{"id":5589,"date":"2015-06-05T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5589"},"modified":"2024-03-21T10:01:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T14:01:26","slug":"how-to-prevent-drowning-accidents-in-your-backyard-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/how-to-prevent-drowning-accidents-in-your-backyard-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Drowning Accidents in Your Backyard Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that only 2% percent of child drowning incidents occur at a public beach, pool or neighboring yard, whereas 65% of children drown in their own backyard pool<\/strong>? An additional 33% occur at the home of a relative or friend. Sadly, those are the facts, and that is why it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s critical that homeowners understand that pool safety is their<\/em> personal responsibility.<\/p>\n

If you have a backyard pool, here are some of biggest factors leading to pool drownings and some important tips on how you can prevent accidents<\/strong> from happening in your backyard.\"Prevent<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lack of Swimming Ability<\/em><\/h4>\n

Many adults and children report that they can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t swim. Research has shown that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children ages 1 to 4 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Until someone becomes a competent swimmer, wearing a life vest<\/strong><\/a>, swim tube trainer<\/strong><\/a>, \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cswimmy\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d arm floats<\/strong><\/a> will help protect a young child or older non-swimmer when they are in the water.<\/p>\n

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Lack of Barriers<\/em><\/h4>\n

Barriers such as pool fencing prevent unsupervised children from gaining access to the pool area<\/strong>. A four-sided isolation fence<\/strong><\/a> that separates the pool area from the house and yard reduces a child\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s risk of drowning by 83%, compared to three-sided property-line fencing.<\/p>\n

Do-it-yourself mesh pool safety fences<\/strong><\/a> are a type of isolation fence that are both affordable and easy to install. As another layer of protection, add a pool gate alarm<\/strong><\/a> that will emit a loud siren when a child or trespasser opens the door or gate leading to the pool area.\"Pool<\/a><\/p>\n

To keep an eye on your pool area when you aren\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t home, install an outdoor surveillance camera like the Pool WatchDog\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u20ac\u017e\u00c2\u00a2 Swimming Pool Safety Camera<\/strong><\/a> that allows you to view activity via streaming live video on your smartphone, computer or tablet. Pool WatchDog also sends email or text message alerts<\/strong><\/a> to your mobile device if someone enters the pool area.<\/p>\n

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Lack of Close Supervision<\/em><\/h4>\n

Drowning can happen quickly and quietly anywhere there is water, even in the presence of lifeguards. When kids are in or near water, adults should closely supervise them at all times and avoid distracting activities<\/strong> like reading books, talking on the phone, and using alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n

As a backup to adult supervision, a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cwater immersion\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d pool alarm<\/strong><\/a> like the Safety Turtle<\/strong><\/a> system can be used to protect children around a pool. If a child wearing the special water-activated Safety Turtle wristband falls into the pool, a loud alarm will sound at the nearby base station.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Safety Turtle can also be used to protect\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0pets<\/strong><\/a>.\"Seal<\/a><\/p>\n

For beginners, youngsters or at-risk swimmers of any age, the innovative SEAL SwimSafe<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is a new high-tech wearable in-water swim monitor that allows playtime in the water while guarding against drowning. If a swimmer is under the water for too long or in distress, the SwimSafe band worn by the swimmer signals the SwimSafe hub, which in turn sounds a high-intensity\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0audio, visual, and vibrating alarm<\/a><\/strong> to alert parents and lifeguards.<\/p>\n

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Alcohol Use<\/em><\/h4>\n

Among adolescents and adults, alcohol use is involved in up to 70% of deaths associated with water recreation<\/strong>. Alcohol influences balance, coordination, and judgment, and its effects are heightened by sun exposure and heat.<\/p>\n

The bottom line is that alcohol and swimming do not mix, whether the person is in the pool or charged with supervising children or non-swimmers.<\/p>\n

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Pool Safety is an Ongoing Responsibility<\/em><\/h2>\n

Parents need to be alert and vigilant when children are in the vicinity of a pool or spa, especially when it is in their own backyard. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Seconds count in preventing death or brain damage, so learning proper pool safety procedures and life saving techniques like CPR is critical. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0To make your swimming pool a safer place for children, non-swimmers and uninvited guests and pets, equip it with a pool alarm. When choosing a pool alarm, be sure to pick one that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s designed specifically for your style of pool \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 either above-ground<\/strong><\/a> or inground<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sources:<\/em><\/strong> U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (<\/em>CPSC<\/em><\/a>) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<\/em>CDC<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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