With summertime fast approaching, you and your family are likely getting ready to use your outdoor pool, outdoor firepit, outdoor grill — and just about anything outdoors. If you have a pool, then summer is a great time to start thinking about safety. Pool safety should be a number one priority, especially if you have kids.
The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that between 1990-2000 the second leading cause of unintentional injury death in children ages 1-19 is drowning. So if you have young children and even teenagers, it is important the you and your children are aware of pool safety.
Many precautions can be taken to ensure that you and your family are ready in case of a pool emergency.
For instance, learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a great life-saving technique that able adults in your family can and should learn. If you have an above ground pool, then removing the steps or nearby tables and chairs when not in use can help to prevent children from accidentally going into the pool when you are not around. And there are also common sense rules, such as watching your kids at all times while they are in the pool.
So this summer, remember to keep some simple precautions in mind when using your outdoor pool!