Swimming Safety

Swimming safety is no accident. During the pool season, swimming accidents and accidental drownings occur all to often.

Swimming Lessons For Children

Even with the best pool safety sign, pool safety supplies, swimming pool safety net, and adult supervision, there seems to be too many children drowning in swimming pools.

For some 300 families per year, Summer the worst time. Additionally, more than 2000 children per year are hospitalized due to submersion injuries.

Swimming And Water Safety

The following will give you a good run-down of what you need for your own swimming pool safety regulations and pool rules.

Pool Safety Swimming Tip List

Always have adult supervision when children are swimming. Child pool safety swimming is always first. Your are the lifeguard when kids are swimming.

1. Install a swimming pool safety fence or barrier completely around your pool
2. The swimming pool safety gate should be self-closing and self-latching, especially on safety pool fences
3. Swimming pool door alarms for the inside of your house and fence alarms on the doors of the safety pool fencing that leads to the pool and the pool gate are recommended. These pool safety alarms are just part of the layers of protection you need.
4. Install and use a quality swimming pool alarm
5. Instruct any babysitter on the dangers of leaving a child unattended. Install inground pool safety covers or a swimming pool safety net and use it.
6. During a large party, always have an adult as the “watcher”. Never assume someone is watching while children are in or near a pool. Again, you are the children's lifeguard.

Don't count on your swimming pool lights to allow you to see. Keep a sharp eye out for your swimmers.

7. Just because your child may know how to swim, never assume he is “drown proof”

We don't want your child to become another drowning statistic.

8. Pregnant women should consult their physician before using a Hot Tub or Sauna
9. Stay only up to 15 minutes in a Hot Tub or spa
10. Children under 6 should not use the Hot Tub or spa
11. Stay out of a pool or Hot Tub if you have a communicable disease
12. Even in small swimming pools and kiddie pools children can still drown
13. Have proper swimming pool safety equipment such as shepherds hook, life vests, rescue tube, and other equipment near the pool
14. Learn CPR/First Aid and make sure any babysitter or caregiver has CPR/First Aid training. Give your youngster infant swimming lessons.
If they don’t have the proper training, don’t use them.
15. Pick up all toys in or around the pool when it’s not in use. Toys are too much of a temptation for children. Wrap up your pool net and put it away.
16. Always keep the pool safety gates closed. Never leave the gate open or prop it open for any reason.
17. Keep a regular phone or your cell phone pool side. Never go inside to answer the phone. Keep emergency numbers next to the phone.
18. Keep children away from swimming pool drains, swimming pool overflow drain and pool equipment and filters
19. Have a checklist for swimming safety and refer to it each and every time before entering the pool
20. Display your swimming pool safety sign in a prominent area
21. Understand the danger of chlorine and pool chemical safety
22. Always swim with a partner
23. Closely monitor anyone who has been drinking or seems intoxicated. Politely excuse them from swimming.
24. Clear any trees, bushes or obstacles that could impair your view from your child pool fence
25. Teach your child swimming safety tips
26. If you plan on having a swimming pool party, be sure you have two adults watching the water at all times. Someone always needs to be the lifeguard.
27. Buy a swimming pool safety net or cover (inground and/or above ground pool) when not using the pool for an extended period
28. Understand public swimming pool safety and teach your children to obey the swimming pool rules
29. Be sure you check your concerns if you're planning a trip to a local indoor water park
30. If you plan on building your own swimming pool deck be sure to follow the directions for a secure structure. If you have any doubts, hire a professional.
31. And last, always have adult supervision when children are swimming

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Lifeguard On Duty

These are good swimming safety guidelines and will point you in the right direction on keeping your pool safe. Contact a local fence contractor that can help with your swimming pool safety fencing.

Make swimming safety a part of your pool and have a great and SAFE swimming season.

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