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Have you considered what pool safety features you need in place this summer to keep your loved ones safe and having fun all season long?
While owning a pool can be a great way to beat the heat, it is essential to remember that you should always take safety precautions while swimming in your pool. Our experts at Doughboy® Pools are here to help pool owners with six critical safety tips to keep your families and guests safe while enjoying your above-ground swimming pool.
S-wim and Wade Only. Never Dive, Jump, or Slide into the Pool
One of the essential rules of pool safety is never to dive, jump, or slide into an above-ground pool. Serious injuries can result from ignoring this rule.
The water is typically too shallow for these activities in above-ground swimming pools. If you have created a deep swimming area with one of our expandable liners, this can be re-evaluated as needed.
Pool owners should post signs around their pool area reminding swimmers to use caution when entering the pool.
A-dult Supervision Is Always Required
Another important rule is always to have an adult present to supervise children swimming or playing around the pool area.
No one should ever be permitted to swim alone, even if they are good swimmers. It only takes a few seconds for a crisis to occur, and drowning can happen to anyone.
Take the extra step to assign a specific adult to watch if there is a large group. You can take turns supervising but don’t allow everyone to assume someone else is watching.
F-irst-Time Users Run the Highest Risk of Injury
First-time pool users are at the highest risk of injury, which is why it is essential to teach all users the rules of pool safety before allowing them to enter the pool. It is also a good idea to actively direct attention to the “Warning” pool sign before allowing anyone to enter it.
E-lectricity and Water Are a Fatal Mix
Another essential rule of pool safety is to keep all electrical devices away from the pool area. Radios, speakers, and other appliances should be kept away from the pool to avoid the dangerous water and electricity mix unless they are specifically marketed as water safe.
T-easing, Roughhousing, and Horseplay Do Not Belong in the Pool Area
Pool owners should also discourage any kind of teasing, roughhousing, or horseplay in the pool area. This can quickly lead to unexpected accidents and injuries.
Y-ou Should Not Permit Alcohol or Drugs in Your Pool
Our final pool safety tip is to not permit alcohol or drugs in your pool.
Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol should be kept away from the pool area. These substances can impair judgment and coordination, making it more likely that accidents will occur.
Pool safety should be a top priority for all pool owners. By following these six essential safety tips available in printed form in our Pool Safety Booklet, pool owners can ensure their families and guests stay safe while enjoying the pool this summer.
If you need any more information or assistance with procuring our safety stickers, reach out to your local authorized Doughboy dealer today.
