The Importance Of Pool Safety

Sadly, deaths and terrible accidents occur each and every
year in Australia in and around the pool. The majority of
these problems could be completely avoided if proper pool
safety measures had been implemented. Don't become a
statistic: always use recommended pool safety techniques
and equipment to keep people safe.

The ABCs Of Safety Around Pools -

By following three basic principles as a pool owner, you
can largely eliminate the majority of mishaps and tragedies
from happening in your pool. Learn the following three
pieces of advice and stick to them at all costs - they just
might save a life someday.

==> Always keep a constant eye on toddlers who are playing
in or near a pool.

==> Commence swimming classes for your toddler from an
early age, ensuring that they grow up knowing how to swim
and basic pool safety.

==> Close the gate into your pool area every time you
enter or exit it; ensure that the condition of the fence is
acceptable.

The Right Kind Of Fence - The Basics -

Most pool renovations Brisbane contractors would agree that
not just any old fence will do when it comes to maintaining
adequate pool safety. Fences should be secure, and not
capable of being pushed down or crawled through. They must
be 100mm or less to the ground, so that children cannot
crawl beneath them and into the danger zone. For optimum
safety, pool fences should be at least 1.2m high and any
vertical gaps in them should be no larger than 100mm apart.
Finally, be careful not to leave objects lying around that
small children could use to get themselves over the fence -
things like chairs and climbing toys, for example.

Prevent Access With A Proper Gate -

The purpose of an appropriate gare for the pool area is to
allow people to get in - while keeping toddlers and small
children safely out. For best results, your pool gate
should open outward from the pool so that children can't
lean against them and inadvertently open them. Gates must
have a sturdy latch, and the latch must be at least 1.5m
from the ground. Finally, always use a latch that is
self-closing and self-latching; that way, when it will
swing shut on its own - then latch closed.


About the Author:

The team at John Clark Pools
(http://www.johnclarkpools.com.au/ ) recommend that when
consulting with Brisbane pool builders about a new pool, be
sure to ask about safety features and have them installed
as well. After all, even the best pool construction
Brisbane job can be less than perfect when the opportunity
for accidents remains high.