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Swimming pools

Swimming pools. The Big Three Precautions. #1 -- Barriers around the pool #2 -- Close supervision of young children #3 -- Preparing for emergencies. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live. Fences and Gates. Fence the pool.

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Swimming pools

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  1. Swimming pools

  2. The Big Three Precautions • #1 -- Barriers around the pool • #2 -- Close supervision of young children • #3 -- Preparing for emergencies Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  3. Fences and Gates • Fence the pool. • Most localities have detailed rules about fences and gates. • The usual rule about gates is that they must automatically close and latch. • Latches must be too high for small children to reach. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  4. Infants and Toddlers • If you're at a pool with children who are either very young or who can't swim, don't leave them alone, even if they aren't in the water. • If you are taking care of an infant or toddler, don't let them out of arm's reach. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  5. Learning to Swim • Learning to swim—for both adults and children—is the best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water. • The American Red Cross offers swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. • Most kids aren't physically and mentally prepared to learn to swim until they are at least four years old. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

  6. Life Preservers • Make sure you have life preservers handy. Keep rescue equipment and a phone next to the pool. • Inflatable "swimming aid" toys are not to be used as a substitute for personal supervision. Non-swimmers who use them may literally get in over their heads. • Keep toys away from the pool when it is not in use. Toys can attract young children into the pool. Summer 2012 safety Campaign Live to play, play to live

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