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inree cnier causes or home pool drownings are temporarty lack of qualified adult supervision; absence of, or inadequate safeguards such as fences and rescue equipment; and the inability of victims to float or swim. , The home pool drowning rate is highest among children under four, the safety director said. Therefore, home pool owners should take regular precautions around the pool site and make the area “kidproof.”
Lundberg stressed that one way to make sure children can’t accidentally fall intq the pool is to erect a fence of sufficient height around the facility, keeping the gate locked at times when there is no supervision available for swimmers. The shallow and deep ends of the pool should be clearly marked with buoy lines. Breakable items such as glasses and bottles should not be allowed around the pool area. And pool rules should prohibit running or “horseplay” near the pool edge. “No matter how many safety measures are taken,” said Lundberg. “the best way to help Ahsure that. accent!* don’t daim
Is-tKrotfgh- ifaihlnirsoMeoik In the family should know how to give artificial respiration. Youngsters should be taught to float and swim at an early age, and simultaneously they should be made to understand their limitations. ’
Since the majority of drownings occur within a few feet of safety, it is often possible for a
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