Tools & Resources
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Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer
Review guidelines 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.
Simple Water Safety Steps Can Save Lives – for Consumers
Similar to the consumer brochure, this tip card is designed for consumers and provides a brief description of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act and outlines important water safety steps.
Simple Water Safety Steps Can Save Lives – for Industry
Similar to the industry brochure, this tip card is designed for industry and provides a brief description of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act and outlines important water safety steps.
Guidance for Safety: The Pool and Spa Safety Act
This tri-fold brochure is specially designed for pool operators and industry professionals to leave with their customers so they can learn more about the Pool Safely campaign and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
Simple Steps Save Lives Fact Sheet
Read about the Pool Safely campaign’s simple safety steps that save lives in and around the pool and spa.
Pool Safely Fact Sheet
Read the details about CPSC’s Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign.
Posters
These posters can be used in classrooms, store windows or at events to show support for the campaign and for Splish and Splash. 8” x 11” Available in English and Spanish |
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Neighborhood Safety Network Posters
NSN Posters – Drowning Prevention. 8.5” x 11” Available in English and Spanish |
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Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools
Learn more about the 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.