Swimming Pool Safety

• Do not dive or “ bomb” into shallow water
• Check for signs showing the depth of the pool at shallow end, middle and deep end
• Don’t be a bully and watch out for and be careful for younger children in the pool
• Obey all the pool safety signs
• An adult should always supervise/mind young children at the pool or the beach /river or lake etc.
• Do not dive in/jump/”bomb” on top of others in the pool
• Watch out in case there is no proper barrier between the kiddie’s pool and the main pool
• Check if there is a lifeguard on duty
• Watch out for sudden drops/ changes in the floor level of the pool
• Do not go for a swim soon after eating your meal
• Beware of wet and slippery tiles and floors- do not run!
• Do not swim if the water looks discoloured or murky
• Listen to the instructions of the lifeguard
• Adults should supervise and not allow young children escape from shower/ changing rooms back into the pool area on their own