MESADA, MILLEN AUBREY BMLS 2-2 SWIMMING POOL HAZARDS Harmful Pool Cleansing Chemicals. Sure, we all want to swim in water that has been properly treated with the right combination of cleansers. HAZARDS However, some of those same cleansers can also pose health risks. If you can smell chlorine, the IN pool is over-chlorinated. In addition, those same pool cleansers can cause harm to younger children SWIMMING if they are stored improperly. Ensure any chemicals (chlorine or pH down acids) are stored away from children’s reach and in a cool, dry place. Electrical Exposure. To ensure a safe pool environment, cleaning mechanisms used are typically electric. All electrically powered equipment has the potential to introduce stray electrical current into the pool. Following all of the posted rules and regulations for pool safety either posted by a pool manager, or your personal pool, is key to remaining safe and avoiding electric shock. In addition, knowing the signs of electrical exposure is part of prevention against electrical exposure. Risk of Drowning. This is the most obvious of the pool hazards, but just as dangerous and important to be aware of. For parents of young children, ensuring they are properly supervised or trained in swimmer’s safety and pool safety is essential. Remember to never swim HAZARDS alone or allow children to swim alone. Always supervise young children near the pool, even if they IN know how to swim. If you want your young children to be able to enjoy the pool, be sure floaties are properly SWIMMING secured to the child before they enter the pool and that you are close by to supervise. Never leave children alone near water Diving Boards. Are you a fan of jumping off the diving board and cannon balling into the deep end? If so, you could be at serious risk of neck, back, or head injury. This is another one of those swimming pool hazards that is best to avoid. If you’re not an experienced diver, perhaps think twice before diving head first off the diving board. Take a few precautionary “practice jumps” to get a feel for your trajectory as well as for the force you’ll be jumping in at. If you’re nervous, ask someone more experienced for pointers or read up on best practices for using a diving board. HAZARDS OPEN WATER SWIMMING HAZARDS IN The risks from swimming in open water include: SWIMMING Rapid water temperature changes Steep drop-offs Difficult to judge distances Limited visibility Dangerous currents Increased vegetation and rocks SWIMMING POOL RULES 1. No one will be allowed in the swimming area unless the pool is officially open and a lifeguard is on duty. RULES IN 2. The company assumes no liability for injuries or SWIMMING damages arising from the results of participation. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, the participant is advised to consult his/her physician concerning fitness to participate. 3. Admission fees must be paid by all persons ages one (1) year and older upon each entry/session to the pool. 4. All patrons within the pool area must be wearing the appropriate swim wear. Swim hats must be worn at all times.
5. Children under 10 entering the pool must be
accompanied and cared for (at poolside) by a responsible person 16 years old or older in swim suit. Children under 6 need to have a responsible person in the water with them and within arms reach.
6. After 6 p.m. any youth under the age of 13 who is not accompanied and supervised at the pool by an adult (18 and over) must leave the pool.
7. Food or Drink is NOT permitted
8. Glass containers, alcohol or drugs are NOT permitted
RULES IN SWIMMING 9. Pets are NOT permitted.
10. A group of children (6 or more, 6-17 years of age)
entering the pool must be directly supervised at poolside by an adult in swim wear. There must be one adult for every five children. Groups MUST contact pool management 11. Leave valuables at home. The Company is not responsible for personal property or valuables at any time. Lost & Found will be disposed of weekly. Valuables may not be checked with the cashier or pool staff. 12. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted in the pool or in the surrounding area. 13. No person within the pool grounds shall behave in RULES IN such a manner as to jeopardise the safety and health of SWIMMING himself/herself and others. Such behaviour, including abusive or profane language, shall be grounds for expulsion. 14. Loitering will not be permitted on the pool grounds or within any of its facilities. 15. If a patron with a disability needs special accommodations to use the pool, please contact the Pool Manager. 16. Any injury occurring in the pool area must be reported to the pool management immediately. RULES IN 17. The telephone may be used only to deliver SWIMMING messages of an emergency nature. OPEN WATER SWIMMING RULES Think before you swim. Check your entry and exit points and take into account currents and tides RULES IN Don’t mix swimming and alcohol SWIMMING Swim with other people – ideally that know the area and have swum in open water before Don’t jump in. Enter the water slowly to prevent ‘cold water shock’ Let people know where you are and what you’re doing (e.g. inform beach lifeguards or even the coast guard if planning a long coastal swim) Make sure you’re visible in the water If someone gets in trouble, don’t put yourself at risk but call for help – dial 911 or 117 If you find yourself in difficulty FLOAT TO LIVE LIFE SAVING Sculling TECHNIQUES Treading water FOR Floating SWIMMING Safe entry and exit from the water Clothed swimming survival techniques Use of devices to assist rescue, and CPR Basic swimming skills PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICES INDIVIDUAL and GROUP Swimsuit Goggles Bathing caps Earplugs PERSONAL Nose plug SWIMMING Kickboards
EQUIPMENTS Pull buoys
Fins Hand paddles Gloves. INDIVIDUAL and GROUP