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provide competent adult supervision when the pool is in use.
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trust “pool alarms” to do the supervising – instead rely on proper fencing, self-latching gates, pool door alarms, your A.S.T.M. listed Cover-Pools SAVE-T pool cover and a watchful eye.
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close your Cover-Pools SAVE-T pool cover after use and keep the key/combo in a safe place.
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pump water off of your Cover-Pools SAVE-T pool cover as it can take very little standing water to potentially cause a drowning.
From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
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Obviously teach children to float or swim as soon as possible.
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Always provide competent adult supervision when the pool is in use.
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Even adults should never swim alone.
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Caution children against showing off and playing rough and explain the dangers of running and diving recklessly.
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Never push others into the pool.
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When using water slides, always go feet first.
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Before diving or sliding, check to be sure that other swimmers are out of the way.
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Keep rescue devices and first aid supplies near the pool. A floating shepherds crook is useful.
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Teach children what to do in case of emergency. An alarm bell that could summon help would be a good idea.>
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Keep electrical appliances such as radios out of the pool area because of the hazard of electrical shock.
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Never swim after drinking alcoholic beverages, eating or taking medications.
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read labels and follow directions carefully. You'll learn important information on the proper application, handling and storage of the product your using. Used correctly, pool water maintenance products safeguard the health of your entire family, If they are mishandled, they can be hazardous.
NEVER
mix chemicals of any kind together. A uncontrolled reaction such as fuming, fire or explosion could occur. Always add maintenance products to the pool water separately and in different areas.
NEVER
overdose your pool. Use the exact amount specified on the label or by Dolphin Pools< knowing your pool's exact volume will help prevent over or under application.
NEVER
add water to chemicals; always add the chemical to large amounts of water
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inhale fumes or allow products to get in your eyes, nose or mouth. When opening a product turn your face to one side or point the container away from you. In the event of accidental contact or if products is swallowed, follow emergency advice on the product label and call your doctor and/or local Poison Control Center. The phone number of the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center is (877)800-5553. This is a toll-free number.
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smoke around chemicals>some chemical fume can be flammable, and sanitizers or oxidizers can ignite by a lit cigarette or match.
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allow children to handle, measure or dispense chemicals.
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interchange measuring scoops or place wet scoops back into any chemical container
NEVER
store liquids directly above sanitizers and oxidizers; they may accidentally leak and contaminate other products.
NEVER
store pool sanitizers and oxidizers near metal products like bicycles, lawn mowers cars etc., because they may cause rust.
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leave large, open containers in areas where children play. Such containers often collect water and present a potential drowning hazard.
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clean up any spills as soon as they occur, and dispose of the material in a safe manner. Small spills can be diluted by hosing off into the pool. Contact Dolphin Pools for advice on cleaning large spills. Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean spills. It's hazardous to throw chemicals into the trash or put spilled material back into the original container. Keep all spills from lawns and landscaping to avoid damage. Dispose of all chemicals according to label directions.
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store chemical products safely and out of the reach of small children. Keep your pool maintenance products in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from other household or garden chemicals and petroleum products.
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keep chemical products containers tightly closed when they are not in use.
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brace liquids so they won't tip while transporting them in your car> don't allow chemicals to stay in the car for a long period of time. Make Dolphin Pools your last stop. Unpack them as soon as you get home.
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wear protective equipment (safety glasses, rubber gloves, etc.) as directed on the label of the product.
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use care when broadcasting powdered products in the pool on windy days to prevent product from getting in eyes or mouth or onto skin.
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