.
·
Have compliant drain covers for your pool and
spa. Ask your pool service provider if
you are unsure or are not compliant.
·
Maintain pool and spa covers.
·
Check into using a surface wave or underwater
alarm.
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE
IN MY POOL SAFETY TOOLKIT
Drowning’s are preventable.
It is easy to prevent death or injury; simply by placing proven safety
measure into practice. CPSC recommends
that everyone have a Safety Toolkit placed near your pool or spa.
What Should I have in
my Safety Toolkit?
·
First Aid kit.
·
Scissors to cut hair, clothing or pool cover, if
needed.
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Charged phone to call 911
·
Flotation device.
If you need any pool safety materials or a pool inspection,
please contact Rick the Pool Dude at 702-445-1348
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