Potential swimming pool hazards
了解游泳池的隐患是游泳池安全的一个重要方面. 了解更多有关泳池安全的知识，以及如何保护家人的安全.
无论你是在公共游泳池里嬉戏，还是在后院的热水浴缸里放松, 了解潜在的泳池危险，以帮助确保您的家人和朋友 stay safe while swimming in a pool. Here are some pool safety tips:
Diving boards, slides and steps
Many pools have diving boards, slides and steps. 而每个人都喜欢标准的腹翻和炮弹, 确保这些入水特征适合你的游泳池是很重要的.
Is your pool deep enough for a diving board?
泳池的水深要足够，这样才能进行安全的潜水练习. 如果有人一头扎进浅水池，他们可能会受重伤. 美国红十字会建议头朝下潜水的水深至少为9英尺.
Slides require a certain depth in the pool, too
Who doesn't love sliding into the water? While t在这里 are minimum water depth requirements for slides, the biggest danger is from slips, trips and falls. 我们都见过有人滑下滑梯，游到一边，出来，然后再滑下去. Because of the water on the deck, 混凝土, 或者游泳池周围的草地让你回到滑梯的路上可能很危险. Remind everyone to take it slow and walk to the slide
Does it have handrails for steps?
泳池台阶和滑梯台阶在潮湿的时候会很滑，这可能会导致跌倒受伤. 确保你的游泳池和滑梯配备了扶手，并且两边没有足够的开口让小孩滑进去.
Pool toys are an unexpected potential danger
尽管泳池玩具很有趣，但它们需要在严密的监督下使用. If t在这里 is a person in the pool in need of life saving assistance在美国，泳池玩具会让观看它们的人看不见它们. 它们还可能导致人翻倒，他们可能无法翻转漂浮装置，从而导致受伤.
Pool surfaces can be slippery
“Walk, don’t run!“你可以听到父母提醒孩子不要在泳池边跑. 混凝土, 瓷砖, 当水或藻类积聚在甲板和其他坚硬的表面上时，它们会变得很滑.
Pool drains are a hidden entrapment
的 strong suction from the drain can grab clothing, 头发甚至身体部位，把人靠在栅栏上.
- Make sure the drain cover is safety-compliant. 的 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa 安全 Act 要求所有住宅游泳池有适当的排水盖，以防止被困.
- Install a 安全 Vacuum Release System. 如果检测到堵塞，它将关闭游泳池或水疗泵.
- Watch children carefully. Smaller bodies can be more susceptible to pool suction. Teach children pool drain safety and monitor them closely while they're in the water.
- Keep a phone n耳朵by so someone can call 911 in an emergency.
- L耳朵n a release technique. According to Poolsafely.政府, after turning off the pump and calling 911, 你应该把手指放在受害人和排水管之间, and then roll them off. (Do not yank the person. This could cause an injury.)
Water quality
A clean pool, with chemicals used in the right amounts, 帮助避免可能导致眼睛的细菌生长很重要吗, 耳朵, skin and nose infections.
Pool chemicals
所有用于游泳池的化学药品都应严密密封, 按制造商建议使用，并放置在远离儿童的地方. If chlorine is used it may dry out skin, 加重哮喘，如果吞下可能会杀死胃里的有益细菌.
Electrical equipment
Water and electricity are dangerous when mixed. 任何用电设备应接地，并与泳池保持安全距离. 室外插座应采用接地故障断路器(GFCI). And it’s very important to always get out of the pool when lightning is present.
Pool covers
当游泳池在较冷的天气不使用时，有时会在顶部放置覆盖物. 这些封面不能让任何人在上面走过，包括宠物. 很多时候，盖子是用砝码固定在边上的. 如果一个孩子或宠物走过掩体，他们可能会有危险.
既然你已经了解了游泳池的一些潜在危险，你可能会感兴趣 water safety tips or tips for swimming in the ocean. Also, feel free to contact a 状态 Farm® agent if you have questions about swimming pool coverage on your policy.
