
| Safety Tips |
| Stay close, be alert and watch o Always watch your children and never leave them unattended o Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings o Have a phone close at all times o If a child is missing, check the pool first o Share safety instructions with family , friends, and neighbors |
| Learn and Practice Water Safety Skills o Learn to swim o Know how to perform CPR on children and adults o Understand the basics of life saving so that you can assist in a pool emergency |
| Have the Appropriate Equipment o Install a fence around the perimeter of the pool and spa of at least four feet in height o Use self closing and self latching gates o Ensure all pools and spas have compliant drain covers o Install a door alarm from the house to the pool area o Maintain pool and spa covers in working order o Have life saving equipment such as life rings or reaching poles available for use |
