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Pool
Safety
Pool safety
should be regarded as a
high priority by any pool owner. Pools can be dangerous especially to
young children and pets.
There is a number of
precautions and measures that you can put in place to make your pool
and the area around your pool is a safer place.
The following suggestions will assist you in making your pool area a
safer place.
- Fence
off the pool are with a strong, quality approved fence that has a child
proof lock that locks automatically.
- Alcohol
and water do not mix. Never consume excessive amounts of alcohol while
in the pool area or swimming.
- Keep pool maintenance
equipment close to the pool such as a long pole.
The
pole can come in handy when helping a person who cannot swim to get out
of
the pool.
- Always
put the pool cover or the net over the pool when not in use. The two
minutes to cover the pool might result in saving a child or pets life.
- Do
not allow glass to be used in or around the pool. Trying to remove
broken glass from a pool is almost impossible.
A pool fence
will stop small children from entering the pool area without
supervision.
- Never
swim during a storm when there is lightning.
- Always
ensure that there is an adult supervising children swimming.
- Try
to keep an object that can be used as a floatation device to throw and
assist a struggling swimmer.
- Do
not allow swimming after eating, it is better to let the food settle by
waiting 30 minutes.
- Do
not allow children to play running games around the pool as the surface
might be slippery and they can fall and hurt themselves.
- Keep
the pool area clear and do not have the pathway cluttered as a person
might trip and fall into the water.
- Always
close and lock the gate, even if you are just leaving the pool area for
a moment.
These simple, yet effective
guidelines can result in a safe pool area
for the whole family and piece of mind for any pool owner.
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