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FENCING |
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There should be a fence on all
four sides of the pool.
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The fence should be at least 4
feet high. |
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No vertical opening in the fence
should be more than 4 inches
wide. |
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The fence should be constructed
so that young children cannot
climb it. |
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The fence should allow a clear
view of the pool from the house.
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GATE |
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Gate Latch |
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The gate should be self-closing.
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The gate should be 4 ft. high
and have a self-locking
mechanism at 54" in proper
working order. |
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The gate latching mechanism
should be out of reach of young
children. |
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DOORS |
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All exit doors from the house to
the pool should have a lock at
least 54 inches above the ground
and be routinely kept locked. |
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STEPS
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Steps leading to an above-ground
pool should be removed when the
pool is not in use. |
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SUPERVISION |
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Young children should never be
left alone in or around the
pool. They should always
be supervised by an adult.
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Babysitters and guardians should
always be instructed about
potential hazards to young
children in and around the pool.
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Caretakers should never rely on
flotation devices or swimming
lessons to protect a child.
Supervise young children at all
times. |
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During pool parties, designate a
"water watcher". |
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
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Keep a phone at poolside.
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If your child is missing, check
the pool first. |
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Parents, guardians, and
babysitters should know how to
institute CPR or mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation immediately and
how to call for emergency
personnel. |
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Periodically review your pool
safety systems for defects and
appropriateness, |
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EDUCATION |
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Talk to your children about pool
safety. |
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Post pool rules and follow them
consistently. |
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Teach infants and young children
to swim. |
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LAYERS OF POOL
PROTECTION
Layer your protection so
that if one part fails,
there is always a back
up. (See figure at
right).
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