May is National Water Safety Month in the United States, which is dedicated to educating the public about safe aquatic environments. Spearheaded by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), the World Waterpark Association and the National Recreation & Park Association, the public safety campaign focuses on layers of protection, anti-entrapment drain covers, diving safety and undistracted adult supervision.
Water is dedicating the month to educating the public about safe aquatic environments. These include residential and public swimming pools and spas, waterparks, hotels and resorts, and water recreation facilities.
The safety campaign will focus on layers of protection, anti-entrapment drain covers, and undistracted adult supervision.
Drowning Prevention Tips & Facts
Here's one fact to think about: drowning is completely preventable. Learn other drowning prevention tips and facts in this list compiled from suggestions offered by theSwimming Safety: The 7 Layers of Protection
Follow these layers of protection mandated in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to make your pool or spa safer.Diving Rules for Private Pools
Many insurance companies will not cover swimming pools that have diving boards because of the danger of using them with private pools. If you do own a swimming pool with a diving board or know someone who does, read and forward this list of rules to help prevent a diving catastrophe from occurring.The 6 PLEAs for a Healthy Swimming Environment
The week before Memorial Day Weekend -- May 18-24, 2009 -- is National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. Children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for RWIs. Learn more about RWIs and how you can prevent them.Hot Tub Do's
It's not just a matter of etiquette. Learn how to make your hot tub or spa area a safer environment for you and your guests.Hot Tub Don'ts
Many of these don'ts aren't just embarrassing things that could happen -- they are safety rules and precautions to make your hot tub and spa experience at home a relaxing and enjoyable one.Cleaning Surfaces Around the Pool and Spa
Part of water safety is ensuring that surfaces in and around swimming pools and spas are regularly cleaned. Germs can be spread when outdoor furniture and play structures in and around the pool fail to get rinsed off by the chlorinated pool water. To get rid of that build-up of slime (biofilm) on surfaces, use one of the scrubbing solutions or methods recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Be Water Aware
The Waterpark Association has comprised a list of simple safety tips to help ensure your visit to a waterpark will be fun and safe. Among their suggestions:- Learn to swim
- Look for lifeguards
- Don't drink alcohol
- Check the water depth
- Be aware of the dreaded "toos"
- Follow age and height instructions
