Pool Safety For Texas Homeowners

Pool Safety for Texas homeowners

Having a pool can be fun and exciting but if you arent sure to follow safety precautions while using the pool, it can lead to accidents and other serious problems such as drowning. Here is a look into some important pool safety tips to ensure that you, and everyone youre with, will have a safe time in your pool:

Ensure never to have any electrical equipment close to the pool side.

In areas where the pool water is deep, place a sign informing that the depth of water is increasing.

Get someone that doesnt plan on swimming to watch over the pool and the swimmers.

Keep objects that can cause tripping away from the deck and pool area
Only one person should use the pool ladder at a time

Pool water must be kept clear at all times.

Proper water sanitation through use of appropriate filters is of utmost importance as unhygienic water can cause health problems and is unsafe for swimmers.

Since water conducts electricity it is best to get away from the pool area when you hear a storm approaching.

If you notice the pool pump making any unusual noises turn it off and contact pool maintenance professionals immediately.

Children should be taught pool safety so that they are aware of how to play and behave in the pool area. They should never be in the pool water or surrounding areas without an adult. It is also best to have a minimum four-foot high pool fences with self-closing, self-latching gates to prevent unsupervised children from coming into the pool.

Toys should never be left in the pool area as they can lure your child into the pool area when you are not looking.

Its best to learn CPR because you never know when you may need it. In the event of an emergency take care of the injured person and at the same time have someone close by call 911 or a local emergency number for help. The faster you act the better you can administer help


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