Having a backyard pool is a boon on hot summer days. There’s nothing more refreshing than taking a dip to cool off after a tiring day in the sun. However, is your backyard safe, especially for children and pets?
Kids, particularly toddlers, have the risk of drowning in your pool if it’s not properly out of reach for them. Statistics show that many children drown in home pools as they are not protected from reaching the pool without adult guidance.
So, how to keep the pool safe, especially when you are not around to monitor your kids? Let’s find out.
Build a proper pool fence
The best way to keep children out of the pool is by building a fence around it. Construct it to a minimum height as per the legal requirements and it should be safe enough for the kids. Pool fencing is a popular construction item and you can do it to make your pool more aesthetically pleasing.
For instance, if you would like to glance inside the pool always, you can have glass pool fencing. You can look beyond the fence always, especially when kids are sneaky enough to go past the fencing boundary.
Have rescue equipment and first aid kit
You can’t always be there to supervise your kids. Your children can still go beyond the fencing and fall into the risk of drowning. Hence it’s always recommended to have rescue equipment and a first aid kit.
Safety equipment should include a life ring, rescue tube, and life hook which is used to pull someone out of the water. Store them near the pool so that you can access them immediately during emergencies.
Consider taking a first aid course so you know what to do if someone is in trouble. If possible, teach all your kids to swim and make them aware of what will happen if they go inside the pool without safety equipment. Illustrate pool safety using examples or take help from online videos to create awareness among children.
Use non-slip pool pavers
Slippery surfaces around the pool can be a major contributor to pool accidents and injuries. To increase grip, you can consider installing non-slip pool pavers. There are a lot of varieties of pool pavers suitable to the safety requirements of the pool. For the extra layer of protection, you can also install a non-slippery mat around the pool to increase the friction of the ground and pool safety, also regular pool maintenance can help to make floors non-slippery.
Store chemicals safely
Chemicals are used to keep the pool from developing disease-causing germs. However, it can lead to injury if they are not handled properly using protective gear. Your children might easily touch them or worse, mix them improperly which can lead to a serious life hazard. So, always make sure to store chemicals safely and keep them out of reach of children.
Work with reliable pool builders
If you want your pool to be safe, then it’s necessary to construct it in a way that complies with all the legal and safety rules. Whether you are doing new pool construction or renovations, always consult professional pool builders who are experts in the field. It will make sure that you are constructing a pool while adhering to government regulations.
Install a safety alarm
The more effective way to know any unmonitored water activity is by installing a safety alarm. The alarm will ring immediately whenever the fence gate opens alerting you to take action faster. Also, some homeowners also like to install motion sensors inside the pool so that they can ring an alarm whenever someone falls into the pool triggering an unusual water activity.
Just because there are risks involved in having a pool, you don’t need to stop constructing it at your new home. Make it safe by following pool safety rules and keep your children informed about the risks like drowning. If possible, make sure you are always around your kids whenever they are playing near the pool. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
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