General Pool Safety

Checklist for pool safety:

  • Never swim alone. Use the buddy system and maintain eye contact.
  • Never leave children (even those who can swim)unattended in, around or near pools – not even for a few moments.
  • Keep the pool arealocked and secure when not in use.
  • Swim only in supervisedand approved areas.
  • Keep rescue equipment near the pool. Have emergency flotation devices and a phone near the pool.
  • Enroll children in swim lessons.
  • Enforce water safety rules. No running, pushing or dunking.
  • Never falsely claim to need help in the water.
  • Take all toys out of the pool when not swimming so that children will not be tempted to go after the toys.
  • Learn CPR and water rescue techniques.
  • Have a professional inspect all entrapment hazards in the pool, including the pump and drain.
  • Know and mark the location of the electrical cut-off switch for the pool pump.