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Pool and Spa Safety Publications

Web Exclusives
Document NumberPublicationDescription
5013Prevent Child In-Home Drowning Deaths (HTML) (HTML-SPANISH)Presents facts about child drowning, and provides safety tips to help prevent childhood drowning deaths in and around the home.
5067Hair Entrapment in Drain Covers (HTML) Safety Alert: Children drown and more are injured from hair entrapment in drain covers for spas, hot tubs, and whilrpool bathtubs.
5097Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children (HTML) (HTML-SPANISH) (PDF) (PDF-SPANISH)Safety Alert.
5101Swimming Pool Safety Alert (PDF)Safety Alert.
5112Spas, Hot Tubs, and Whirlpools (HTML) (PDF) Safety Alert: Discusses hazards associated with spas and hot tubs; and precautions to prevent deaths and injuries.


Neighborhood Safety Library
Document NumberPublicationDescription
359How to Plan For the Unexpected - Preventing Child Drownings (PDF) Discusses how to reduce risks of child drownings in residential swimming pools. Gives safety tips and provides guidance for fences and gates, pool covers, barriers, alarms, etc.
362Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools (PDF) Explains guidelines for barriers intended to prevent drownings and near-drownings of children in home pools, spas and hot tubs. Guidelines cover fences, gates, audible alarms for doors with access to pools, and power safety covers.


Technical Reports and Handbooks
Document NumberPublicationDescription
363Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer (PDF) The guidelines are intended for use in building, maintaining and upgrading both public and private pools and spas. Includes technical information for pool and spa professionals and general information for anyone interested in the safety of a pool, wading pool, swimming pool, or hot tub.


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