Looking for a Great Resource for Pool Safety?
Pool Safety is Everyone’s Business and Pool season is almost upon us!
If you are looking for a great resource for pool safety check out these websites:
A copy of Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools produced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can be obtained by writing to:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Pool Barriers
Office of Information & Public Affairs
Washington, D.C., 20207
Or at their Web site: www.cpsc.gov
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools
https://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/Pool.pdf
Pool Fencing Can Prevent Child Drownings
https://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml89/89052.html
CPSP Pool and Spa Safety Publications
https://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/chdrown.html
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pool Safety for Children
https://www.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm
Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures
https://nspi.org/consumer_info/
Drowning Prevention Tips
https://nspi.org/consumer_info/
Foster Care and Childcare Regulations
Foster care homes must comply with the Department of Health Services regulations
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