7). The safety of your children is up to you! The risk is greatest when children are
younger than 5 years old. The accidents do not only happen to others! Be ready to
face it!
8). Watch and act:
- Supervision of children must be close and constant;
- Designate one responsible for security;
- Strengthen monitoring when there are multiple users in the pool;
- Teach your children to swim as soon as possible;
- Wet neck, arms and legs before entering the water;
- Learn lifesaving,especially those specific to children;
- Forbid diving or jumping in front of young children;
- Forbid running and violent games around the pool;
- Do not allow access to the pool without a safety vest for a child not knowing
how to swim and not accompanied in the water;
- Do not leave toys near unmonitored pool;
- Keep water clear and healthy;
- Store water treatment products out of reach of children;
9). Plan:
- Phone near the pool, do not leave your children unattended when you call;
- Buy and pole near the pool;
10). Moreover, some devices may contribute to security:
- Barrier whose portal will be constantly kept closed (e g a hedge cannot be regarded
as a protective barrier);
- Manual or automatic cover properly positioned and secured protection;
- Electronic sensor to detect or drop in service and operational, but not a substitute
for close supervision;
11). Accident:
- Remove the child from the water as quickly as possible;
- Call for help immediately and follow the advice that given to you;
- Replace wet clothes with warm blankets;
12)Store and view pool number of first aid:
- Fire: (18 for France); (112 Europe)
- EMS: (15 for France); (112 Europe)
- Poison Center; (112 Europe)
13). Prohibit access to the pool for the deterioration or the system(s) filter;
14). Do not submerge;
15). Do not walk on the edge;
16). Warning: Never put the empty swimming pool in the open air.
17). Keep free space around the pool: see table 1
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