If you have a swimming pool on your property, you might be wondering how to make it more safe for your own family and others that might want to visit. It is important that you remember you are responsible for anyone who decides to use the pool, so it is up to you to make sure the swimming pool is healthy and safe for everyone. Here are some important dos and don'ts of pool safety to keep in mind.

Dos:

One of the things you need to make sure you do is keep your swimming pool clean and well maintained. This is more important than you might think. If the swimming pool isn't clean or the chemicals aren't balanced properly, it could start breeding bacteria and algae, which will make the swimmers sick. Also have it maintained, including repairing any cracks or holes around the swimming pool surface. This prevents a child from tripping over a crack in the concrete or getting ill due to contamination in the water.

You should also take some time working with your own family about swimming safety rules and how to swim. All your children need to learn to swim before they start using your pool. Whether you teach them or bring them to a local pool for lessons, it is very important. Also teach children and adults in the household the basics of CPR and first aid, just in case an emergency occurs in the pool. Together, your family should learn about proper pool safety and emergency preparations.

Don'ts:

It is imperative that you never leave someone unattended who is swimming in the pool, unless it is an adult who is skilled at swimming. All children and teens should have proper supervision. Even when your children know how to swim and can perform CPR on each other, you need to keep a close eye on them. Not only are you making sure they aren't drowning, but you need to make sure they are playing safe. Nobody should be running around the swimming pool, jumping or diving in the shallow end, or playing too roughly while in the water. Also make sure they avoid pipes and pool drains while swimming.

Don't fail to put up a fence around the swimming pool to protect it. When you or another adult isn't home, you can lock the fence and keep the key so children and teens can't gain access to the swimming pool when you aren't at home. The fence also helps to keep out critters and pets.

For more tips on keeping your pool in good, safe condition, contact a local swimming pool maintenance company.