Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Warmer weather is here and that means it’s swimming season! Swimming is a fun and popular recreational sport, but it is important to do so safely. Before heading to the beach or pool, be sure to follow these important swimming safety tips. This can help to ensure a safe swimming experience for all. Only swim in designated areas that are supervised by lifeguards. (If swimming in a pool at home, make sure the children are supervised by an adult at all times.) Always swim with a buddy. You should never swim alone. Always supervise children when they are near water. Never leave a child unattended. Teach children to ask for permission to go near the water. Be sure that all young children or inexperienced swimmers wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved life jacket. Maintain constant supervision. Avoid distractions when supervising children around the water. Have appropriate equipment, such as a reaching or throwing device....