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Tips to make your pool a safe haven for all
Having a swimming pool in your own back yard can make your home
one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after fun spots. It’s great to
have your children and their friends close to home, but with that comes
a responsibility to make sure your pool environment is a safe one.
Here are some guidelines to help you make your pool safer.
- First and foremost, make sure children never have access to the
pool area unless they are properly supervised.
- Our Rizzo experts can advise you in the proper type of pool alarms
(i.e., door alarms and pool alarms).
- Gating should be 4-feet high on all sides of the pool and should be
self-closing and self-latching. Steps and ladders should be secured
and locked when not in use.
- For safety’s sake, there should be no alcohol drinking around the
pool.
- Proper lighting is an essential component in keeping your pool safe.
Lighting inside the pool will illuminate beneath the surface of the
pool and lighting around the pool will help to prevent falls.
- Proper design and non-obscured views are also essential to keeping
your pool area safe.
- Be prepared in case of an emergency. Keep a first-aid kit near the pool
The vast majority of pool owners derive years of pleasure from their
pools without any mishaps. With proper care and supervision, most
accidents can be prevented.
10 Steps to making your pool party a hit this summer
- Clean your pool prior to the party
- If you want guests in the water, write
“Bring your swimsuit” on the invitation
- Have towels and a place for wet bathing suits ready
- Provide a changing room for guests
- Make sure to have plenty of sunscreen on hand
- Create shaded areas with umbrellas
- Supervise children at all times
- Have extra life jackets and floatation devices
for the little ones
- Use plastic drinkware to avoid breaking glass
- Burn citronella candles to deter insects
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