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"Today we're talking about backyard safety. Many of us have pools in our backyards, and if you happen to have one you really want to be sure that you safeguard any children from coming anywhere near the pool unattended. It's really going to require complete fencing all around the perimeter of the pool and a secure gate. There are countless, countless accounts of children drowning, and you know, sometimes they end in death and sometimes just in a drowning, but you never really want your child to be in any sort of position where they are in any danger in your pool. You, even if you don't have children of your own, you want to keep in mind that neighborhood children, anybody can come wandering into your back yard, and if your pool's not secure, you know, don't take it for granted that just cause you don't have your own kids that it can't pose a drowning hazard for anybody else. Also you want to be sure that you make sure that the area that's around your pool isn't so slippery that anybody, even an adult who's walking around, slips and falls. So these are just a couple tips to keep your pool area safe."
eHow Article: Swimming Pool Safety
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pooltech said
on 1/16/2009 I have run across stories like this a few times a week working for a .com that sells swimming pool safety products internationally as well as working on pools for 17 years .
I have a lot of insight on the matter that I will list:
#1 You should always know where your kids are around a pool. A drowning can take place in under 2 min. If you need to leave the poolside take your child with you
#2 Most of the time it happens at a party because everyone thinks some one else is watching the kids. For about $50 you can get a lifeguard for a few hours from any pool management company
that is trained in water rescue
#3 Do not rely on one safety device. This is what in the pool industry refers to as “ layers of protection” there are many products on the market such as:
- Pool alarms, If something or some one over 8 pounds enter the water it will sound an alarm at the pool as well as at a remote base station inside the house
- Door alarms for doors that face the pool from the house , they will sound an alarm on the door much like a smoke detector and have a bypass button for adults at the top of the door that will give you 7 sec to go outside before the alarm will sound
- Water activated locking wrist bands that sound at a base station when they come in contact with water, but you must remember to put them on the child
- SVRS systems that get hooked up to the pump that can tell if there is a suction blockage and will shut off the pump and sound an alarm.
- Removable swimming pool child safety fences ( but get a lifeguard or parents take turns watching the kids if you take them down for a party )
- Winter safety covers that will hold up the weight of a car on top ( Loop-loc safety cover)
- gate alarms , that will sound every time someone enters the back yard.
#4 Take a CPR class , you just might save a loved one or a friend
#5 It helps to have a phone by the pool, they do make water proof phone that can be left outside to make calling 911 faster in the event something does happen.
The new law named after Virginia is a good step towards pool safety, but more can be done . The law is only for new pools being build and for all swim clubs, hotels,city pools, and apartments.( any pool that is used by more then one family basically) If does not cover backyard pools that are pre existing but many states are filling the gap. Florida is one that requires a door alarm on any door or window that faces the pool. New York requires a pool alarm on every pool. Most states require at least a 4 foot fence around the pool or yard. Call your county inspector to make sure you comply with all the laws.
If you have any Pool safety questions you can contact me toll free at POOLCENTER.com 1-877-766-5287 and I can assist you with any questions and help you make your pool a safer one.
Myles McMorrow