The First Resort for Spa and Pool Safety Resources

While pools and spas can provide family fun year round, parents and caregivers must educate themselves in potential safety hazards for both themselves and the children in their care. It is also equally important that children of all ages are educated in pool and spa safety. For this reason, several private, public and government organizations have made water safety a priority and provide the public with useful resources to keep both adults and children safe, while still enjoying the pool or relaxing in a spa. Adults, parents and caregivers are urged to review this information by themselves and with their children to ensure every possible safety measure is taken. There are over 3,000 fatal drowning incidents each year. Of this number, almost 300 children under the age of five die in public and private pools and spas, while emergency rooms admit thousands of children every year from submersion injuries that can result in permanent disabilities.

Spa Safety

• Consumer Product Safety Alert Provides a description of hazards associated with use of a hot tub, whirlpool or spa.
• Spa Safety for Kids A website provided by the American Association for Pool and Spa Professionals and the US government directed towards children.
• Hot Tub Tips Provides safety tips for both hot tubs and pools
• Drowning Prevention Tips Provides tips for preventing drowning in all bodies of water as well as drowning statistics.
• Safety Checklist for Kids Provides a safety checklist for kids to memorize as well as a checklist for adults.
• Avoid Water-Borne Illnesses Tips for swimmers and spa-goers to help keep them safe this summer and to educate about the dangers and sins of water-borne illness.
• Hot Tub Safety Tips Information on the dangers of hot tubs for children.
• Pool Operation Safety Checklist Follow this easy to use checklist if you are the adult responsible for swimmers safety. This helpful checklist will encourage your guests to practice safe swimming.
• Swimming Safety An article directed towards children explaining why water safety is important.

Pool Safety

• National Drowning Prevention Alliance Provides a list of pool safety tips for parents and caregivers.
• Coloring Activities Provides printable coloring activities for children to help teach pool safety.
• Pool and Spa Safety and Drowning Prevention Site Consumer Product Safety Commission kicks-off the Pool Safely national public education campaign.
• Water Safety Advice A comprehensive list of advice for adults and children regarding pools and spas.
• Pool Safety Tips Provides tips to protect children from drowning from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Coloring Book Provides a free printable coloring book to teach children about pool safety.
• Safe Swimming Tips for Children Provides swimming safety tips for parents and caregivers.
• Water Safety Prevention Learn how to protect your child when they are playing around the pool or beach.
• Pool Safety for Kids and Adults Provides safety tips for parents and caregivers as well as information regarding alcohol use around water.
• Pool Safety Provides pool safety tips for adults and children.
• Pool Safety 101 Provides information on current laws regarding pool safety as well as current guidelines and safety tips.