Warmer weather means people with pools are looking for the right way to get the water crystal clear.
Logan City Council wants people to ensure that safety becomes part of the preparation.
Pool owners, parents and carers are being encouraged to become a ‘pool safety hero’ to make sure little lives in particular stay safe.
Council’s planning chair Jon Raven said people should be checking their pool fences and gates to ensure compliance with Queensland’s pool safety laws.
“It only takes a moment for a child to slip away from supervision and tragedy can happen if your pool isn’t properly enclosed,” Cr Raven said.
“However, there are a few simple things you can do to earn your pool safety hero badge to make summer as fun as possible.”
Pool safety heroes should:
check pool barriers meet current safety standards
never lock or prop open pool gates
ensure pool gates are self-latching
put phones away and always supervise kids
teach kids how to be safe around pools
learn CPR.
“All pool owners have a responsibility to comply with the legislation,” Cr Raven said.
“We want to help owners through education and support if an issue is found in the first instance.
“Fines or legal action are a last resort if someone doesn’t take the necessary steps to become compliant.”
To make your pool kid-safe, go to: logan.qld.gov.au/poolsafety
