Saturday 25 July 2009

Staying Safe in A Pool

By Chuck R Stewart

Most of us probably imagine our dream houses to include a Thousand Oaks swimming pool, in the yard . Admit it, its fun to wade around, laze off on an inflatable and, if you're feeling a bit energetic, go for a few laps. Its really fun to have it around, but there are some safety issues. You should consider how safe your pool is, more than ever if you have kids. Here are some tips on what to do to avoid accidents and what you should do if one does occur. Safety comes first whenever you are enjoying any model by Simi Valley swimming pools.

Probably one of the things you have to consider when setting up your pool would be to erect a fence around the perimeter. Laugh if you must, but your smile would be gone in an instant if a child accidentally fell in and didn't know how to swim. Build it high enough, about four to five feet, to make sure that that doesn't happen. Also keep it locked up tight when no one is using it.

Of course, don't keep that pool locked off forever. The idea of having a pool in the first place is so that you can swim in it. Never forget to accompany your child, or any other small children when the want to go swimming. Be at arms length when supervising with them, and be sure that you are at the ready in case anything happens. You never know if they'll suddenly get a cramp or slip from running around the pools edge.

Even the best of swimmers can have muscle cramps, and this can often end in sink rather than swim. Anticipate that this can happen, and stretch well before taking a dip. Prepare your body for those ten or twenty laps, its the least you can do.

In the unfortunate case that someone is drowning in the pool, take immediate action. Here, first-aid becomes a vital skill to save that persons life. Learn basic techniques like CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Its not unwise to have these skills under your belt because that life you save might just be yours.

It would never hurt to have extra safety equipment handy in case of an emergency. Life preservers, buoys, and a shepherds hook are extremely useful whenever someone in the pool starts to flail their arms like a mad man. However, inflatable swimming aids are not included in this list, since it can give non-swimmers, especially children, a false sense of security during swimming|inexperienced swimmers a false sense of security, misleading them into thinking they are safe|. The key to safety is supervision, whether going for a whole-day exercise or just a simple dip in the pool. You will never actually know what can happen next, so always be ready. Swimming pools can be quite fun to have in your home, but always remember to take those necessary precautions to ascertain that they stay that way. Safety should be kept in mind at all times, your fun times will not be sacrificed.

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