| For the First Time
Ever the Federal Government has enacted a Pool and Spa Safety Act.
Senate
Bill: S. 1771
House Bill:
H.R. 1721
Congress finds the following: Of injury-related deaths,
drowning is the second leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 14 in the
United States
Aquatech Pools strongly believes
all pool and spa owners should be aware of and comply to this Federal Law to
ensure that their families and anyone using their pool or spa is as safe as
possible.
Is your pool safe?
We offer three levels of
pool and spa evaluation:
1) Entrapment only
2) Entrapment, layers of protection and
barriers.
3) All of the above plus
a) diving envelop
compliance to APSP standards
b) heater installation compliance to Idaho State law
and
APSP standards.
You will be presented with a written
evaluation that details our findings and, if we have areas of concern,
recommendations and options on how to bring your pool into compliance.
Contact us:
208-288-2259 (Main Office)
billr@chipool.com
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Make Your Pool/Spa Area Safer for
Children
Drowning Prevention information is not
"for someone else".
It is for you. Because only by increased awareness
and effort can we reduce some very alarming statistics. Drowning is one of the
largest causes of accidental death for American infants and children under the
age of five. This page contains tips on how to help prevent these
unfortunate accidents. Read on and learn how you can help make your pool or spa
area safer for children.
Drowning Prevention Tips
- Pools and spas are attractive to children, and children must be kept away
from them in the absence of adequate supervision. A fence, wall or
natural/artificial barrier should completely enclose your pool or spa. All
gates or doors with access to the pool or spa should have a spring lock,
self-closing and self-latching mechanism that protects against unauthorized
entry and use. (The inside latch should be above the reach of
toddlers or young children.)
- If your pool, spa or hot tub is indoors, lock the door to the room or
have a cover that locks, to keep out children and other unauthorized users.
- Do not place objects (e.g., chairs or tables) near the pool or spa fence
that would allow a youngster to climb over. Tree limbs and low overhanging
roofs should be removed or made inaccessible.
- A float line stretched across a pool indicating where the deep end begins
can avoid a dangerous excursion by young children into water over their heads.
- A clear view of the pool or spa from the house should be assured by
removing vegetation and other obstacles. Trespassers or unexpected swimmers can
be discovered by an occasional glance at the pool or spa area.
- Reaching and throwing aids should be kept on both sides of the pool. These
items should remain stationary and not be misplaced through play activities.
- Pools or spas should never be used if any of the grate outlets are missing
or broken.
- Make certain that all doors leading from the house to the pool or spa area
have a self-closing, self-latching mechanism above the reach
of toddlers to protect against unauthorized entry and use.
- If you use a pool or spa cover, carefully read and follow the
manufacturer's directions for safe installation, use and maintenance. Always
completely remove the cover before using your pool or spa, to avoid the
possibility of anyone - especially a small child -- being trapped and drowning
under the cover. Drain any standing water from the surface of your pool or spa
cover. An infant or small child can drown even in the smallest amount of water.
Be especially alert for the potential for drowning accidents if you use any of
the lightweight, floating pool or spa covers. These floating covers are not
solid and no one can crawl or walk on them. They are not for safety.
 
Safety Tips
- During social gatherings, be certain that someone has the major
responsibility for watching the children and swimmers at all times.
- Never leave a child alone out of eye contact supervision in or
near the pool or spa - not even for a second.
- Young children should never be considered water safe despite
their swimming skills, previous instruction or experience.
- Access to the pool or spa should be limited by locked doors or
gates whenever swimming or soaking cannot be supervised.
- Teach your children good pool or spa safety habits: no running,
pushing playmates, no jumping on others, no diving or jumping in shallow water
or "dunking".
- Do not rely solely on plastic inner tubes, inflatable arm bands or other
toys to prevent accidents.
- Keep toys, particularly tricycles or wheel toys, away from the pool or
spa. A child paying with these could accidentally fall into the water.
- Do not allow anyone of any age to swim without a "spotter"
nearby. Examples of good safety behavior by adults are important for young
children.
- Do not permit playful screaming for help (false alarms) which
might mask a real emergency.
- Teach your children the most effective way to get out of the
pool or spa quickly.
- Do not allow your child to swim immediately after eating a
heavy meal.
- Do not allow swimming during thunder or other storms.
- Do not allow glass in the pool or spa area.
- Do not allow the use of drugs or alcohol by persons using the
pool or spa, or in the pool or spa area.
Prepare for an Emergency
Poolside rescue equipment, including a ring buoy
with an attached line and/or a long handled hook, should be available to assist
in removing victims from the water. This equipment should never be used for
play.
Emergency procedures should be clearly written and posted in the
pool area.
Adults in the family should be trained in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is the combination of rescue breathing
and artificial circulation for victims or respiratory or cardiac arrest as a
result of drowning, heart attack or other causes. CPR training is available
through local chapters of the American Red Cross or the American Heart
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