Winter Pool Safety

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POOL SAFETY WINTER DROWN PROOF YOUR POOL When the weather gets cooler the pool tends to go unused. It's easy to forget about pool safety when the pool's not in use but if you have young children it's crucial to ensure your pool is winter safe. 20% 85% of homes don't meet of drownings happen in winter. safety standards. FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS FOR WINTER POOL SAFETY. Install a Pool Alarm: Check Your Gate: Water Patrol and other Check your pool fence gate is securedwith a child proof latch. If you don't access the pool area over the weekend then lock the gate with a lockable gate latch. pool suppliers can provide and install pool alarms to make sure someone hears if a child falls in your pool. Get a Winter Safety Net: While your pool is out of action in winter, use a safety net to prevent access to the water. Remove Climbable Objects: Check the garden and Check Your Pool Fencing: Ensure your pool fencing has been fitted to correct surrounds and clear items height, standards and has no gaps your children can sneak through. such as chairs and boxes that could be used to climb the fence. ACCIDENTS CAN STILL HAPPEN. Teach Your Child to Swim: Brush Up On Your CPR Skills: For babies, IRS and similar courses through Aqua Babies could help save your babies' life. For older children, teach them to swim from an early Take a first aid course run by St John's Ambulance and other community groups so you'll know what to do in case of an accident. age. Remember to regularly check the pool fencing requirements in your state - they change regularly and it's important your fence is built to code. Sources: www.royallifesaving.com.au www.essentialbaby.com.au AQUAVISTAGLASS glass pool fencing and balustrade