Drowning Prevention & Family Aquatic Safety list for your home
ISR believes pool fences, supervision, and pool alarms are important parts of a necessary multi-layered approach to drowning prevention. However, the over 4000 drowning deaths indicate this multi-layered approach does break down leaving the child vulnerable to the unbearable outcome.
It is estimated that for every one child that drowns, another 4 to 6 are left with permanent brain damage.
Even if your child has had swimming lessons, no child is drown-proof and there is absolutely no substitute for adult supervision.
Five Important Keys To Water Safety
1. Effective Supervision - The most critical line of defense is adult supervision, choose a good CEO (constant eye’s on) supervisor. No level of aquatic skill can replace active supervision. If your child is ever missing, look in the water first and always.
2. Pool Fences - Install a permanent 4-sided fence with self-locking gates. Ensure that the pool fence is at least 3-5 feet from the pool edge.
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3. Alarms - Make sure all doors and windows leading to the pool are locked and alarmed.
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4. Survival Swimming Lessons - A moment's inattention does not have to cost a child his life. ISR's Self-Rescue® training is an added layer of protection, teaching your child water survival skills in a completely safe environment.
5. CPR - If an emergency happens, it is essential parents and families are prepared. Learn to perform CPR on children and adults and remember to update those skills regularly.
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