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Safety Equipment
Be aware- always prepare!
Do you have...
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All the safety equipment required by
municipal by-laws?
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A throwing line with buoyant aid?
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10 steps
A non-metal reaching pole?
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A First Aid Kit?
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A telephone with emergency numbers
and civic address posted?
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A "Pool Supervisor" trained in First Aid
B ackwashing
& CPR and Water Safety?
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Properly fitted flotation devices (PFD)
for toddlers, weak or poor swimmers
around the pool?
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Diving in aboveground pools
Aboveground pools are safe for feet first entry only.
Of all sports, diving is the principle cause of accidents resulting in paralysis. Diving or sliding into a shal-
low water pool headfirst can lead to very serious spinal cord injuries.
Here is a list of do's and don'ts for all pool users:
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• Keep the pool filled to its proper level
• Keep pool water clear
DON'T
• Run and dive
• Climb onto another person's shoulder
• Do a back dive
• Dive from a nearby deck, roof or any other construction
Other important rules:
• Swim only with "Pool Supervisor" present
• Play with Care!
• Walk. Don't run!
• Keep your head up! Feet first entries only.
95% of diving injuries occur in water less
than 1.5 metres deep.
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• Alcohol and pools don't mix
- alcohol is involved in about 50% of drowning incidents.
• Keep the pool deck clean and clear of debris.
• Only non-breakable cups and dishes are allowed on the deck.
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