The startling number of deaths in swimming pools and spas across the country has the Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking that parents be thinking safety:
“Just one incident is one too many,” said Inez M. Tenenbaum, Chairman of the CPSC. “These statistics are a wake up call and a reminder that these tragic incidents are preventable. Our kids safety program is designed to teach parents and children simple water safety steps so that everyone will Pool Safely this summer.”
They are asking all parents to watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIctLH3-Fu0
There have been tragic stories from Iowa, Massachusetts, D.C. , and Kansas.
Other Injuryboard members have also addressed the issue:
Learn Lessons from a Young Boy Drowning in a Pool, Karl Truman | September 10, 2009 7:02 PM
What Does Drowning Look Like? ,Mark Bello | July 23, 2010 1:06 PM
Minnesota saw the tragic death of Abigail Taylor which helped change federal and state laws. Hopefully, the drain changes will lead to safer pools all children.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission sent out a Swimming Pool Safety Alert. The report also included the following suggestions:
– Always check the pool first if a child is missing, reaction time is vital.
-Learn CPR
– Never use a pool or spa with a missing or broken drain cover.
– Don’t run when you are around the pool.
– Take the time to teach children to swim. My own boys have been taking lessons for years. It helps to have the peace of mind that they know many of the safety rules.
You can also visit Safe Kids (www.safekids.org) and the NDPA (www.ndpa.org)
