Be Safe and Cool With These Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Be Safe and Cool With These Swimming Pool Safety Tips
We all know not to run near the pool, but what other swimming pool safety tips should we know to keep our friends and family safe? Find out here.
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You know the basics of swimming pool safety, but when it comes to protecting your family, the basics aren't enough.
Be Safe and Cool With These Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Make A Clear List of Acceptable Behavior
When it comes to swimming pool safety, the best way to start is to make sure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to knowing what you will and won't tolerate in and around your pool.
Post the rules in an obvious place, and instruct your family members to make sure new guests read them before diving in.
It's also a good idea to clearly list the names and contact information of both local emergency services (beyond just 911) and close friends and neighbors that can be contacted in an emergency.
Master Life-Saving Skills
Last year, 95 people drowned swimming while unsupervised.
If you're the one responsible for the swimming pool safety of your children and their friends, make sure you know the proper lifesaving techniques.
Enroll in a local CPR class, learn how to provide basic First Aid Care, and even AED. Be sure to ask adult and children alike whether they have any pre-existing health conditions that might need to be taken into account in an emergency situation.
Take Weather Into Account
Water-related lightning strikes account for 8% of all injuries sustained when a bolt of lightning hits a human - whether they're outdoors and hit directly, or swimming in an indoor pool and affected by an electric shock.
If lightening strikes outside, instruct swimmers to head indoors, and wait at least a half an hour after hearing the last strike to resume activities. If indoors, use common sense and avoid standing near electrical appliances.
Check The Integrity of Your Pool Regularly
Taking preventative matters to protect yourself is a huge part of swimming pool safety.
First of all, keep chemicals used to clean the pool out of reach of children, (and even pets) preferably locked away in storage.
And if you've got a sound system or any other sort of electrical appliance near the pool, make sure it cannot fall in the water if knocked over. Be sure to also check to make sure that wires and cords are firmly taped down to prevent a disaster.
Regularly assess the sturdiness of any handrails (especially when it comes to stairs leading in and out of the pool) or guardrails surrounding your swimming pool.
Don't just check for wobbliness -- also make sure your rails aren't gathering rust, which can also cause problems with their effectiveness.
Finally, ensure that the pool covering or lining is free of any rips and tears, especially after a rain or snowstorm. Even the most durable of covers aren't immune to mother nature, and deadly bacteria can seep in through any cracks in the lining.
Stay Safe and Enjoy The Swim!
Now that you know some of the best swimming pool safety tips, it's time to evaluate if your pool is up to the standards required to keep your family safe.
For a quote on pool work you may need done, or to have someone assess the situation, get in touch with us.