Pool safety and equipment

ReFresh Outdoor Cleaning Service recommends safety at your pool. But that requires having the right rescue equipment readily available. Here’s a comprehensive list of essential items:

Safety equipment saves lives—be prepared! 🌊🏊‍♂️🚑

• Reaching Pole (Shepherd’s Crook):
  A light, strong, non-telescopic pole (12-16 feet long).
  • Equipped with a securely attached body hook or shepherd’s crook.
  • Used to reach and assist distressed swimmers.

• Ring Buoy (Lifebuoy):
  US Coast Guard-approved.
  • Outside diameter: 15-24 inches.
  • Attached to a throwing rope (¼ to ⅜ inch diameter).

• Rescue Tube:
  • Each lifeguard on duty should have one.
  • Includes a polypropylene line or webbed towline and shoulder strap.

• Rope and Floating Lifeline:
  Separates the deep and shallow ends of the pool.
  • Positioned at the transition point.

• Backboard with Tie-Down Straps and Head Immobilizer:
  Used for moving injured swimmers without causing harm.
  • Essential for head and neck injury cases.

• First Aid Kit:
  • Weather-resistant container meeting OSHA standards.
  • Includes basic first aid supplies for minor injuries.

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED):
  Used by trained operators during cardiac emergencies.
  • Can save lives when used promptly.

• Manual and Mechanical Suction Devices:
  Clear drowning victims’ airways.
  • Assist in water removal.

• Resuscitators:
  Provide pulmonary ventilation (superior to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).

• Survival Blankets:
  • For hypothermia or shock victims.

Remember to check your local or state codes for specific requirements. 

For more detailed training, consider taking a certified CPR and lifeguard course from organizations like the American Red Cross or your local city government.

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