​Survival Swim
Water Safety Tips
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Never leave a child unattended near water in a pool, tub, bucket or ocean. There is no substitute for adult supervision.
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Designate a “Water Watcher” to maintain constant watch over children in the pool during gatherings.
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The home should be isolated from the pool with a fence at least 60” tall, with a self-closing, self-latching gate. The gate should open away from the pool, and should never be propped open.
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Doors and windows should be alarmed to alert adults when opened. Doors should be self-closing and self-latching.
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Power-operated pool safety covers are the most convenient and efficient. Solar/floating pool covers are not safety devices.
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Keep a phone at poolside so that you never have to leave the pool to answer the phone, and can call for help if needed.
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Learn CPR and rescue breathing.
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Keep a life-saving ring, shepherd’s hook and CPR instructions mounted at poolside.
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Do not use flotation devices (such as "floaties") as a substitute for supervision.
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Never leave water in buckets or wading pools.
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If a child is missing, always check the pool first. Seconds count.
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Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use.
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Don’t use floating chlorine dispensers that look like toys.
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Instruct babysitters about potential pool hazards, and emphasize the need for constant supervision.
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Responsibilities of pool ownership include ensuring children in the home learn to swim, and that adults know CPR.
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Do not consider children “drownproof” because they’ve had swimming lessons.
Additional Drowning Prevention Links:
http://ndpa.org/home/resources/safety-tips/layers-of-protection/