| > | | | | any possible sources of injury. As unlikely as it |
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| Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; | | | | Maintain hygiene. A lot of people think of pool |
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| mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; | | | | discrete concerns. This isn't the case. A clean pool |
| mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in | | | | that is free of algae and bugs is imperative for |
| 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; | | | | making it healthy and safe for humans. Persuade |
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| mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; | | | | Lifeguard. A lifeguard is mandated at any public |
| mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; | | | | swimming area. Nonetheless, in the case of |
| mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; | | | | personal swimming pools, it's also smart to have a |
| mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; | | | | skilled individual who can assist in case of an |
| mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; | | | | incident. Passport to Fun thinks that all individual |
| mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; | | | | pool owners should take a basic lifeguard course |
| mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; | | | | to help keep their pool secure. |
| mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} | | | | Fence. Surrounding the pool area ensures that no |
| The crystal-blue water in a pool on a hot and | | | | one walks into the water without knowing where |
| humid day is incredibly inviting. But before you | | | | it is. A fence is even more critical during the night, |
| jump in, keep in mind that even the strongest of | | | | when it gets too dark to see the pool. |
| swimmers can drown or get hurt if they ignore | | | | Never swim alone. It's a smart thought to never |
| swimming safety rules. Passport to Fun outlines | | | | swim by yourself, since an accident can happen at |
| some pool safety etiquettes that can save your | | | | any time to anyone, no matter how experienced |
| life. | | | | a swimmer you may be. While it's obvious that |
| Life-saving flotation device. It's imperative to have | | | | babies should never be left alone in or close to a |
| an inflated tube or a corresponding life-saving tool | | | | swimming pool, adults should avoid swimming solo |
| accessible from the pool. Accidents don't arrive | | | | too. Keep in mind that even an explosive leg |
| with the benefit of an alert, and keeping such a | | | | cramp can lead to drowning, and these kinds of |
| device handy can make that one-second | | | | mishaps come about much more often than you'd |
| difference between life and death. | | | | believe, even to the most practiced of swimmers. |
| Survey before you jump. Don't splash into the | | | | The above tips provided by Passport to Fun |
| swimming pool before verifying that the jump is | | | | should be followed consistently to ensure that you |
| clear, the water is deep enough, and there aren't | | | | have fun in the pool, rather than an accident. |