Radio Commentary
Swimming pools are a great place for children to have fun
and get exercise. But they can also pose some dangers.
The
American National Red Cross issued important safety tips for supervising
children anytime they are at a pool or pond:
Never let a
child swim alone at a pool or pond. Constant supervision is a must.
Never leave
a child unattended in the pool area — even for the length of time it takes to
answer a telephone.
Pool owners
should make sure there is fencing around the pool, and a locked gate.
Deep and
shallow sections of the pool should be clearly marked and separated with a line
if weak swimmers or non-swimmers use the pool.
Anyone
supervising children near water should know simple reaching techniques for rescues.
These can
include extending a towel, shirt, branch, or pole to the swimmer, or throwing a
life preserver or other buoyant object.
It is also
important to know how to administer CPR.
With water
safety always in mind, everyone can have fun at the pool this summer.
