An average of 3,500 people in the U.S. die from unintentional drowning annually. With just a few simple precautions from these pool safety tips, drowning can be easily preventable. Here are a few simple pool tasks that may help prevent drowning:
Protecting Your Pool
- Fence: Install a non-climbable fence that covers the perimeter of the pool. If possible, get one that includes a self-closing and self-latching gate. If you are unable to get a fence for your pool, get one surrounding your backyard instead.
- Safety alarms: Put safety alarms on doors and windows facing the pool and put a floating alarm inside the pool.
- Pool cover: Purchase a pool safety cover that chooses an automatic cover that locks with a key.
Know Your Swimmers
Before anyone goes into the pool, you should be aware of their swimming abilities. Only those who know how to swim well should be allowed in the deeper end of the pool, while the beginners should stay in the shallow end. However, you should always have someone on duty to keep an eye on everyone who is in the pool.
A Chemically-Balanced Pool
You should always check before swimming if your pool’s balance is covered. Your pool maintenance company may have have done it for you, but it is best to check it yourself with the chemical test kit your pool came with.
We understand that not all pools use chlorine. Other pool sanitation include bromine, saline, minerals, and ozone. Please make sure to always maintain your pool no matter which one you use.
Pool Ownership
The most important law when owning a pool is the Pool and Safety Act (P&SS Act), which requires all pools to have specific drain systems and pool safety covers that both meet federal standards.
