A pool owner's #1 responsibilty is to create a safety plan and policy at home, discuss with family, and implement. All swimmers should be aware of your safety plan and policy.

Swimming Safety Tips:

• Make sure that children are properly supervised by an adult.

• Keep your eyes on young children, particularly in a crowded pool.

• Be certain that your pool is properly sanitized to kill harmful bacteria.

• Swimming pools can be a breeding ground for dangerous microorganisms; chlorine helps maintain a clean and safe pool. Be certain to carefully follow all directions on pool treatment products.

• Prevent accidents by not running by the pool, diving off the ladder, or engaging in horseplay.

• Horseplay at poolside is a major cause of pool-related accidents.

• Keep lifesaving equipment and a first aid kit nearby.

• For those who own their own pool, be sure adult supervisors have been trained in CPR.

• Ensure against unattended pool use by maintaining layers of safety protection.

• Fencing, latched gates, and pool covers can prevent small children from entering your pool without your knowledge.

• Post CPR instructions/emergency instructions in the pool area.

• Post pool rules in a visible area.

• Keep a phone in the pool area for easy access.

• Do not use glass containers near swimming pools.

• Do not use extention cords to run pool; we advise you to seek a professional electrician to ground wires for proper pool operation.

• Remember water and electricity do not mix and it can be very dangerous and life threatening!

We strongly recommend all pool owners to contact the American Red Cross in your area for First Aid and CPR training.

www.bostonredcross.org

• DO read the product label

• DO maintain good housekeeping practices

• DO store chemicals in a cool, dry, well ventilated place

• DO wear appropriate personal protective equipment as listed on label

• DO use up all product before disposal of container

• DO notify supervisor in case of an emergency situation

• DO keep spilled materials isolated, follow label directions for clean-up and disposal

• DO keep chemical product containers covered and protected from contamination

• DO add each pool and spa chemical separately

• DO have an emergency plan and conduct regular drills

• DO dispose of spilled material or unused dose per label directions

• DO NOT store liquid materials above solid materials

• DO NOT allow product to contact oil, grease, acid, or organic material

• DO NOT smoke where pool chemicals are stored or used

• DO NOT use floor sweeping compounds when cleaning up pool chemicals

• DO NOT put spilled materials back in the original container

• DO NOT use dry chemical fire extinguishers (use water only!)

• DO NOT mix with any other chemicals, materials, or pool/spa products

• DO NOT dispose of chemical product containers without washing and drying completely

Note: Never add water to chemicals, only add chemicals to water. For disposal information, contact your local solid waste, health, or enviromental agency. For more information regarding pool safety/tips, visit the Web sites listed below or call 1-800-232-8812.