Swimming Pool Safety Overview
Welcome to our swimming pool safety overview. It's always a good idea to have a visual checklist for you and your family...something to review and practice.
Your swimming pool fencing is just the beginning in securing a safe pool environment. The basic rules to swimming pool safety go a long way in addition to having your pool fence in place.
This list is just the beginning to your path to pool safety. However, we do consider these items very basic and strong rules for general pool safety.
The main idea as always is that nothing beats adult supervision! It is number one on the list for a reason....all other items are simply back up practices to this one time tested rule.
Furthermore, a pool area should ALWAYS be clean and tidy to prevent tripping, falling, or other visibility problems.
Swimming Pool Safety Rules
- ALWAYS have an adult near....supervision is key
- Have a telephone near the pool
- Be trained in CPR, or have at least one adult family member who is
- Teach children to swim as early as possible
- Never swim during a lighting or thunder storm (or when either is present)
- No running by the pool!
- Keep the area free of clutter and 'tripping' items
- Keep large floating toys out of the pool
- Install pool lights for night visibility
- Children should not dive into the pool...pool rules
- Keep a clear view of the pool from your house
- Lock pool chemicals away
- No extention chords near the pool!
- Babysitters must show you they can swim BEFORE taking charge
- Keep your pool fencing in place, keep gates closed!
