How To Make Sure Your Pool Is Safe
Owning a swimming pool can be a truly lovely and fun thing to do, and if you’re a homeowner lucky enough to have your own pool, you’ll know what joy it can bring into your life and the lives of your family. What could be better than splashing around in the cool, refreshing water of a swimming pool right there in your own backyard? It’s ideal for keeping the kids occupied and for staying fit and healthy, so no matter how you look at it, it’s a great idea.
However, there are some safety aspects to consider, and if you really do want to enjoy your pool, you’ll need to take them seriously so that you don’t have any accidents and regret having the pool in the first place. With that in mind, keep reading to find out what you need to do.
Install Proper Fencing
The first and most important step when it comes to making sure your pool is safe is to install a good fence around it. When that’s in place, you can have the peace of mind that no one’s going to accidentally fall into the water and get into difficulties when no one’s around to help – they’ll stay away from the edge of the pool until you’re there to supervise them. That’s why you have to make sure you don’t just have a fence, but that it’s locked too – and you’re the one with the key or combination (and if it is a key, that the key is kept out of reach of children).
The fence needs to be at least four feet high and the gate should open outwards, away from the pool. For added safety, you can also install alarms on the gate so if someone enters the pool area you’re told about it and you can check on things.
Have Good Lighting
Having good lighting in and around your pool is another crucial safety aspect to put in place, especially if you or your guests and family want to swim at night. Pool lights help swimmers see clearly underwater, which makes it much easier to stay safe, and they’ll also let people see the pool edge more easily, which means there’s less chance of slips and falls. It’s also wise to have spare lights and bulbs just in case you have to change them – a stock of SwimQuip replacement light bulbs can save a lot of worry.
As for outside the pool, why not have a lit pathway so people can get to the pool safely as well? That’s going to reduce the chances of people tripping over or even into the water. And motion sensor lights are a great idea as well; if they switch on as soon as someone enters the pool area, that’s good for safety and security.
Keep Pool Chemicals Secure
Pool chemicals are important if you want to keep your pool clean and nice (not to mention safe) to swim in, but they can also be a hazard if they’re not taken care of properly, so don’t forget about them. You’ll always need to store your pool chemicals in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children if you want to know you’re doing the right thing. And never take them out of their original containers because that can cause confusion and you won’t have the safety information should you need it.
When you’re handling pool chemicals, always wear protective gear like gloves and goggles – yes, you might feel silly, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s easy to get complacent when it comes to these chemicals, but they’re potentially very dangerous, so it’s wise to take extra care.
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