Pool Safety Tips for Summer Fun!

o Keep Kids away from pool drains, pipes and other openings where clothing, hair or toys can get caught and cause potential drowning.

• A safety kit including scissors, flotation device and a charged phone should be nearby in case of emergencies
  

o Ensure pool equipment is running smoothly and properly safeguarded to avoid electrocution.

• Outlets outside and around wet surfaces should be equipped with GFCI sockets.
•  Call an electrician, such as Griff’s Electric in Signal Hill, CA to inspect all electrical outlets and wiring in and around the pool once a year.
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 o Kids should play safely in and around the pool as wet, slippery surfaces can cause accidents.

• No running and no pushing from the side of the pool or off diving boards. Especially no jumping into the shallow end of the pool.

o   Do not leave pool toys of any kind around the perimeter of the pool as people can trip and hurt themselves.

•  Ensure toys are properly stored away from the swimming pool when done, as it can be tempting for kids to jump in unsupervised to get them later.

o Ensure the pool is clear prior to jumping off the diving board and no holding people under water.

o Supervise swimmers of any age, it is unsafe to swim alone.

• Accidents can happen even to the most advanced swimmer.
  
• Avoid distractions when supervising swimmers; per the statistics, about 46% of drownings occur under close supervision.
• Learn CPR and understand basic life saving skills, as well as keeping a charged phone nearby in case of emergencies.

o Pets are important to our families, ensure to keep them safe around the pool.

•  Keep pets away from the pool, just as you would children, when you are not around. For example, a pool fence if the pet is kept outside.
  
• From a young age, familiarize the pet with the water, making sure to show them where the steps are to exit the pool and have them practice.
  

o Most importantly, have a fun and safe summer from Griff’s Electric!

For more information on pool safety, see the following websites:
http://www.adamshomes.com/blog-and-news/22-advice/499-top-10-pool-safety-tips
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Swimming-Pool-Safety.aspx
http://www.poolsafely.gov/pool-spa-safety/staying-safe-pools-spas/residential-swimming-pools/

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