Home Pools - Supervision

Supervision without any distractions is the single most important factor in protecting children in and around water.

ALWAYS SUPERVISE CHILDREN NEAR WATER - ALWAYS!

However, even the most vigilant parent or caregiver cannot supervise their children every minute of the day. And that is all it takes to lose them forever, just a minute! The time it takes to:

• make or answer a very short phone call!
• have a quick scan through the TV programmes in the newspaper!
• make a cup of tea!

The only safe pool environment is one where young children cannot gain access to a pool without adult supervision. Children simply do not understand the dangers. That's why all swimming and spa pools need to be fenced.

Swimming pools in rural areas are as much of a hazard to children as pools in urban areas. Which is why all pools regardless of their location, must  be fenced in accordance with the Act. Far too many aren't, and as a result far too many children die or suffer injury.

The Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 requires that all pools are to be fenced to a standard that will prevent young children from gaining access to the pool.

To view the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 click on the underlined words above and then search through the alphabetical listing.

See Fencing Requirements for a check list that will guide you as to whether your pool is safe.