{"id":699,"date":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiolinjurylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:21:51","slug":"top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Swimming Pool Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While facilities around the country are closing their pools for the winter, it\u2019s always swimming\u00a0season in Florida. Pools can be an ideal way to cool off and take a breather, but they can also lead to injury. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/practice-areas\/swimming-pool-accidents\/\">Swimming pool accidents<\/a> are rare, though they can have devastating consequences. Take steps to protect yourself and your family with these <a href=\"https:\/\/momlovesbest.com\/health\/swimming\">swimming pool safety tips<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/#1_Know_Basic_Lifesaving_Skills\" >1. Know Basic Lifesaving Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/#2_Maintain_Proper_Fencing\" >2. Maintain Proper Fencing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/#3_Take_Extra_Precaution_in_Natural_Bodies_of_Water\" >3. Take Extra Precaution in Natural Bodies of Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/#4_Always_Be_Vigilant\" >4. Always Be Vigilant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-swimming-pool-safety-tips\/#5_Protect_Your_Skin\" >5. Protect Your Skin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_Basic_Lifesaving_Skills\"><\/span>1. Know Basic Lifesaving Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone who enters a pool should be familiar with the basics \u2013 for example, how to float and move through the water with ease. Those unfamiliar with these fundamentals should always wear a U.S. Coast Guard Certified lifejacket. Look for the seal of approval on the inside of the jacket. It\u2019s important to note that water wings, inflatable jackets, and other leisure toys do not serve a lifesaving purpose. Never allow children to use them without supervision.<\/p>\n<p>If you frequently swim in a pool or waters with no lifeguard on duty, learn the basics of CPR. You can find free classes throughout the community by checking with your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/water-safety\/swim-safety\">American Red Cross<\/a> or American Heart Association chapter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Maintain_Proper_Fencing\"><\/span>2. Maintain Proper Fencing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you own your own pool, now is the perfect time to inspect your fencing and make any adjustments for added safety. The best pool fence is a four-sided isolation fence with gates that are both self-closing and self-latching. These fences help keep children away from the pool when they\u2019re not supervised. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/safechild\/drowning\/index.html\">Children can drown<\/a> in less than five minutes, so ensure that pool fences completely separate your pool from the house and play areas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Take_Extra_Precaution_in_Natural_Bodies_of_Water\"><\/span>3. Take Extra Precaution in Natural Bodies of Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if your children are strong swimmers, make sure they all wear life jackets in natural bodies of water. Florida often has strong riptides that can carry people out to sea, so life jackets can protect them when swimming can\u2019t. Check with your local weather station before heading to the beach for the day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Always_Be_Vigilant\"><\/span>4. Always Be Vigilant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an adult, it\u2019s your responsibility to watch your children while they play in the water (if you have other children playing in your backyard pool, they\u2019re also your responsibility). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safekids.org\/tip\/swimming-safety-tips\">Be vigilant and use active supervision<\/a> while children are swimming or splashing around. Avoid distracting activities like checking your phone, playing cards, drinking alcohol, or reading books.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Protect_Your_Skin\"><\/span>5. Protect Your Skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lastly, don\u2019t forget to protect your skin from the sun. It\u2019s a good idea to limit your exposure to direct sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm, so wear a swimsuit or rash guard with SPF and UV protection. Check the label of your sunscreen and make sure it\u2019s water resistant \u2013 even if it is, be sure to reapply it frequently. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration.<\/p>\n<p>Florida offers plenty of time for fun in the sun, both in the fall and year-round. Take some time to review your water safety plan and observe these tips for a happy, healthy swimming season. Share these tips with family and friends so everyone can reduce their risk of injury. If you have been injured in a swimming pool during the summer, contact a <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/swimming-pool-accidents\/\">Tampa swimming pool accident lawyer<\/a> to review your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While facilities around the country are closing their pools for the winter, it\u2019s always swimming\u00a0season in Florida. Pools can be an ideal way to cool off and take a breather, but they can also lead to injury. 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