10 Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Su
mmer time is here and it’s time to “dive in”. Whether you have a luxury in-ground pool, or plan on installing one in the near future, it is essential to consider the safety effects that come with this special feature of your home.
Before you and your family jump in to cool off, consider taking the following steps:
1. Contact your town or municipality to make sure you comply with your local safety standards and building codes.
2. Call your insurance agent or company representative to advise them that you have a pool and speak to them about an umbrella liability policy for additional liability protection.
3. Install a four-sided barrier such as a fence with self closing gates to completely surround the pool.
4. If the house forms the fourth side of the barrier, install alarms on doors leading to the pool area to prevent children from wandering into the pool or spa unsupervised.
5. Never leave small children unsupervised—even for a few seconds.
6. Keep children away from pool filters and other mechanical devices as the suction force may injure them or prevent them from surfacing.
7. Before allowing your company access to your pool or spa, ask them if they know how to swim. Learners should be accompanied by a good swimmer.
8. Check the pool area regularly for glass bottles, toys or other potential accident hazards.
9. Limit alcohol use around the pool. An impaired family member or friend can put themselves in great danger while under the influence and near the pool.
10. Clearly post emergency numbers on the phone, in the event of an accident.
Consider taking these steps this pool season and go the extra mile by purchasing an umbrella policy to protect you above and beyond what your homeowner’s policy would normally.
Give C.H. Edwards a call today at 516-249-5200 for a free no obligation quote on an umbrella policy.
For more information visit our website at www.chedwards.net or email us at info@chedwards.net.
Swim Safely this Summer Season!
Written by: Amanda Haase
