Tips on Swimming Pool Safety

Teaching your kids to swim just isn't enough when it comes to swimming pool safety. What about spas? what about the other neighborhood children? There are numerous things you can do to help keep your children and other children safe around your pool. And, when it comes to swimming pool safety, it's best to start now. This is something you definitely can't put off till later. You may be surprised to learn how easy pool safety is to accomplish. 

Pool Safety Tips to keep in Mind:

1.  Install a Fence

Before a swimming pool is even filled with water it should be surrounded by a strong and sturdy fence.  Some local laws even require fences.  Do familiarize yourself with the laws in your community to know how high your fence needs to be.  Pool fences are vital because many children drown in accidents when the pool was otherwise not in use. 

2.  Supervision Required at all Times

Never let small children or inexperienced swimmers, even adults, swim in your pool alone.  Kids who do not know how to swim should be no more than an arms length away from an adult.

3.  Do Not Rely on Flotation Devices

Even children outfitted with lifejackets approved by the United States Coast Guard should never be left unattended.  Many parents have gained a false sense of confidence and security with floatation devices, such as arm floaties or swimsuits with built in floaters. 

4.  Keep a Telephone by the Pool

A cordless telephone should always be kept near the pool when it is in use.  Cordless phones are recommended, as it enables adults to answer the phone without leaving the pool area.  Remember, all it takes is a few seconds for a child to slip underwater. 

5.  Require Approval from Parents

Before having a pool party involving other children, do make sure you speak to the parents of all your guests.  Make sure that all children in your pool have permission to be there and that they can swim.

6.  Remove Pool Ladders

If your swimming pool is an above-ground pool, your ladder should be removable.  You will want to remove it from the side of the pool after each swim.  This is particularly important if there are small children in your home or in your neighborhood.  With no ladder, most small children will not be able to go for an unauthorized and unmonitored swim.

7.  No Diving

Most home pools aren't made for diving.  They either aren't deep enough, or the lengh of the pool doesn't allow diving without hitting the bottom of the shallow end.  Teach your children that diving is not allowed in the family pool 

8.  Learn CPR

The above-mentioned summer pool safety tips can help to reduce the chance of a pool accident, but you always need to be prepared for one.  That is why all swimming pool owners should know or learn CPR.  For a small and reasonable fee, you may be able to save the life of a loved one.

9.  Keep a Life Saver by the Pool

In addition to a phone, you should also make sure there is always a life-saving flotation device handy, such as a lifesaver ring or foam flotation device. But, again, do remember that flotation devices are no substitute for supervision.

10.  Consider Installing a Pool Alarm

When properly used, pool alarms can help to reduce fatalities associated with drowning.  This is because these alarms are designed to sound when there is a disturbance in the water.  This includes a child or even an adult falling into the pool.  While you will find some variations, most alarms are designed to sound within twenty seconds of that disturbance.  SonarGuard can and will sound instantly.

If you are a parent, a pool safety alarm can give you great comfort and peace of mind.  Of course, it shouldn’t replace constant supervision and a watchful eye.

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