As the Spring approaches, water safety is once again on the minds of swimmers. With all of the health benefits offered by spas and pools, it is essential to keep the enjoyment of family and friends safe through awareness campaigns such as National Water Safety Month.
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Some safety issues related to family use of pools and spas are:
Require Adult Supervision
Even brief periods of unsupervised activities when kids are involved may
be a recipe for disaster. When the pool is open, it is imperative that an adult is available for the entire duration of the swim, to keep an eye on all minors. NEVER leave children alone or unattended while they are swimming, not even for a few seconds.
Regarding kids and pools, even if they are good swimmers, accidents can happen, and with an attentive adult nearby to react, more severe injuries can be prevented. It is tempting for adults to get wrapped up in conversation and even though they are present, they may become distracted. It is a good practice to assign an adult pool duty and possibly rotate the duty among several adults.
Layers of protection can help safeguard pools when not in use. Putting up barriers, fences, alarms, self-closing and latching gates, safety covers and even video cameras or an outside phone can help increase the safety infrastructure.
All pools and spas should have proper fitting drain covers. If you see that one is missing, do not allow anyone to use the pool or spa until it is fixed to avoid any hair entrapment issues.
When around bodies of water, it is also a good idea for adults to be familiar with CPR. Courses are available in most locations by the Red Cross or even fire department personnel.
Having a phone outside is also a good idea. Rescue equipment such as a float or ring buoy with an attached rope can also help in an emergency.
Taking safety precautions will help the summer swimming season to be a safe one for all.
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