Pool Rules

By: justincarmack Mood: NA Date: 05/19/2007 22:26:19 Music: None

The pool in our neighborhood opened-up this weekend.  It doesn't matter if there's a pool in your backyard, neighborhood or you simply visit a pool occasionally please remember these simple rules.

• Never leave a child unsupervised near the pool
• Remember a child always needs constant supervision around a pool and remind babysitters as well.
• Completely fence the pool area in.  Install self-closing and latching gates.  Make sure latches are out of small children's reach.  Make sure all doors and windows leading to the pool area are secure to prevent small children from being let into the pool area.
• Never consider your child "drown proof" because they have had swimming lessons.  They always need direct supervision while swimming or playing around water.
• Floatation devices are not substitutes for supervision.
• Never use a pool with the cover partially in place or covering the pool.  Children may be trapped by the cover.  Remove it completely.
• Place tables and chairs away from the pool fence to prevent children from climbing into the pool area.
• Keep toys away from the pool area becase a young child playing with the toys could accidentally fall in the water.
• Remove steps to above ground pools when not in use.Always have a telephone by the side of the pool.  Never leave kids un attended to go answer the phone somewhere away from the pool. 
• Always keep emergency numbers at the poolside.
• Learn CPR.
• Keep resuce equipment by the pool.