How to Improve Pool Safety

A pool is a luxury to be enjoyed by the whole family. 

But pools can also be dangerous if you’re not adequately prepared, and this is especially true if you are responsible for young children. 

Luckily, it’s very easy to keep the whole family safe by following a few simple tips. So read on to see our guide on how to improve pool safety at home.

Six residential spa and pool safety tips

Here are our six essential tips for keeping family members and visitors alike safe while also having fun:

1. Never leave children unsupervised

Children are adventurous by nature, and sometimes this inquisitive spirit doesn’t go hand in hand with safety. That’s why it’s vital to never leave children unattended, even for a minute, either while in the pool or at the poolside. Accidents can happen very quickly and your prompt reaction is essential for their health and safety.  

2. Install a fence and safety cover

Locking pool safety fences will create a barrier around your pool to ensure that your children don’t attempt a secret swim without your knowledge. These fences are tall and made from unclimbable construction to prevent anyone from scaling them. 

Child-protective pool safety covers are excellent for when your pool is not in use, either overnight or in the cold season. Sturdy and robust, pool safety covers form a protective and impenetrable barrier between the water and your children. They also have the added benefit of keeping your pool protected from debris and the elements.

3. Check local rules

Some states outline local safety regulations that you must follow as a private pool owner. These regulations can range from erecting pool safety fences, ensuring that doors that lead from the house to the pool have certain types of lock, all the way to making sure that pool safety alarms are installed. 

Always check if there are any specific pool safety regulations that you need to follow for your particular state or district.

4. Create family ‘pool rules’

Why not get the whole family involved in making some family pool rules? You could even incorporate arts and crafts by making a sign, getting your kids involved with the illustrations. This inclusion could encourage your children to follow the rules if they feel they had a part in making them. A few family rules could include ‘no running’, ‘no glass near the pool’, ‘no diving in the deep-end’ and other such directives you would expect to see at a public swimming pool.

5. Teach children how to swim 

Swimming is an essential life skill — the earlier your kids learn, the better. By teaching your children how to swim, you can have a little more peace of mind that they’ll stay safe in your pool, and in other sorts of deep water. Not only that, but teaching them to swim will also help them enjoy the pool to the fullest, while keeping them healthy and well-exercised. 

6. Learn first aid

Relaxation, fun, exercise, family bonding — there are a number of benefits to owning a swimming pool. But accidents can also happen. By learning basic first aid and also investing in a first aid kit, you stand a better chance of keeping someone safe and well until expert medical help arrives, if needed. 

Residential pool safety needs to be taken into your own hands and we hope the above tips help get you prepared. If you need a reliable pool expert at your side, Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools is here to assist with maintenance and ongoing pool care. 

We’re always trying to reach further, do better, and be more. Thanks to our innovative approach to design, we handle the most challenging pool builds, as well as assisting our customers with a friendly, reliable aftercare service. To discover how we can keep your pool performing at its best for years to come, please get in touch with our experts today.