The ABC's of Pool Safety

THE ABC'S OF WATER SAFETY

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 Watcher wears 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 might.  Talk to the experts. First responders will tell you to NEVER take your pool fence down.  There are different types of fences out there but one thing is in common they 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 assume 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:

480-634-7366   www.azchildproofers.com

Childproofing, Pool Fences, Car Seat Safety, Community Education

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