Safety
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Safety of non-swimmers
Continuous, active and attentive supervision of inexperienced
swimmers and non-swimmers by a competent adult is essential at
all times (remembering that the risk of drowning is greatest among
children under the age of six).
− Identify a competent adult who will supervise the pool
whenever it is in use.
− Ensure that children and people with a disability are under
constant, competent supervision by adults.
− Inform anyone who is supervising the pool of the potential
dangers and the use of safety equipment.
− Ensure that inexperienced or weak swimmers and non-
swimmers wear personal protective equipment when using
the pool.
− When the pool is not in use or is unsupervised, remove all toys
from it and from the surrounding area to avoid attracting the
attention of children to the pool.
− Leave toys, chairs, tables and other climbing aids for children
at least 120 cm away from the pool.
Safety equipment
Barriers, pool covers, pool alarms and similar safety equipment are
useful aids, but they are not a substitute for continuous, competent
supervision by an adult.
− Take safety measures to ensure that the pool is not used
without your permission.
− If possible, fit a barrier around the pool (and secure all doors
and windows, as applicable) to prevent anyone accessing it
without your permission.
− Take safety precautions to protect children and pets.
− Keep the area around the pool clean to prevent injuries
caused by slipping or falling over.
− Keep the water clean. This will protect all users of the pool
against illnesses.
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