• 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.
