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  • Nov 19, 2007 1:23 pm US/Central
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The following advertising message is provided by Platinum Pools.


Summer is the season for swimming pools. Platinum Pools wants to remind you to make sure your pool is a safe one by following these safety tips.

  • Never leave children alone around open water of any kind – swimming pool, spa, pond, river, etc.
  • Always know where your children are.
  • Never rely entirely on a safety device or product. Nothing can replace constant adult supervision.
  • Never allow your children to swim alone or without an adult present.
  • If your child disappears, check the pool first.
  • Never assume that someone is watching your child unless you have designated an adult to watch the water.
  • When entertaining or using the pool, always designate an adult who can swim to watch the water at all times. Hire a lifeguard if possible.
  • Maintain your pool. Keep the water clear and clean so visibility is kept at a maximum.
  • Do not swim in thunderstorms or any inclement weather.
  • Position all swimming pool jets in such a way that any floating objects will end up in the shallow end of the pool, close to the steps or ladder.
  • Remove all toys and floating objects from the pool when it is not in use.
  • Never allow bikes or 'rideable' toys in the pool area.
  • Have a telephone jack installed by the pool. Never go to answer a door or telephone bell while your children are swimming or your pool is unprotected.
  • Buy and keep on hand lifesaving equipment approved by the US Coast Guard such as life preservers, life jackets, shepherd's crook, etc.
  • If you have a pool safety fence, do not leave chairs, ladders or other objects near the pool that would allow a child to climb up and over. Make sure all gates have self-closing latches.
  • Make sure your child understands how jumping or diving into water can result in injury. Know the depth of the water and the location of underwater hazards before permitting children to jump or dive.
  • Teach your children to swim and cope with all conditions in all types of water.
  • Use approved personal flotation devices whenever on a boat or fishing, and while playing near a river, lake, or ocean.
  • Teach children not to walk, skate, or ride on weak or thawing ice on any body of water.
  • Teach your child to never attempt to rescue a pet.
  • Inform your child of the methods to obtain help.
  • Support efforts in your state to pass legislation to establish basic safety requirements for all swimming areas both public and private.
  • Learn CPR and support the inclusion of CPR training in school.
  • Counsel children--especially teenagers--about the dangers of alcohol and drug consumption during water recreational activities.
  • Remove all water from containers such as buckets immediately after use and put containers away.
  • Do not leave children unattended in the bathroom. Never leave a child unattended in the bath. Keep toilet lids closed and locked and bath plugs out of reach.
  • Make sure children's caregivers and supervisors know all the safety precautions and are fully trained in CPR.


For additional information, contact the following organizations:
The National Spa and Pool Institute: www.nspi.org.
The American Red Cross: www.redcross.org
The Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cspc.gov
Platinum Pools: www.platinumpools.com

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