POOL SAFETY

PRINT VERSION

For Homes with Children

• Adult supervision is essential. Never let kids swim alone!

• If your pool is not fenced in, fence it!

• Keep gates closed. Make sure that self closing gates actually self close. Even better yet, padlock the gate.

• Keep items which can be used for climbing (tables, chairs, large play toys, and ladders) away from fences.

• Keep toys and balls out of and away from the pool area.

• Remove any trees, bushes or other things that might block a clear view of the pool from the house.

• Keep the water within 3 to 4 inches from the top of the pool. This will make climbing out of the pool easier.

• Keep all pool chemical supplies and equipment locked up at all times.

• Keep an emergency plan, with telephone number to call (911), by the entrance to the house or near an outside phone.

• Learn CPR. It takes only a couple hours and may save a life.

Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona http://www.preventdrownings.org