Rex Nichols

Pool safety rules, part 2

-Don’t allow anyone who has been drinking alcohol to swim in the pool.

-Never dive into an above ground pool. Always check the water depth before plunging into an in-ground pool.

-Don’t allow your children to let their friends use the pool without your permission and supervision.

-Don’t allow glass bottles or other potential hazards into the pool area.

-Keep radios, CD players, blow dryers, and other electrical devices away from the pool.

-Keep a secure cover on the pool during the off season.

-Keep a first aid kit, ring buoys and reaching poles near the pool in case of emergency.

-Consider having the adults in your home take basic first aid and CPR training.

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