{"id":757,"date":"2013-05-13T20:53:14","date_gmt":"2013-05-13T20:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=757"},"modified":"2014-07-01T17:37:43","modified_gmt":"2014-07-01T17:37:43","slug":"preventing-accidents-with-poolside-safety-matting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/preventing-accidents-with-poolside-safety-matting\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Accidents with Poolside Safety Matting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pools are fun.\u00a0 They offer a refreshing swim on a long, hot, summer day.\u00a0 Since the Roman times, people have enjoyed a customary swim in the public pool.\u00a0 Unfortunately, as fun as swimming in the pool may be, they are not all fun and games, especially when slip and fall accidents and drowning bring a clear and present danger to the potential fun of folks in the pool.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to locker rooms, the side of the pool is fraught with dangers due to a large accumulation of water.\u00a0 The large amount of moisture creates very slippery conditions that make accidents more than likely to occur.\u00a0 Given the situation that most pool patrons are children and youths, the prevalence of horseplay increases these risks all the more.<\/p>\n<p>Property owners are held responsible for all incidents that occur within their premises, especially the behavior of minors.\u00a0 It is prudent for property owners to conduct a <a title=\"safety risk assessment\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/workplace-risk-assessment-and-prevention\/\">safety risk assessment<\/a> tackling the hazards of the pools and providing solutions in order to protect all of their patrons and also to protect themselves from potential liability suits that could happen after an accident.\u00a0 There are several precautionary methods that proprietors could implement in order to make their pool a fun, but safe place.<\/p>\n<h1>Waivers<\/h1>\n<p>Because accidental drowning and other accidents could happen within the vicinity of the pool, proprietors are advised to make patrons sign waivers in order to alert them of all the rules and regulations within the swimming area.\u00a0 These waivers serve as an agreement between the patron and the proprietors that the rules and regulations of the pool are understood.\u00a0 It also solidifies that any rule-breaking would mean that the patron is no longer within their rights in premises liability.<\/p>\n<p>Waivers protect both patron and owner in a binding agreement.\u00a0 Insurance companies often suggest this to their prospective clients so that all the dangers and hazard in the facility has been made public.\u00a0 By signing a waiver, patrons do not relinquish their rights to suit.\u00a0 Actually, the waiver identifies the duties of the owner as well.\u00a0 In the event that the owner fails to comply with his responsibility, patrons are within their rights to sue for compensation.<\/p>\n<h1>Lifeguards<\/h1>\n<p>There are no better preventative measure in a pool than lifeguards.\u00a0 Lifeguards are necessary in running a pool, especially a large facility with a series of pools.\u00a0 Any rule-breaking and risky behavior can be immediately taken care of.\u00a0\u00a0 Emergencies, such as slips and falls, can be responded to quickly.<\/p>\n<h1>Poolside Safety Matting<\/h1>\n<p>In addition to a human presence, pool mats protect patrons from hazard that come from the wet environment.\u00a0 Pool mats provide a dry, clean, and safe walking surface in an area in which water has completely soaked through making it very slippery.\u00a0 Effective pool mats are designed to drain water through it so that the top surface remain dry.\u00a0 \u00a0Pool mats come in a variety of color and material, but one thing remains constant, they are anti-slip and anti-fungal.<\/p>\n<h1>Signage<\/h1>\n<p>Whether lifeguards are present or not, proper signage is essential in running this operation.\u00a0 Signs should always be clear about the pool rules and must always be visible.\u00a0 Signs are necessary to alert patrons about safety instructions and potential threats.\u00a0 Signs serve as a warning so that patrons are aware of the possible dangers in their surroundings.<\/p>\n<h1>Proper Implementation of Pool Safety Tips<\/h1>\n<p>The proper implementation of pool safety tips will lead to a better and easier management of the facility.\u00a0 Combining safety measures of <a title=\"locker room and pool mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/locker-room-pool-mats.html\">locker room and pool mats<\/a>, lifeguards, and signs, patrons can be assured that their stay can be both fun and safe at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.education.vic.gov.au\/hr\/ohs\/hazards\/swimmingpools.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.education.vic.gov.au\/hr\/ohs\/hazards\/swimmingpools.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a 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