The first step to being sure your pool is safe for everyone to swim in is to be sure and always have an adult around to be sure everyone is being safe. The biggest mistake that a pool owner can make is to leave children unattended while swimming. Many accidents, that have happened, could have been avoided with a little extra supervision around. You may also consider to always having someone who is trained in CPR around while children are swimming. This is a vital skill to acquire, especially if you have small children swimming in your pool. Even if the children are just playing in the backyard and not swimming, supervision is a must when there is a pool around. The practice of having a phone close by the pool is always a good idea as well. This would come in handy in case of a real emergency.

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