Having a pool that is fresh and clean is great, but staying safe around your pool goes far beyond just simple pool cleaning services. Below are some great pool safety tips for staying safe when using your pool.
- Your pool and/or spa will no doubt be a source of fun and relaxation for you, your family and friends. The following is a list of Safety Tips to remind you and the users of your pool or spa of some common safety practices when using or maintaining your pool or spa.
- Install a safety enclosure around the pool with self-locking gates
- Protect the pool from access by small children and animals
- Supervise children at all times when they are in the pool enclosure
- It only takes a second for a child to slip into the water unnoticed
- Have rescue dquipment available (throw rings, life hooks and first aid kit)
- If an accident happens, there may not be time to look for needed materials
- Learn CPR and have CPR signs up to remind you of the procedures
- Learning and keeping up ono CPR procedures can save lives
- Teach children to swim
- Teaching your children to swim is the best thing to do for them if you own a pool. It will be a lifelong benefit.
- Never swim alone
- There is no guarantee that y out will not need help. Even good swimmers need help occasionally
- Do not swim in an inadequately lighted pool at night
- You should be able to see all pool walls and the bottom clearly when swimming to prevent an accident or to see someone in trouble.
- Protect children against access to pool or spa equipment and chemicals
- Chemicals, electrical circuits and equipment can cause serious injury or death to children
- Children are naturally curious and like to play with equipment and interesting containers
- Properly maintain all pool drains and covers to prevent entrapment hazards
- Broken or loose pool drains or covers can cause serious injury or death
- Make sure your main drain is an anti-entrapment style main drain grate