Pool Safety Newsletter Archive

September 10, 2010 Issue 139: Florida Laws Name Elderly
September 3, 2010 Issue 138: New York Safety Law For Family Day Cares With Pools
August 27, 2010 Issue 137: Get Samples of Work
August 20, 2010 Issue 136: Tension-Based Support in Fencing
August 13, 2010 Issue 135: Purchase Top Products For Swimming Pool Fence
August 6, 2010 Issue 134: Add Layers of Protection Around Swimming Pool
July 30, 2010 Issue 133: Keep Space Between Bottom of Fence and Top of Above Ground Pool
July 23, 2010 Issue 132: Baby Safety Fence Is Important For Swimming Pool Area
July 16, 2010 Issue 131: Hot Tubs and Spas Should Be Fenced In As Well
July 9, 2010 Issue 130: Pool Fence Maintenance Is Key
July 2, 2010 Issue 129: Install Bright Lights In Swimming Pool
June 25, 2010 Issue 128: Store Pool Chemicals Out Of Reach of Children
June 18, 2010 Issue 127: Motion Sensors Add to Layers of Protection
June 11, 2010 Issue 126: Check Batteries Regularly
June 4, 2010 Issue 125: Utilize Voice Monitors
May 28, 2010 Issue 124: Completely Remove Pool Covers
May 21, 2010 Issue 123: Make Sure Swimming Pool Depths Are Marked
May 14, 2010 Issue 122: Turn Off Filters When Swimmers Are Present
May 7, 2010 Issue 121: Wristwatch Alarm Can Alert You To Possible Drowning
April 30, 2010 Issue 120: Regularly Inspect Swimming Pool Barriers
April 23, 2010 Issue 119: Aim Jets Towards Shallow End of Pool
April 16, 2010 Issue 118: Solid Swimming Pool Barriers Should Be Smooth
April 9, 2010 Issue 117: Indoor Pools Need Pool Barrier
April 2, 2010 Issue 116: Swimming Pool Alarm Sounds And High Decibles
March 26, 2010 Issue 115: Consider Safety Handrails for Elderly Swimmers
March 19, 2010 Issue 114: Invest In A Safety Line
March 12, 2010 Issue 113: Check for Barriers in Community Pools
March 5, 2010 Issue 112: Move All Furniture From Pool Area
February 26, 2010 Issue 111: Stainless Steel Best Choice For Fence Components
February 19, 2010 Issue 110: Wire Mesh Fencing Keeps Animals Out Of Swimming Pool Area
February 5, 2010 Issue 109: Mesh Safety Fencing Boasts Durability
January 29, 2010 Issue 108: Safety Net Is Innovative Child Safety Barrier
January 22, 2010 Issue 107: Don't Swim At Night
January 15, 2010 Issue 106: Keep A Portable Phone In Swimming Pool Area
January 8, 2010 Issue 105: Children Should Always Be Supervised When Swimming
January 1, 2010 Issue 104: Teach Children How To Float
December 25, 2009 Issue 103: Child Care Providers Should Learn CPR
December 18, 2009 Issue 102: Never Swim Alone
December 11, 2009 Issue 101: Never Depend on Inflatable Flotation Devices
December 4, 2009 Issue 100: Keep A First Aid Kit Specifically For Swimming Pool Emergencies
November 27, 2009 Issue 99: Houston Requires Fencing Around Swimming Pool Area
July 4, 2008 Issue 98: Floating Pool Alarm Unique Safety Method
June 27, 2008 Issue 97: Teach Children How To Swim
June 20, 2008 Issue 96: Power-Operated Pool Covers Can Help Prevent Drowning
June 13, 2008 Issue 95: Alarm System Adds Protection to Pool Safety Plan
June 6, 2008 Issue 94: Designate a "Spotter" for Pool Parties
May 30, 2008 Issue 93: Gates Should Be Able to Be Supported Without Frame
May 23, 2008 Issue 92: Always Secure Self-Closing Gates Upon Leaving Swimming Pool Area
May 16, 2008 Issue 91: Maintain Hinges On Self-Closing Gates
May 9, 2008 Issue 90: Keep Locks on Self-Closing Gates
May 2, 2008 Issue 89: Install Alarm on Self-Closing Gate
April 25, 2008 Issue 88: Self-Closing Gates Should Open Outwardly
April 18, 2008 Issue 87: Instruct Technicians To Secure Pool Gate
April 11, 2008 Issue 86: Keep Hinges on Self-Closing Gates Well-Maintained
April 4, 2008 Issue 85: Self-Closing Gates Around Pool Area
March 28, 2008 Issue 84: Even If You Don't Have Children, Removable Fencing Is Good Idea
March 21, 2008 Issue 83: Proper Storage Will Make Removable Fencing Last Longer
March 14, 2008 Issue 82: Keep Removable Fence Up
March 7, 2008 Issue 81: Removable Fence Ideal For Hot Tub/Spa Area
February 29, 2008 Issue 80: Removable Fence Shound Be Strong
February 22, 2008 Issue 79: Plan Best Spot For Removable Swimming Pool Fence
February 15, 2008 Issue 78: Cover Removable Pool Fencing Holes
February 8, 2008 Issue 77: Hire Licensed Contractor to Install Removable Fence
February 1, 2008 Issue 76: Poles For Removable Fence
January 25, 2008 Issue 75: California And Florida Have Stricter Laws Regarding Pool Safety
January 18, 2008 Issue 74: Pool Safety Laws Take Hold Internationally
January 11, 2008 Issue 73: Lobby For Laws In Your Community Regarding Pool Safety
January 4, 2008 Issue 72: Apartment Complexes Required To Have Safety Fence Around Pool Area
December 28, 2007 Issue 71: Florida Laws Name Elderly
December 21, 2007 Issue 70: New York Safety Law For Family Day Cares With Pools
December 14, 2007 Issue 69: Get Samples of Work
December 7, 2007 Issue 68: Tension-Based Support in Fencing
November 30, 2007 Issue 67: Purchase Top Products For Swimming Pool Fence
November 23, 2007 Issue 66: Add Layers of Protection Around Swimming Pool
November 16, 2007 Issue 65: Keep Space Between Bottom of Fence and Top of Above Ground Pool
November 9, 2007 Issue 64: Baby Safety Fence Is Important For Swimming Pool Area
November 2, 2007 Issue 63: Hot Tubs and Spas Should Be Fenced In As Well
October 26, 2007 Issue 62: Pool Fence Maintenance Is Key
October 19, 2007 Issue 61: Install Bright Lights In Swimming Pool
October 12, 2007 Issue 60: Store Pool Chemicals Out Of Reach of Children
October 5, 2007 Issue 59: Motion Sensors Add to Layers of Protection
September 28, 2007 Issue 58: Check Batteries Regularly
September 21, 2007 Issue 57: Utilize Voice Monitors
September 14, 2007 Issue 56: Completely Remove Pool Covers
September 7, 2007 Issue 55: Make Sure Swimming Pool Depths Are Marked
August 31, 2007 Issue 54: Turn Off Filters When Swimmers Are Present
August 24, 2007 Issue 53: Wristwatch Alarm Can Alert You To Possible Drowning
August 17, 2007 Issue 52: Regularly Inspect Swimming Pool Barriers
August 10, 2007 Issue 51: Aim Jets Towards Shallow End of Pool
August 3, 2007 Issue 50: Solid Swimming Pool Barriers Should Be Smooth
July 27, 2007 Issue 49: Indoor Pools Need Pool Barrier
July 13, 2007 Issue 48: Swimming Pool Alarm Sounds And High Decibles
July 6, 2007 Issue 47: Consider Safety Handrails for Elderly Swimmers
June 29, 2007 Issue 46: Invest In A Safety Line
June 22, 2007 Issue 45: Check for Barriers in Community Pools
June 15, 2007 Issue 44: Move All Furniture From Pool Area
June 8, 2007 Issue 43: Stainless Steel Best Choice For Fence Components
June 1, 2007 Issue 42: Wire Mesh Fencing Keeps Animals Out Of Swimming Pool Area
May 25, 2007 Issue 41: Mesh Safety Fencing Boasts Durability
May 18, 2007 Issue 40: Safety Net Is Innovative Child Safety Barrier
May 11, 2007 Issue 39: Don't Swim At Night
May 4, 2007 Issue 38: Keep A Portable Phone In Swimming Pool Area
April 27, 2007 Issue 37: Children Should Always Be Supervised When Swimming
April 20, 2007 Issue 36: Teach Children How To Float
April 13, 2007 Issue 35: Child Care Providers Should Learn CPR
April 6, 2007 Issue 34: Never Swim Alone
March 30, 2007 Issue 33: Never Depend on Inflatable Flotation Devices
March 23, 2007 Issue 32: Keep A First Aid Kit Specifically For Swimming Pool Emergencies
March 16, 2007 Issue 31: Schedule A Consultation With A Pool Fencing Contractor
March 9, 2007 Issue 30: Above Ground Pools Need Child Safety Barriers
March 2, 2007 Issue 29: Install Locks On Baby Safety Fence
February 23, 2007 Issue 28: Mesh Fencing Can Help Protect Against Accidental Electrocution
February 16, 2007 Issue 27: Mesh Top Choice for Swimming Pool Fence
February 9, 2007 Issue 26: Arizona Laws Regarding Swimming Pool Safety
February 2, 2007 Issue 25: Consider Specifics When Choosing Chain Link Fencing Around Swimming Pool
January 26, 2007 Issue 24: Consider Latch Gate With Nickel-Plated Springs
January 19, 2007 Issue 23: Install Locks On Self-Closing Gates
January 12, 2007 Issue 22: Customize Your Mesh Swimming Pool Fence
January 5, 2007 Issue 21: Keep Mesh Pool Barrier In Good Condition
December 29, 2006 Issue 20: Mesh Fencing Mixes Safety and Style
December 22, 2006 Issue 19: Safety First At Public Swimming Pools
December 15, 2006 Issue 18: Public Swimming Pools
December 8, 2006 Issue 17: Textilene Mesh Is Top Choice in Mesh Fencing
December 1, 2006 Issue 16: Don't Store Toys In Swimming Pool Area
November 24, 2006 Issue 15: Removable Fence Leaves Homeowners With Options
November 17, 2006 Issue 14: Removable Fencing Mesh Can Protect You From UV Rays
October 27, 2006 Issue 13: Pool Safety Laws Are Varied
October 20, 2006 Issue 12: Life-Saving Devices Should Be Kept Next To Swimming Pool
October 13, 2006 Issue 11: Fence Is Only One Form of Pool Barrier
October 6, 2006 Issue 10: Houston Requires Fencing Around Swimming Pool Area
September 29, 2006 Issue 9: Install a Ramp
September 22, 2006 Issue 8: Mesh Fencing is Difficult to Climb
September 15, 2006 Issue 7: Install Security Camera In Swimming Pool Area
September 8, 2006 Issue 6: Take Note of Spacing on Ornamental Fences
September 1, 2006 Issue 5: Post Signs Around Swimming Pool Area
August 25, 2006 Issue 4: Border Important Aspect of Mesh Fencing
August 18, 2006 Issue 3: No Space Underneath Swimming Pool Barriers
August 4, 2006 Issue 2: Teach Proper Swimming Pool Behavior
July 21, 2006 Issue 1: Life Vests Can Be Lifesavers
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