'DESIGNATED GUARDIAN':
During a gathering, there should be a designated guardian -that is an adult who
can swim, is not drinking or socializing, and whose primary focus is pool
safety.
POOL DRAINS:
Check pool drains to make sure that they are securely in place and not cracked.
NEVER ASSIGN A CHILD:
Never assign a child to watch a child.
AVOID SPLASHING, PUSHING, JUMPING ONTO ANOTHER:
Avoid splashing, this can obstruct the view to a possible drowning. Don't ever
push someone into the pool. Serious injury or death can occur when jumping on a
individual.
NEVER DIVE IN SHALLOW WATER:
Diving in shallow water can result in serious injury.
NO PETS:
Pets can knock children into the water.
NEVER FAKE A DROWNING:
Faking a drowning can only cause much stress and damage to a true drowning
situation.
WEAR P.F.D.:
Always wear Personal Flotation Device that fits properly when boating.
REACH, THROW, and DON’T GO:
Reach or throw object to save victim, but never go into the water.
LADDERS AND STEPS SECURED UP:
Locking systems for ladders and steps should be secured up when the pool is not
in use.
GATES LOCKED AND LATCHED:
Keep gates closed & latched.
ELIMINATE ALL TOYS:
Toys entice young children to pool area. When no one is swimming, clear the pool
area of toys.
ELIMINATE ALL CLIMBING ITEMS:
Eliminate all items that may help a child climb the fence.
SECURE ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS:
Keep all doors and windows closed & alarms on whenever possible.
WATER WITHIN 3-4 INCHES FROM TOP:
Keep the level of pool water within 3-4 inches (from top) to make climbing out
easier.
LOCK UP ALL POOL CHEMICALS:
Pool chemicals are extremely dangerous - keep them away from children.
LEARN CPR
ALL SAFETY DEVICES MAINTAINED AND OPERATING:
Maintain all safety devices as suggested by manufacturer. Keep them on at
all possible times.