Archive for May 2018
6 Guidelines for Effective Pool Barriers
While constant adult supervision is the key to ensuring safety around the pool, adhering to certain standards for pool barriers can help prevent small children and pets from entering the pool area without an adult. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has established the following guidelines for pool fences and gates—and some of these guidelines…
Read MoreDrowning Statistics Highlight the Importance of Proper Pool Barriers
Given the year-round warm and sunny weather in Arizona, many homes and commercial properties have swimming pools. However, a tragic side effect of the state’s plethora of pools is an above-average rate of drownings and other water-related accidents. Fortunately, many of these incidents are preventable—and properly installed pool barriers are one of the keys to…
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