Pool & SPA Safety Tips

Water Safety

• Teach children water safety and swimming skills as early as possible.

• Adult supervision is advised for all children, no matter the age.

• Equip doors and windows that exit to a pool area with alarms.

• Post CPR instructions and learn the procedures.

• Keep rescue equipment poolside including a shepherd’s hook to pull someone to safety.

• Keep a first aid kit at poolside.

• Install fencing with latching gates if possible.

• Don’t leave objects such as toys that might attract a child in the pool or pool area.

• Rope and float line to section off shallow from deeper water.

• Never prop the gate to a pool area open.

• Pool toys should be age appropriate and stored safely when not in use

• Pool chemicals should be stored under lock and key away from kids and pets

• Non-penetrating Automatic or Manual covers are always a good idea.

• Always have a phone poolside to call for help if needed.

Sun Safety

You should always protect yourself and your family from harmful UVA/UVB rays. Here are a few

suggestions to accomplish this:

– Apply sunscreen liberally to all uncovered skin

– Use sunscreen with at least 15 SPF

– Re-Apply sunscreen every 2 hours

– Limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. And 2 p.m.

– Protect heads with hats or sunscreen

– Protect eyes with sunglasses

– Even on cloudy days, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can burn and

damage skin cells.

More tips can be found on the FDA’s website