It's swimming pool season!
Time to refresh our safety rules.
TOP 10 SWIMMING POOL SAFETY TIPS:
- Assign lifeguard duties -
- Jump in feet first - no diving -
- NO NOT leave a child unattended, ever -
- Teach your child water safety -
- Take toys out of the pool when not in use -
- Check pool safety barriers (fencing, gates, covers) -
- Enforce safety rules -
- Take a CPR and first aid class (be prepared) -
- Have rescue equipment on hand, life ring, rescue hook, first aid kit -
- Do not swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs -
- Stay away from drains -
- If a child goes missing, look for him.er in the pool or spa FIRST -
- Lock up pool chemicals out of sight and reach -
- no electrical appliances near the poolside -
- no glass near the poolside -
- no running on the pool deck
More tips at: https://wapo.st/2ImvOvm
