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.‘, <br /> j 1 Layers of protection <br /> l 7 o Don't rely on a single layer of protection; multiple safety <br /> ' 1 precautions provide the strongest safeguards. <br /> o Enclose the pool with an isolation barrier such as an <br /> . ASTM Certified Automatic Swimming Pool Cover and full <br /> perimeter fence with self-closing and locking gates. <br /> 9 o Place table and chairs well away from the pool fence to <br /> prevent children from climbing into the pool area. <br /> j o Keep all doors and windows secure leading from the house <br /> t <br /> to the pool area. Install self-closing mechanisms on doors. <br /> o Additional layers may include: A Pool WatchDogTM, pool <br /> water alarms, and alarms on the door to the pool. <br /> o Check to ensure that spa and pool covers pass minimum <br /> r safety requirements set by the American Society of Testing <br /> ": Materials. <br /> o Be aware that a child can drown in as little as two inches of <br /> water. Place pool cover pump on the pool cover before <br /> water has a chance to accumulate. Drain standing water off <br /> your spa or pool cover immediately. <br /> ` o Remove ladders and steps from above-ground pools. No <br /> objects should be in the pool area for a child to climb onto <br /> and then into the water. <br /> ^" w� o Inspect safety and pool equipment regularly. Preventive <br /> a <br /> 1± devices are only effective if they are in working order. <br /> 1. <br /> sag sa. Preparedness <br /> iq . <br /> o Learn CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and first aid. <br /> Have all caretakers and responsible individuals learn CPR <br /> .444 tt ' and first aid. <br /> ,... 'd o Have a first aid kit ready and available in the pool area. "I <br /> t a,. t.'t,'" ; o Post emergency numbers and the pool address In the pool <br /> ' _II'`' area. <br /> 1,, o Install a telephone,or have one available at poolside. <br /> t '4'.tp, _ o Mae sure you have rescue devices accessible at the poolside; <br /> xv like a shepherds hook and life ring with the rope attached. <br /> o Know where the electrical shutoff to your pool equipment <br /> ' r <br /> , <br /> and pool cover are and how to turn off the power in case <br /> ti t Ti YE. <br /> r 0r: t t of emergency. <br /> ri'g ''I'fti <br /> s , <br /> ttI <br /> t -" N <br /> 8 POOL COVER SPECIALISTS®2016 <br />