Whether you\u2019re enjoying water play with the kids, are teaching them to swim or indulge in your love of swimming, pool time is an easy and fun way for the family to spend quality time together. It\u2019s also a fantastic way to encourage the youngsters to enjoy being physically active from a young age.<\/p>\n
That said, we all know that water can be dangerous. Did you know that it is possible for a child to drown in as little as 2 inches of water? A recent survey by the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS<\/a>) found that 60 children accidentally drown in the UK every summer. Sadly, most of these deaths could have been prevented by adhering to some basic water safety precautions as well as more education and knowledge of what to do in an emergency.<\/p>\n Clearly, in order to get the most enjoyment out of your pool, it\u2019s important to make water safety top priority. We\u2019ve taken advice from both the RLSS and SPATA<\/a> (The Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) and put together 8 top pool safety tips to keep your family safe from the dangers of water.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you install a residential swimming pool in your garden<\/a>, make safety a priority. The pool should be protected by a fence or boundary that is at least 1.2 metres high and not accessible to unaccompanied children. Ideally, the pool area should remain locked until it is safe to use. Installing a pool or gate alarm to monitor access is also an excellent idea. If fencing off is not practical, you can place a secure cover on your pool<\/a> (and also your hot tub and garden pond) instead.1 – Boundaries and fencing<\/h2>\n
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