Pool Safety Is "No Accident"

Pool Safety Is “No Accident”

Here is some information that was recently published by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) about deaths due to drowning:

Each year approximately 6,500 people die from drowning in the United States and an estimated 140,000 persons drown worldwide.
Based on past record, about 75% of all drowning fatalities are males
Drowning is the second leading cause of injury related death for children between 0 and 14 years of age
For each of the 1,000 children that drown, four are hospitalized for near drowning (American Academy of Pediatrics)
one out of the four near drowning cases suffer severe, permanent neurological disability (Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention)
For children ages 1 to 4 years, 80% of drownings occur in backyard swimming pools or spas.

Pool Safety Tips For Parents Part I

Our Toledo, Ohio child drowning lawyers were pleased to see the following swimming tips, released by Goldfish Swim School in Birmingham, Michigan.

It is imperative that parents talk to their children about swim safety, in order to avoid potentially fatal drowning accidents. Read the first three facts here:

– Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under six years old.

– Never leave a child out of supervisory eye contact in or near a pool, not even for a second. There is absolutely no substitute for constant adult supervision. If you must leave the pool area, take your child with you.

– Pools and spas are attractive to children, and children must be kept away from them in the absence of adequate supervision. A fence, wall, or natural/artificial barrier should completely enclose your pool or spa.

Pool Safety Tips For Parents Part II

Our Toledo, Ohio child accident lawyers want to stress to parents the importance of summer pool safety. Do your kids know the rules of swimming and pools, even if they are away from home?

Read Part II of our pool safety tips, compliments of Goldfish Swim School:

– All gates or doors leading from the house to the pool area should have a self-closing and self-latching mechanism that protects against unauthorized entry and use (the inside latch should be above the reach of toddlers or young children).

– Check with your local government to learn their specific legal requirements concerning fencing around pools and spas.

– You cannot be too cautious. If your pool, spa, or hot tub is indoors, lock the door to the room or have a cover that locks, to keep out children and other unauthorized users.

– Do not place objects (e.g. chairs or tables) near the pool or spa fence that could allow a youngster to climb over.

Pool Safety Tips For Parents Part III

Does your child know the rules of the pool, even when they are not at home?

Our Toledo, Ohio child injury lawyers want to urge parents to talk to their kids about pool safety, in order to prevent the devastating injuries that cana result from pool accidents.

Read Part III of our Pool Safety tips, compliments of Goldfish Swim School:

– A clear view of the pool or spa from the house should be assured by removing vegetation and other obstacles.

– If you use a pool or spa cover, carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe installation, use, and maintenance.

– Always completely remove the cover before using your pool or spa, to avoid the possibility of anyone, especially a small child – being trapped and drowning under the cover.

Pool Safety Tips For Parents Part IV

Our Toledo, Ohio child accident lawyers want parents to check out Part IV of our Pool Safety tips, compliments of Goldfish Swim School.

Parents should stress to their kids that pool safety rules are universal, and should be followed no matter what pool or body of water they are around.

– Drain any standing water from the surface of your pool or spa cover. An infant or small child can drown in even the smallest amount of water.

– If you use any of the lightweight, floating pool covers, be especially alert for the potential for drowning accidents. These covers are not for safety, and no one should ever crawl or walk on them.

– Keep toys, particularly tricycles or wheel toys, away from the pool. A child playing with these could accidentally fall into the water.

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Pool Safety Is “No Accident”

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