{"id":2089,"date":"2018-08-06T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T07:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2089"},"modified":"2018-07-31T20:05:46","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T20:05:46","slug":"an-overview-of-water-park-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/an-overview-of-water-park-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"An Overview of Water Park Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"waterThere are roughly 1000 commercial and municipal water parks in the US, and more than 80 million people<\/a> visit them each year. They have a good safety track record and are one of the safest outings that a family can do for fun and exercise.<\/p>\n

But safety is always a work in progress. So, if you own one of these water parks or are visiting one this summer to keep cool, here are some safety tips.<\/p>\n

For Owners<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. The IAAPA or International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions holds all kinds of training, courses, and expos<\/a>. Keep up to date on what\u2019s happening in water park safety.<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure you have enough staff, and especially lifeguards who are properly trained and certified.<\/li>\n
  3. Make sure your signage is posted where it should be and is easy to read.<\/li>\n
  4. Make sure you have plenty of drinks available for visitors. It\u2019s easy to become dehydrated in the summer.<\/li>\n
  5. Definitely put some wet area mats down in change rooms or shower or locker rooms like rubber drainage mats<\/a> or safety grid pool matting<\/a>. Wet floors are so easy to slip and fall on, and these kinds of mats are the easiest kind to clean (with a hose).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For Visitors<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. To avoid getting sick or catching someone else\u2019s germs, try to avoid drinking pool water.<\/li>\n
    2. Never visit water parks if you have diarrhea, and that includes infants, who should be wearing special waterproof diapers.<\/li>\n
    3. Do stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.<\/li>\n
    4. Shower before entering pools and wet areas.<\/li>\n
    5. Obey posted rules, and make sure your children understand them. Make sure children are tall enough or heavy enough for whatever rides or attractions they are participating in.<\/li>\n
    6. Watch your kids, and know where they are at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Water parks are a terrific way to cool off during this hot summer. There are record heat waves on all four non-tropical northern hemisphere continents<\/a> this summer. Water parks are already a pretty safe activity zone, and these few tips will make them even safer.<\/p>\n

      Do you have other questions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you. You can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at sales@eaglemat.net<\/a> for more information or if you aren\u2019t sure what you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>

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