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Summer is in full swing, and if you’ve got a pool at home, it’s probably already getting a large amount of use! Do you have a bunch of family and neighbors over constantly? Your back gate may almost be like a swinging door as people are going in and out at all times of the day. While having your own home pool is awesome for you and everyone you know, it’s also a huge responsibility. The last thing you want is for a friend or family member to get hurt while playing in your pool. Make sure you’re following these tips for keeping your home pool safe all summer long
Secure Your Pool
Make sure your pool is completely surrounded by a fence at least 4-feet high. You also want the gate to be self-closing and self-latching. This can help prevent smaller children from making their way into the pool area if that’s not where they’re supposed to be. You might even consider getting a cover for your pool when it’s not in use to help prevent anyone from falling in.
Always Keep an Active Watch on Children
It’s so important to stay incredibly alert while kids are in the pool. Even if they do know how to swim, anything could happen. Make sure you know where they are at all times. Adult supervision is one of the most important factors in ensuring the safety of younger kids. You should stay within an arm’s reach of small children. Keep in mind that anything can happen in the blink of an eye.
Make Sure Everyone Knows How to Swim
You might enroll your kids in swim lessons. If the neighbor’s kids don’t know how to swim – handle it in a way you feel comfortable with. Perhaps you ask their parents to be in the pool with them at all times, or you may simply not allow them in your pool at all. Remember that if anyone gets hurt on your property, you could be held responsible.
Keep Rescue Equipment Next to the Pool
Safety rings and long poles are crucial to have by your pool in the event of an emergency.
Teach Kids How to Dial 9-1-1
If your kids don’t already know the importance of 9-1-1 in an emergency situation, now is probably the time to teach them. If a worst-case scenario was to take place and you were dealing with the situation in a hands-on way, you would want to be able to tell them to dial 9-1-1 and make sure they knew how to handle the conversation with the operator.
Get CPR Certified
Getting CPR certified is so important. If someone went underwater and drowned or passed out, being able to provide CPR before an ambulance arrived could literally save a life. These situations can be incredibly time-sensitive and require immediate attention.