Swimming Pool Safety
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Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years and the second-leading cause of injury death for children ages 5 to 9 years.
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National Experts on Swimming Pool Safety
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Swimming Pool Safety PROJECT MATERIALS
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury to assist in outreach efforts on swimming pool safety. Most of these materials can be co-branded with your organization's logo.
Swimming Pool Safety RESOURCES
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury members or other trusted sources.
Toolkits & Websites
Brochures & Fact Sheets
Circle of Drowning Prevention (English and Spanish) – American Red Cross
Layers of Protection – APSP*
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools – Pool Safely
Posters & Infographics
Backyard Pool Safety (ENG/ESP) – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Drowning Deaths and Injuries – Pool Safely
Prevent Unauthorized Access – Water Safety USA
Webpages
Drowning Prevention – Children’s Safety Network
Home Swimming Pool Safety Tips All Parents Should Know – Parents Magazine
Keeping Your Swim Area Safe – MSH*
Why You Need to Invest in a Pool Alarm This Summer – Good Housekeeping
Videos
Pool Safely Step 2: Fencing – Pool Safely
Pool Safely Step 4: Alarms – Pool Safely
Water Safety for Toddlers – AAP*
Water Safety with Tia Mowry – Pool Safely
Reports & Data
News Articles
A Layered Approach to Preventing Drowning – The New York Times
Child Drowning Rates Drop as Communities Adopt Stricter Building Codes – U.S. News & World Report
*List of Abbreviations
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
APSP: Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
CDDS: California Department of Developmental Services
CPSC: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
MSH: Make Safe Happen
SKW: Safe Kids Worldwide
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