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"Pool Safely" Campaign - 2011

CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) and partners Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) joined forces to introduce a new kids safety education program. The centerpiece of the program is a multi-part educational video which are part of CPSC’s national Pool Safely campaign.

Pool Safely Steps - Step 1: Supervision Step 2: Fencing Step 3: Pool & Spa Covers Step 4: Alarms Step 5: Safety Drain Covers Step 6: Swimming Lessons Step 7: Learning CPR

Pool Safely Educational Video

This introduction video highlights individual experiences and uses seven simple Pool Safely steps to encourage safe and responsible behavior in and around pools and spas. It is introduced by actress Ming-Na, the voice of Mulan in Disney animated films and star of the NBC drama “ER.”

Actively Supervise Children In and Around Water

Pool Safely, Step 1 - Supervision

This segment stresses that constant supervision is an important step to ensure safety around pools and spas.

 

Barrier Fencing Saves Lives

Pool Safely, Step 2 - Fencing

This segment teaches the important safety step of making sure pools and spas have secure fencing and gates to keep children safe.

Pool and Spa Safety Covers Save Lives

Pool Safely, Step 3 - Spa Covers

This segment stresses the important safety step of making sure pools and spas have secure covers that give the message "not open".

Door Gate & Pool Alarms Save Lives

Pool Safely, Step 4 - Alarms

This segment introduces us to the many types of alarms available.  Choose the alarm system that works best for you.

Safety Drain Covers Save Lives

Pool Safely, Step 5 - Safety Drain Covers

Drains, skimmers, pipes and other types of pool equipment can pose danger to swimmers.

Learning How to Swim Can Save Lives

Pool Safely, Step 6 - Swimming Lessons

This segment teaches us that learning how to swim can save lives. Drowning and close calls are eight times more likely to happen to kids who can't swim or to kids being supervised by adults who can't swim.

Learning CPR Saves Lives

Pool Safely, Step 7 - Learning CPR

In this segment actress Ming-Na, shares her close call experience at a pool with her son.