Having a family pool at your house can be an awesome way for you to spend quality time with the kids and have a relaxing reset from work. However, it’s always important to remember that installing a pool in your home involves some safety responsibilities. Depending on the state, the homeowner could be held liable for any injuries on their property. Here are some helpful tips that will help ensure pool safety is a priority in your home or anyone else’s.
Taking the time to lay some ground rules for guests and your children is the first step in engaging in pool safely. Unfortunately, drowning and serious injuries from home swimming pools are still quite common, which is tragic because most of these incidents would be completely preventable with a little extra caution.
Some basic rules that can help prevent injuries include buddy swimming, only swimming when sober and supervised, and ensuring that all who use the pool know how to properly swim, especially children. There should also be rules in place to remove distractions for children, such as taking out all toys from the pool after swimming.
One of the biggest risks of drowning or injury for young children can occur if the pool on your property isn’t surrounded by a secure barrier. Having a four-sided fence with a latching child-proof lock can help make sure children are not running around unsupervised. Taking away any furniture for a child to hop a fence is also a must.
Installing a second barrier should also be considered as it adds an extra layer of security just in case a child manages to get over the first fence. This second barrier can be an alarm system for the pool area, or a lockable pool cover that can be taken off or disabled at your command.
One of the most overlooked aspects of pool safety is checking the quality or pH balance of the water. Pools that have been lacking in water treatment and care often become harbors for parasites, bugs, and even waterborne bacteria. It goes without saying that you probably do not want anyone to swim in contaminated water, so be sure to invest in pool quality control care to avoid any murky water that can get you sick.
It’s clear that there are plenty of risks with swimming pools if the owners do not consider safety a priority. If you or a loved one has been injured at a pool due to a lack of safety considerations, contact our Personal Injury lawyers as soon as possible. It costs you nothing to contact us, as we will only charge you a fee if we are able to reach a settlement on your behalf. Contact us today for your free consultation.
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