http://www.wisetosafety.com/safety/pool-fences.html Pool fences are designed to keep kids out of the pool when they aren't supposed to be there. Learn more about pool fences here. en-us Wed, 31 May 2006 07:59:33 EDT Wed, 31 May 2006 07:59:33 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 A lot of people think pool fences are an eyesore. And they are pretty much right on the money there. But the truth of the matter is pool fences can save lives. Why everyone with a pool should have pool fences If you have a pool and you have small children, you need a pool fence. Why? Pool fences are designed to keep people out of the pool when you can't be there to supervise. If you aren't familiar with the concept of a pool fence you probably don't know what we're talking about. They aren't the privacy fences you have around the perimeter of your yard when you have a pool. Instead, they are really tall mesh panels attached to PVC piping that locks into holes around the perimeter of the pool. One of these panels will open like a door, and you can lock it. Kids can't crawl under them or in between the panels, and they can't climb them. Pool fences (and pool alarms for that matter) are the best pool safety product you can buy. Now, if you're concerned that pool safety fences are an eyesore, stop worrying. If you want to send the kids to grandma's house and have an adult pool party, it's easy to remove the panels entirely. (You might even be able to stick tiki torches in the holes where the PVC piping usually goes!) If you have a pool but don't have kids, you still need a pool fence. Why? Sometimes your pool can be a great temptation to neighbor kids. If something should happen when you're not around and you didn't have a pool fence, not only would you be wracked with guilt if something happens, but you could be sued. Pool fences and other tips for keeping people safe When you get your pool, establish a set of pool rules and make sure your family understands them. Make them understand that the rules are in place to ensure safety, not to ruin their fun. Here are some pool safety tips to use as guidelines: No diving in the shallow end of the pool No running poolside No rough play Nobody should be in the pool without adult supervision Other good rules of thumb: Keep a phone near the pool to be able to call 911 quickly in case of an emergency. Don't rely on inflatable toys as lifesaving devices. They are not considered pool safety products. Keep life preservers close to the pool area. Know CPR. Post the pool rules by the pool. The best advice we can give you is to make sure there's always adult supervision when your kids are in the pool. Wed, 31 May 2006 07:59:33 EDT