Pool Safety Tips

For thousands of Lansing area residents, the perfect summer will consists of BBQs around the pool. A pool offers the perfect hosting area.

It is important to be aware of the hazards that are involved with a pool. Drowning and other non-fatal injuries happen every year around the family pool. Being aware of the risks around a pool can make sure that your day at the pool is an enjoyable experience that doesn’t turn into a tragedy.

Here is a list of pool safety advice to share with your friends and family:

Protect your pool

A fence should surround all pools and if there is a gate allowing direct access to the pool, that gate should be locked when you’re not entertaining. We know that sometimes people in rural areas with above ground pools do not always have a fenced in pool, in this instance, make sure you remove all ladders when the pool is not in use.

Supervise children at all times

Each summer you hear a story of someone turning away for a moment when they are watching over children in a pool only for tragedy to strike in a matter of seconds. When children are swimming all it takes is a few seconds. Make sure that all supervision isn’t distracted and is ready to act in the case of emergency.

Set the Rules

When I was growing up and going swimming I knew that there were rules for me to follow no matter whose pool I was by. It is important as a parent to make sure your kids know general pool rules such as:

-No running around the pool
-No diving in shallow areas
-Never swim alone, use the “budday system”
-No horseplay on the diving board or slides

Keep your pool clean

Maintaining your pool is important for your guest’s health and safety. Make sure you are regularly testing chemical levels to prevent potential earaches or rashes.

Be Prepared

Knowing what to do in case of emergency is all about preparation. If possible it would be great for everyone in the home to take special training in CPR or other life saving courses. If this is not possible you should have an emergency kit handy. The emergency kit should include the steps of performing CPR for both a child and adult.

Pool safety is no joke and is a topic that should be brought up with your friends and family as we enter summer.

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