Spa Safety Message
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Dr Mark Simonian introducing the Kids N Water Safety message. Kids N' Spa Safety is a remastered portion of the original 13 minute 1995 school children education campaign to reduce drowning. In 2021 the message has not changed. This video was developed by the Water Safety Council of Fresno County. Two of our Council mascots, Bubbles and Bobby, explain the risks of drowning in a spa or hot tub to school children. Actors: Daniel and Jacob Andresen Artlist licensed music Beyond by Ian Post Location acknowledgement S and V Simonian
There is no substitute for the supervision of a responsible adult.
Always keep children visible from your location – always.
Never leave a child unsupervised in or around a swimming pool or spa, even for a moment. Never rely on a personal flotation device (such as ‘water wings’) or swimming lessons to protect a child. Learn CPR and keep rescue equipment, a telephone and emergency numbers poolside.
Install four-sided isolation fencing, at least five feet high and equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates, around a home pool or spa. Fencing should completely surround swimming pools or spas and prevent direct access from a house or yard. Never prop open the gate to pool barrier or leave toys in and around the pool.
Never roughhouse or run near the pool.
‘Throw rings’ should be readily available in case of an emergency.
Shepherd’s hook can also be used to pull a person to the side of the pool should an accident arise.
A life preserver is a device that is used to keep a person floating in the water.
Float tubes, ‘water wings’ and ‘noodles’ are not considered personal flotation devices and should not be used as such.
Spas should be fenced or covered when not in use.
Spas are not wading pools or play areas. Spas are used by adults for relaxing or soothing sore muscles.
Spa water temperature can be high enough to burn or scald a child’s skin.