{"id":340,"date":"2018-10-10T16:44:05","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T16:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/?p=340"},"modified":"2019-04-08T16:47:28","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T16:47:28","slug":"the-biggest-swimming-pool-hazards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/the-biggest-swimming-pool-hazards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Swimming Pool Hazards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-341\" src=\"https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards.jpg\" alt=\"swimming pool hazards info graphic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1660\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%271660%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%201660%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%271660%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-200x277.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-400x553.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-600x830.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-740x1024.jpg 740w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-768x1062.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards-800x1107.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Share this Image On Your Site<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Please include attribution to Bay Area Pool Demolition with this graphic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><textarea style=\"width: 540px; height: 120px;\">&lt;a href=&#8217;https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/the-biggest-swimming-pool-hazards\/&#8217;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8217;https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards.jpg&#8217; alt=&#8217;Swimming Pool Hazards&#8217; 540px border=&#8217;0&#8242; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<p>Preventing and identifying pool hazards is vital. Each year, 3,500 Americans drown in swimming pools, and another 4000 children are hospitalized for near-drowning events. Learning the risks is the first step towards keeping yourself and your family safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Chlorine<\/h2>\n<p>Improperly stored chlorine can give you a chemical burn. Keep it in a secure container in a cool and dry location where children can\u2019t reach it.<\/p>\n<h2>Chemical Mixing<\/h2>\n<p>Most pool chemicals are not compatible with one another. Store them separately, handle only one at a time, and follow the manufacturer\u2019s directions.<\/p>\n<h2>Pool Drains<\/h2>\n<p>All pools have powerful drains that, without a cover, can trap you or an object. Install a VGB compliant safety drain cover. Routinely inspect it for damage.<\/p>\n<h2>Diving Boards<\/h2>\n<p>While fun to jump from, diving boards can be a hazard if you don\u2019t know how to jump. Use diving boards sober and jump outwards from the edge.<\/p>\n<h2>Spilled Beverages<\/h2>\n<p>Spilled drinks can cause someone to slip. They may hit their head and fall into the pool, which is a serious drowning risk. Clean up spills immediately.<\/p>\n<h2>Unused Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>Abandoned pool toys are tripping hazards too. Always put them away if they aren\u2019t being used, and keep two feet around the edge of the pool clear.<\/p>\n<h2>Swimming Alone<\/h2>\n<p>Even adults are at risk when they swim alone. Find a swimming buddy. Also, designate someone to watch the children every second they\u2019re near the pool.<\/p>\n<h2>Thunderstorms<\/h2>\n<p>Lightning is attracted to water. Once you hear thunder, you should leave the pool, and wait thirty minutes after the weather has cleared to swim again.<\/p>\n<h2>The Sun<\/h2>\n<p>Even 15 minutes without proper sunscreen protection can damage your skin. Choose a sunscreen that offers at least SPF 15 and reapply it every two hours.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/homeandrecreationalsafety\/water-safety\/waterinjuries-factsheet.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/homeandrecreationalsafety\/water-safety\/waterinjuries-factsheet.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2013-11\/documents\/spalert.pdf\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2013-11\/documents\/spalert.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poolsafely.gov\/simple-safety-steps-series-ensure-all-pools-and-spas-have-vgb-compliant-drain-covers-and-teach-your-children-to-stay-away-from-drains\/\">https:\/\/www.poolsafely.gov\/simple-safety-steps-series-ensure-all-pools-and-spas-have-vgb-compliant-drain-covers-and-teach-your-children-to-stay-away-from-drains\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightningsafety.com\/nlsi_pls\/swimming_pools.html\">http:\/\/www.lightningsafety.com\/nlsi_pls\/swimming_pools.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/basic_info\/sun-safety.htm\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/basic_info\/sun-safety.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By: Bay Area Pool Demolition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to Bay Area Pool Demolition with this graphic. &lt;a href=&#8217;https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/the-biggest-swimming-pool-hazards\/&#8217;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8217;https:\/\/bayareapooldemolition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/swimming-pool-hazards.jpg&#8217; alt=&#8217;Swimming Pool Hazards&#8217; 540px border=&#8217;0&#8242; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt; Preventing and identifying pool hazards is vital. 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