POOL SAFETY TIPS

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In the past five years 175 Australian children have drowned under the age of five and 50% occurred in our swimming pools. These are preventative so do your bit and make sure your pool is safe.

Around the Pool Fence

• Don’t leave climbable objects near pool fence. i.e. BBQ’s, Pot Plants, Chairs etc.
• Have you picked up all toys lying around and put them away securely?
• Keep all trees & shrubs trimmed so children can’t climb them.

Supervision

• Keep children under the age of five within “arms” length.
• Remember Adult Supervision is the best method of preventing drowning.
• Are you aware of the dangers leaving older children to supervise younger children?
• Have an Adult supervisor around pool during parties.

Emergency Supervision

• Have you got a current CPR sign displayed prominently in pool area?
• Do you and your family have up to date resuscitation and first aid skills?
• Have you got a first aid kit handy in the house?

Electricity

• Do you have RCD or RCCB on power supply? Remember water and power do not mix.

Chemicals

• Are Chemicals stored securely and out of site?
• Always add chemicals to water. Not the other way round.
• Do you read all safety warnings before use?
• Do you wear protective gloves/eye wear when handling pool chemicals?
• Don’t mix different chemicals in same container unless cleaned first.

Pumps/Grates and Suction

• Do all pool suction and plumbing areas have good condition grates or covers securely in place?

General

• Never prop open gates with anything. Think about the consequences?
• Teach your children to swim as early as possible.
• Make sure your pool has a Pool safety Certificate.

 

*For fencing safety tips you may like to download the Pre-Fence Check List.