THE ABC'S OF WATER SAFETY
5-8-14
A - ALWAYS ADULT
SUPERVISION
Always have an ADULT watching the pool. The
Water Watcher does not take their eyes off the water. The Water Watcher
does not talk on the phone. The Water Watcher does not let things
distract them. The Water Watchers wear something different so everyone
knows they are the Water Watcher and will not distract them. The Water
Watcher knows how to swim or has the tools next to them and knows how to use
them if someone is in trouble...pool noodle....shepherds hook...life
saver....etc.
B - BARRIER
ALL pools should have several layers of protection.
A POOL FENCE is one of those necessary layers. If you do not have
children at home....your neighbors may. Talk to the experts...first
responders...they will tell you....NEVER take your pool fence down. There
are different types of fences out there but one thing is in common....have a
self-closing/self-latching gate and 5' is always the safest.
C - CLASSES
Children needs swim
lessons. This should be done yearly for their first few years...many forget
the skill over the winter. ADULTS
that do not know how to swim...should take swim lessons also. ADULTS
should take CPR lessons.
Yes, this is Drowning season in Arizona. We can be part of
the solution. Don’t think someone else is
watching the pool. Be pro-active and
make sure that the ABC’s of Pool Safety are being followed. Make sure there is a Water Watcher. Don’t care if people think you are being “over
protective”. You will save a life…..it
could be the life of your own child or grandchild.
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER
For More information contact:
Arizona Childproofers:
480-634-7366 or
Sources:
Kid Safe Worldwide
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