Pool Safety/Drowning
Dangers
If the water isn’t clean or you forget to wash yourself after hanging in the pool you are putting yourself at risk of contracting certain germs from the pool.
Drinking alcohol or taking medication can impair your judgment, potentially leading to actions you wouldn’t normally take. To stay safe, avoid consuming these substances before swimming.
Crypto is a type of diarrhea-related disease. Stay out of the pool if you have this. This will ensure that no one get contaminated.
How to Limit & Avoid an Indoor Gas Danger
Pool Safety Tips
While in the pool, avoid swallowing the water, refrain from urinating or defecating in it, and avoid consuming alcohol while swimming. Ensure your hot tub temperature stays below 104°F, and cover the pool during unused months to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Drowning
Take safety lessons if you aren’t completely sure about how to swim to lessen the possibility of drowning. Another way to lessen drowning is by taking a CPR class (American Red Cross and American Heart Association offer CPR training courses, both online and in-person)
Pool Chemicals
If you have a personal pool, be sure to keep it stored safely in the home and keep it away from any children. Also, be sure to follow any directions that are on the label of the chemical.
Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon)
References & Helpful Articles
- https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/safety/what-you-can-do-to-stay-healthy-in-hot-tubs.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/prevention/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/safety/what-you-can-do-to-stay-healthy-in-swimming-pools.html
- https://www.epa.gov/watersense/pool-water-efficiency