Swimming pools can be great fun, but always keep safety in mind. Follow these guidelines to ensure you stay safe while having fun.
- Do not dive or “bomb” into shallow water
- Check for signs showing the depth of the pool at shallow, middle and deep end
- Don’t be a bully and watch out for and be careful of younger children in the pool
- Obey all the pool safety signs
- An adult should always supervise/mind young children at the pool or the beach /river or lake etc.
- Do not dive in/jump/”bomb” on top of others in the pool
- Watch out in case there is no proper barrier between the kiddies' pool and the main pool
- Check if there is a lifeguard on duty
- Watch out for sudden drops/changes in the floor level of the pool
- Do not go for a swim soon after eating your meal
- Beware of wet and slippery tiles and floors - do not run!
- Do not swim if the water looks discoloured or murky
- Listen to the instructions of the lifeguard
- Adults should supervise and not allow young children escape from shower/changing rooms back into the pool area on their own