10 Important Swimming Pool Safety Tips You Need to Know

Summer is finally here and many families will be spending time in their swimming pools at home or while on vacation. As a pool owner, I wanted to share some swimming pool safety tips with all of you.

* Make sure you have a secure fence and locking gate around the pool area. This will ensure that children and pets won’t have access when you’re not around.

* Keep the area around your pool cleaned up! Don’t let toys, rafts, floats and other items lying around. People can easily trip on these items, so keep things cleaned up.

* Invest in a first aid kit, life preservers and other necessary items, just in case there is ever an emergency.

* Every year at the beginning of the season, have a professional come out and check over the pool. You want to make sure everything is in good working order and to have your water professionally tested. If you’re looking for a great company, Pools Perth is one that comes highly recommended.

* When you see a storm approaching, it’s time for everyone to get out, regardless if you see lightning or hear it thundering. Just get out and wait for the storm to pass.

* Never allow adults to get into your pool if their drinking a lot of alcohol. Alcohol consumption can cause cramping, disorientation and a whole host of other issues.

* Make sure everyone knows the rules! No running, no diving in shallow water, no messing with the drains, pumps and other pool items.

* If you have children swimming in the pool, make sure you have enough adults around to properly supervise them. A good ratio to remember is one adult (experienced swimmer) per 4-5 children. If it’s a very small child, one adult should always be within arm’s reach.

* Don’t rely on swimming aids, floaties and/or rafts to keep you or a child safe! These are “pool toys” and not meant to save a life. If you want to invest in U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices, I would highly recommend that.

* Never swim alone! People have heart attacks, strokes and all kinds of other medical emergencies while being alone in a swimming pool!

The swimming pool is a great way to have fun this summer, but please remember, safety always comes first! Enjoy your summer!