In recognition of National Water Safety Month, Swimming Pool Services would like to share some water safety tips courtesy of the “Simple Steps Saves Lives” program:
- Staying close, being alert and watching children in and around the pool
-Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water
-Teach children basic water safety tips
-Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapment
-Have a telephone close by when you or your family is using a pool or spa
-If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first
-Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors - Learning and practicing water safety skills
-Learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim
-Learn to perform CPR on children and adults and update those skills regularly
-Understand the basics of life-saving so that you can assist in a pool emergency - Having appropriate equipment for your pool or spa
-Install a four foot or taller fence around the pool and spa and use self-closing and self-latching gates; ask your neighbors to do the same at their pools
-Install and use a lockable safety cover on your spa
-If your house serves as a fourth side of a fence around a pool, install door alarms and always use them. For additional protection, install window guards on windows facing pools or spas.
-Install pool and gate alarms to alert you when children go near the water
-Ensure any pool and spa you use has compliant drain covers and ask your pool service provider if you don’t know
-Maintain pool and spa covers in good working order
-Consider using a surface wave or underwater alarm
Practice water safety so you and your family can have a safe, fun summer by the pool or spa.