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Warm weather often leads to more time spent outdoors. For homeowners lucky to have a backyard pool, hot tub or community water amenities, these spots can be great for relaxing, cooling off, exercising, or spending enjoyable times with family and friends. While pools and spas are ideal spots for family fun, they're not without their dangers. The American Red Cross warns that 69 per- cent of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that drowning is the leading cause of injury- related death among children between the ages of one and four. However, anyone can drown or suffer a water-related injury — even people who are strong swimmers. Let's dive deep into pool-related dangers and how to avoid them. Pool chemical injuries Pools and spas need to be sanitized for safe use. Mishandling pool chemicals can cause serious injuries and leads to roughly 4,500 emergency room visits in the United States each year, says the CDC. More than one-third Real Estate Advertorial Stay safe around the pool and spa this summer of these preventable injuries affect children or teens. All product instructions should be fol- lowed carefully. Chemicals should be stored out of reach of children or pets. Ample time should be left between adding chemicals and swimmers returning to the water. Hamilton Durand ri) District $2,000,000 || Stay away from drains Children and adults should not swim or hang around near drains or suc- tion outlets in pools and spas. In addition, drain covers should be installed over all drains and returns. Hair, limbs, jewelery, bath- ing suits, and more can be sucked into these openings and cause seri- ous injuries, according to PoolSafely.gov. Supervision is key Swimmers should not venture into the water without a buddy present and children should never be left unattended around the water. Homeowners can install safety fencing and self-latching gates around pools to prevent youngsters from wandering into the water. All items that can be used to climb fencing should be kept away from the pool. James St, Burlington $1,350,000 MLS #H4161581 Consider putting locks on gates on fences around the perimeter of the yard. This way no one can wander into the yard and into the pool when homeowners are not home. Dive safely No one should ever dive into shallow water, advises Poolonomics. Water depth should be tested prior to any diving, and generally pools with depths of eight feet and up are considered safe for diving. Do not dive into inner tubes or into shallow ends or spas. When jumping into the pool, try going feet-first or doing cannonballs. Avoid flips or positions that will result in landing flat on the back, which can injure the spine. Teach kids to swim Swimming knowledge can keep children more secure in the water. Basic competence of simple swimming strokes may help to avoid drowning. Relying on water wings or flotation devices that are not U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets can be risky. Summertime is pool and spa time. Safety is paramount around the water. MCC Elizabeth St, Burlington Ue Teleneyele) MLS #H4161423 MLS #H4161596 xcep nal opportunity to personalize and complete to your liking. Downtown C Core with rf ive/Work Renowned Architect Bil Hcks designed ti corner location-near Brant Street, right beside a large, extensive public J Downtown Core with 2 Road Frontages, private parking plus on street parking! huge new addition. Nearly 5,000 sqft. featuring 5+ bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 1.5 car garage in ily desiable Hamilton's Durand neighborhood. Home is down to the studs, tensive framing, , open floorplan lot. DC Zoning with many suitable uses Including professional office set up with high F retail/or e pe ith parking spa Fi 21, , grand 2-storey house with DC Zoning. Super spacious and previously used as law offices, would sult ® grost veroty of uses. 4 exterior entrances with reer private parting lot for up to B t. Steps to the tokeep its che ic including the potenti y oF in-law suite. Call for more details ai late medi ezlel(e) (Oia aX -y-] 8 =} 1 <0 Oxo) g oMM =1K0),<-1e-[e[-) Sales Representative AIC -2022. Steps to St, pier, sopping restaurants, tana nd "| more. Easy QEW and 407 access. Call for more details Contact me to schedule a tour! trails, pier, shopping, restaurants, transit + much more. Easy QEW and 407 access. Call for more details 905-577-7700 Tina@CrystalHomes.com £202 ‘Zz eunf ‘Aepsuny | seneeg em1AyeO | 2) woo-uoyeyepisu!