Safety Tips

Secure the Pool Area

1. Pools should be fenced off from the house and gated.
2. Make sure that there are no objects near the fence that could allow a small child to climb over and into the pool area.
3. All gates should be self-closing and self-latching.
4. Gate latches should be inaccessible to small children.
5. Install additional safety measures, such as pool alarms, motion detectors, and pool covers.
6. Adult supervision is a must for children.
7. Assign an adult to supervise the pool area during social gatherings.

Make sure you have effective supervision

• Never allow small children to be left alone near a swimming pool.
• Guardians and babysitters should be instructed about safety hazards in the pool area.
• Do not rely on floatation devices or swimming lessons to protect a child
• Look in pool area first if a child is missing.
• All adult supervisors should learn cpr.
• keep a telephone near the pool area for emergency calls

Safety Equipment for Your Pool

Pool Alarms

Pool alarms can be utilized in a number of ways. Placed on a gate, they can alert an adult to unauthorized access to the pool area. Other pool alarms detect motion on the pool surface, notifying you if someone takes a dip without your knowledge.

Safety Fencing

Fencing around the pool area is one of the best ways to protect small children. For maximum effectiveness, make sure the fence is 5 feet tall, and that there are no objects near the fence to allow a child access into the pool area. Gates that are self-closing and self-latching are a must, and make sure that the latch is inaccessible to a child.

Pool Covers

Pool covers can do more than protect your pool from dirt, leaves, and the elements. Pool covers can effectively close your pool when it is not in use, locking children out of the pool. Be careful to remove any standing water that might accumulate on the pool cover surface, as this water can pose a danger to small children.