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Drowning is the second leading
cause of accidental death in young
children, so it is important to under-
stand that these drownings are
preventable and how they can be
prevented.
Children who are swimming or
playing near' the water should be
constantly supervised by adults who
know safety equipment and
emergencey procedures, including
water rescue and C.P.R.
Drowning victims rarely call or
wave to signal for help.
Therefore, because you
cannot expect to hear a cry for help,
you must ensure that you can see
your child at all times.
The drowning process can take
only 10 seconds and happen in less
than four centimetres of water, so
never leave your child alone - even
for just a moment.
Here are some water safety tips
from the Lifesaving Society of
Canada.
1. Empty portable wading pools and
turn them upside down when not in
use. (This will also prevent a
breeding ground for mosquitos.)
2. Watch for pools of water to collect
on the ground while sprinklers are
running. If puddles form, move the
sprinklers to another area of the lawn
or stop the activity until the water has
drained. Although sprinklers are
fairly safe, children can still slip and
fall on wet grass.
3. The fence around a private
swimming pool should meet
municipal height restrictions (usually
higher than 1.5 metres). Ideally the
fence should surround the pool on all
sides and separate it from the house.
4. Limit access to the water from
house and use multiple barriers. The
pool gate should have a self-closing,
spring lock with an inside latch
placed high enough so that only an
adult can open it.
5. All pool chemicals, including
chlorine, should be safely stored out
of the reach of children.
6. Safety equipment should be
readily available and include: a
nonmetal reaching pole, a throwing
line with buoyant aid, a first aid kit
and poolside telephone with a list of
emergency numbers.0