Having a swimming pool is one of the greatest things any Australian could ask for, especially during the warmest days of summer. Nothing beats being able to just walk out into your back yard on a sweltering day and jumping into your own private pool to cool off. A swimming pool is a great idea, especially if you have kids. You can teach them to swim from the comfort of your home and it’ll definitely make their birthdays parties loads more fun. At the same time, there’s plenty of danger of danger involved with them. Drowning deaths are still a relatively common occurrence in Australia. In fact, from December up to the first of January, 48 people were reported have drowned to death in a swimming pool. Hence whether you’re thinking of getting a swimming pool installed or already own one, it’s best to make sure that it’s safe to use. Here are a few ways you could do that:
Install a fence
This can be especially useful if you have young children because you can keep them away from the pool when you’re not present to watch over them. We recommend that you opt for Adelaide glass pool fencing, because not all does it restrict the pool area and prevent anyone from falling in accidentally but it also ensures that the pool is still kept in view.
Additionally, by having fencing installed, you’ll deal with less maintenance and the lack of gaps or spaces will keep dangerous animals like snakes from getting into the pool.
Set up an alarm
Security systems can be installed to notify you when your children or even pets manage to get the gate open. Not only are alarm systems useful for alerting you of dangers, it can even help to discourage your kids from using the pool unsupervised.
Give your kids swimming lessons
Sometimes the easiest solution can be the most effective. By teaching your kids how to swim at a very young age, you’ll eliminate the risk of them falling in and drowning. If you’re not very good at teaching or don’t know how, we recommend getting someone who does to teach your children. It can also be very useful to establish some rules for using the pool to minimize any danger. By having these rules printed out and placed nearby the pool, your children will think twice before running around the deck or jumping in when there isn’t an adult present.
Be well-versed in CPR
Be prepared for the worst. If you own a pool, we recommend that you learn CPR so that you’re well prepared in case of an emergency. Make sure learn the procedure correctly and from a certified professional. Don’t let the potential dangers of having a pool, turn you away from getting one. If you follow all of the above safety tips, then there’s no reason that you and children shouldn’t have a fun and safe experience with it.
