Drowning Prevention Checklist

Supervision
• Never leave your child unsupervised in or near any body of water
• Don’t allow barriers, such as fences or walls, to give you a false sense of security
• Keep toys, tricycles and other children’s play things away from the pool or spa
• Don’t consider your children to be “drown-proof” even if they are enrolled in swimming lessons. Swimming lessons should teach them some respect for the water
• Do Not rely on “water wings” or inflatable devices to keep your child afloat
• THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION FOR SUPERVISION !!!
Barriers
• Fencing, walls, latched doors, covers and alarms should always be utilized
• Doors and windows leading to the pool area are kept closed and locked
• Fence gates should have self-closing, self-latching mechanisms
Teach your children to swim
• Door, window and gate latches should be out of reach of children
• Always drain standing (surface) water off of the pool or spa cover
• Your pool or spa should always have well-maintained barriers or “layers of safety”
Emergency Procedures
• Install a phone, or keep a cordless phone, in the pool or spa area
• Know how to contact local emergency medical services
• Post emergency phone numbers in an easy-to-see location
• Child care-givers should always be familiar with emergency procedures
• Learn and practice how to administer lifesaving techniques (CPR) to children
Fence the Pool, Shut the Gate! Teach Your Kids to Swim – It’s Great!
Supervise, (Watch your Mate), Learn How to Resuscitate!
For more information on drowning prevention and learning to swim, please call Academy Swim Club at (661)702-8585 or visit www.Swim4Life.com.