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Doors leading to the pool should be kept locked and
alarmed if possible. |
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Install a safety barrier around the entire pool, so that
the only reason to go through that barrier is to use the pool.
This is a must-do for families with small children. If this
isn't possible, make sure your safety barrier prevents access
from ALL doors, gates and windows leading into the pool area.
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You must assume that
a child will try to beat your pool safety system. If you
don't think this is true, YOU ARE WRONG!
The reasons for this are very simple to understand:
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1. Child don't know
right from wrong.
2. All children are attracted to the water/pool.
3. A child does not know or understand fear.
4. You cannot trust a child's judgement. |
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If a child can't be found, immediately
check the pool first. Time is critical! |
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When having a party, designate a child
watcher for pool safety. Adults become preoccupied when
socializing and often assume someone else is watching the kids.
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There are no water-safe children.
Never consider
children "water safe" because they had swimming lessons.
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Never swim alone. Teach your
children to use the buddy system and lead by example. |
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Learn CPR and have a poster available. Anyone responsible for children, such as babysitters,
should know CPR. Because of the time it takes for paramedics to
arrive, your CPR skills can make a
difference in someone's life. |
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Radios, CD players and ALL other electrical equipment should be
kept away from the pool area. |
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Toys
and games should not be stored or left near the pool. The lure
of toys near the pool is much too inviting for children.
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Keep
a phone and rescue equipment handy in the pool area. Make sure
they work. |
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Never use
drugs or alcohol when you plan to use the pool.
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Never dive into the shallow end. Again, lead by example. |
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Stay
out of the pool during thunder and lightning storms.
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