GENOVE, ERICKA SOMERA, DANICA ROSE

MENDOZA, REIMOND VINCE SUMAYA, JOSE ENRICO

MESADA, MILLEN AUBREY BMLS 2-2
 SWIMMING POOL HAZARDS
 Harmful Pool Cleansing Chemicals. Sure, we all
want to swim in water that has been properly
treated with the right combination of cleansers.
HAZARDS However, some of those same cleansers can also
pose health risks. If you can smell chlorine, the
IN pool is over-chlorinated. In addition, those same
pool cleansers can cause harm to younger children
SWIMMING if they are stored improperly. Ensure any
chemicals (chlorine or pH down acids) are stored
away from children’s reach and in a cool, dry place.
 Electrical Exposure. To ensure a safe pool
environment, cleaning mechanisms used are
typically electric. All electrically powered
equipment has the potential to introduce stray
electrical current into the pool. Following all of
the posted rules and regulations for pool safety
either posted by a pool manager, or your personal
pool, is key to remaining safe and avoiding electric
shock. In addition, knowing the signs of electrical
exposure is part of prevention against electrical
exposure.
  Risk of Drowning. This is the most obvious of the pool
hazards, but just as dangerous and important to be
aware of. For parents of young children, ensuring they
are properly supervised or trained in swimmer’s safety
and pool safety is essential. Remember to never swim
HAZARDS alone or allow children to swim alone. Always
supervise young children near the pool, even if they
IN know how to swim. If you want your young children to
be able to enjoy the pool, be sure floaties are properly
SWIMMING secured to the child before they enter the pool and that
you are close by to supervise. Never leave children
alone near water
 Diving Boards. Are you a fan of jumping off the diving
board and cannon balling into the deep end? If so, you
could be at serious risk of neck, back, or head
injury. This is another one of those swimming pool
hazards that is best to avoid. If you’re not an
experienced diver, perhaps think twice before diving
head first off the diving board. Take a few
precautionary “practice jumps” to get a feel for your
trajectory as well as for the force you’ll be jumping in
at. If you’re nervous, ask someone more experienced
for pointers or read up on best practices for using a
diving board.
 HAZARDS OPEN WATER SWIMMING HAZARDS
IN The risks from swimming in open water include:
SWIMMING  Rapid water temperature changes
 Steep drop-offs
 Difficult to judge distances
 Limited visibility
 Dangerous currents
 Increased vegetation and rocks
 SWIMMING POOL RULES
 1. No one will be allowed in the swimming area unless
the pool is officially open and a lifeguard is on duty.
RULES IN  2. The company assumes no liability for injuries or
SWIMMING damages arising from the results of participation. Due
to the strenuous nature of some activities, the
participant is advised to consult his/her physician
concerning fitness to participate.
 3. Admission fees must be paid by all persons ages one
(1) year and older upon each entry/session to the pool.
 4. All patrons within the pool area must be wearing the
appropriate swim wear. Swim hats must be worn at all
times.

 5. Children under 10 entering the pool must be

accompanied and cared for (at poolside) by a
responsible person 16 years old or older in swim suit.
Children under 6 need to have a responsible person in
the water with them and within arms reach.

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  6. After 6 p.m. any youth under the age of 13 who is not
accompanied and supervised at the pool by an adult (18
and over) must leave the pool.

 7. Food or Drink is NOT permitted

 8. Glass containers, alcohol or drugs are NOT permitted

RULES IN
SWIMMING  9. Pets are NOT permitted.

 10. A group of children (6 or more, 6-17 years of age)

entering the pool must be directly supervised at
poolside by an adult in swim wear. There must be one
adult for every five children. Groups MUST contact pool
management
  11. Leave valuables at home. The Company is not
responsible for personal property or valuables at any
time. Lost & Found will be disposed of weekly.
Valuables may not be checked with the cashier or pool
staff.
 12. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will
not be permitted in the pool or in the surrounding area.
 13. No person within the pool grounds shall behave in
RULES IN such a manner as to jeopardise the safety and health of
SWIMMING himself/herself and others. Such behaviour, including
abusive or profane language, shall be grounds for
expulsion.
 14. Loitering will not be permitted on the pool grounds
or within any of its facilities.
 15. If a patron with a disability needs special
accommodations to use the pool, please contact the
Pool Manager.
  16. Any injury occurring in the pool area must be
reported to the pool management immediately.
RULES IN
 17. The telephone may be used only to deliver
SWIMMING messages of an emergency nature.
 OPEN WATER SWIMMING RULES
 Think before you swim. Check your entry and exit
points and take into account currents and tides
RULES IN
 Don’t mix swimming and alcohol
SWIMMING
 Swim with other people – ideally that know the area
and have swum in open water before
 Don’t jump in. Enter the water slowly to prevent ‘cold
water shock’
 Let people know where you are and what you’re doing
(e.g. inform beach lifeguards or even the coast guard if
planning a long coastal swim)
 Make sure you’re visible in the water
 If someone gets in trouble, don’t put yourself at risk but
call for help – dial 911 or 117
 If you find yourself in difficulty FLOAT TO LIVE
LIFE SAVING
 Sculling
TECHNIQUES
 Treading water
FOR
 Floating
SWIMMING  Safe entry and exit from the water
 Clothed swimming survival techniques
 Use of devices to assist rescue, and
 CPR
 Basic swimming skills
 PERSONAL
FLOATATION
DEVICES
 INDIVIDUAL and GROUP
 Swimsuit
 Goggles
 Bathing caps
 Earplugs
PERSONAL  Nose plug
SWIMMING  Kickboards

EQUIPMENTS  Pull buoys

 Fins
 Hand paddles
 Gloves.
 INDIVIDUAL and GROUP

PERSONAL
SWIMMING
EQUIPMENTS