Risk Advisories:

Caution and consideration is advised for the following items when used around children.

1. Sliding Glass Doors: Self-closing devices are available for use, however requires frequent maintenance to keep the track cleaned and the closing mechanism in proper working order.
2. Fence Maintenance: Fences and gates should be checked on a monthly basis for compromises or damage such as loose or broken fence slats. Adjust hinges or springs if gates are not self-closing properly, keep an eye out for any ground shifts due to weather or natural disasters as they can cause latches to misalign.
3. Eliminate Fence Climbing Access:
   1. All items near the pool area such as chairs, tables, storage bins, ice chests, playground equipment, etc.. at least 4’ away from the fence and secured in place.
   2. Ensuring children and animals are unable to dig into into loose soil under fencing.
   3. Trimming nearby trees that would give a child the opportunity to climb a fence.
   4. Not planting trees or placing large play structures near fencing areas
4. Ladders: When above ground pool ladders are not in use, they should be secured with gates or fencing with proper latches, or removed if possible. Ladders should never be accessible to children without adult supervision.

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Risk Advisories:

Caution and consideration is advised for the following items when used around children.

1. Semi-Automatic & Manual Covers:
   Popular with certain pool designs and found more often in certain areas of the country. Some are designed for daily use, however most require replacements after every swimming session and require diligent commitment. Should not be a substitute for isolation fencing.
2. Pool Safety Nets:
   Must be removed and replaced after every swim session, but work well for long term seasonal cover to allow the pool to be serviced. Requires diligent commitment. Should not be a substitute for isolation fencing.
3. Winter Safety Covers:
   Made of mesh or vinyl, these provide cover during the off-season, but require tools and strength for proper installation. NOT FOR DAILY USE. Must get a customized cover that fits the contours of the pool and be routinely checked for wear and tear. Vinyl covers require constant pumping to prevent rain or snow melt on top of the cover.
4. Solar Pool Covers:
   Solar/floating pool covers are designed to keep pool water warm and minimize evaporation of water and pool chemicals. If used, solar pool covers must be removed COMPLETELY before use of pool or spa.

These covers ARE NOT safety devices and are a serious entrapment hazard.

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Risk Advisories:

Caution and consideration is advised for the following items when used around children.

1. On-Body Alarms (Personal Immersion Alarms):
   Worn on the body and will set off the alarm when wet. While a great layer of protection for children visiting near open water or visiting a home with a pool/spa, these are not recommended as a first layer of protection due to the discipline needed for proper use.
2. Surface Alarms (Floating Alarms):
   Can detect motion on the water’s surface. Can be heard in a home and in the pool area when the water is breached. However, many models have a high false-alarm rate due to wind and rain. Surface alarms should not be relied on as a first-hand defense.
3. Perimeter Alarms:
   Most use lasers to detect movement, similar to an automatic garage door system. When something crosses the alarm, the alarm goes off. Pets and other outside disturbances can trigger false-alarms.

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