Swimming Pool Safety Tips

Posted on 6/19/2017

While pools provide much summertime fun and relief from the heat, unfortunately they can also be dangerous and even deadly.   To help prevent injury, below are some safety tips that pool owners should follow. In addition, to protect yourself financially if you own a pool, be sure to talk to your account manager about how much liability insurance you have and consider a personal umbrella policy which will provide even more financial protection. 

1. Put fencing around the pool area.  In addition to the fences required by your town, consider creating as many barriers to the pool as possible when not in use such as locks on gates and safety covers. 
2. Never leave small children unsupervised, even for a few seconds.
3. Do not leave toys or floats in the pool when not in use as they may tempt toddlers into reaching for them.
4. Be sure all pool users know how to swim or are accompanied by someone who does.
5. Do not allow anyone to swim alone.
6. Keep people away from pool filters and other mechanisms as the suction force may cause injury. Know how to shut those devises off in case of an emergency.
7. Do not allow glass around pools.
8. Keep electrical devices away from pools and nearby wet areas.
9. Do not allow anyone who has been drinking to use the pool.
10. Never use the pool during lightning storms.
11. Do not allow anyone to dive into an above-ground pool or into the shallow end of the pool.
12. Keep a first aid kit, ring buoys, and reaching poles near the pool.  Consider taking CPR training