A B C D's of Pool Safety
A Water Watcher is a responsible adult who agrees to watch the kids in the water without distractions. After a certain amount of time (such as 15-minutes), the Water Watcher assignment is passed on to another adult, who is responsible for the active supervision.
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Barriers act as ‘layers of protection’ that prevent water-related tragedies from occurring. The best pool barrier is a 4-sided fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate that opens outward. The barriers must separate the pool from the home.
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ISR’s unique results are achieved through fully customized, safe and effective, one-on-one lessons with only your child and the Instructor in the water. What your child will learn, and the way he or she will learn it, is what makes ISR so different from traditional swimming lessons. Always putting safety first, ISR emphasizes competence, which leads to confidence, and provides the foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment in and around the water.
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If the home opens directly to the pool, door alarms and high locks should be installed.All public pools and spas must have drain grates or covers that meet safety standards to avoid accidents. Powerful suction from a pool or spa drain can even trap an adult.
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A
ADULT SUPERVISION
- Always assign an adult to be a WATER WATCHER. Rotate Water Watchers every 15 min to maintain alertness.
- You must always stay off cellphones and any other activity that may cause you to get distracted.
- NEVER SWIM ALONE
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BARRIERS
- Fully enclosed pool safety fence with self closing self latching gate.
- Keep away all chairs, tables, and any items a child can use to climb over fence
- Keep all gates and doors leading to the pool, locked.
- Safety nets over pools can also be used as an extra layer of protection
C
CLASSES
- Enroll children, as young as 6 months old and up to 6 yrs old, in ( ISR ) infant self rescue classes
- Enroll children 6 yrs and older in conventional swim lessons
- Adults and children should take CPR and First Aid lessons
D
DEVICES
- Pool Alarms
- Door Alarms
- Coast Guard approved life vest
- Door locks installed high out of reach of children
- Install new, safe, compliant drain covers in your pool
