Swimming pool equipment in Kenya play a
very important role in ensuring that people get to wind up after a long hectic
week and also those who want to keep fit also use the facility as a way of exercising.
But even as the facilities continue to
provide bus with the leisure we want, nits important that we do not forget
about the safety of both the users and the facility itself.
Let’s look at some of the safety measures
one can use to ensure that all the people using the facility are safe enough.
Safety tips for swimming pool equipment in Kenya
Pump
One needs to check the pool filter to
ensure that it’s running smoothly and also to ensure that it is back washed at
least once a month. This is just to ensure that the filter media continue to
function well and is able to keep the water clean at all times.
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For one to know if there is something wrong
with the pump, one needs to familiarize himself with the normal sound of the pump. This is very important because
it will help you know if there is something wrong with the pump once it starts
sounding different. Remember being to identify a change in your pump early
enough will save you on the costly repairs in the event that the damage is
intense.
Fence
We should also ensure that any pool equipment
has a fence around it and it should be a non climbable fence so as to ensure
that no one is able to climb over the fence wall to access the pool. This will
help in making sure that the people living around the facility are safe together
with their children.
The facility should also have a gate which
is self closing and with latches which are out of reach of children. Also ensure
that the gate opens away from the pool and not towards the pool.
Supervision
We need to learn to take this factor
seriously. Supervision of pool equipment is key, especially if there is a child
in the pool or spa area. This should not only apply when there is a child, but
also when there is a learner in the facility. This will ensure that we avoid accidents or cases of drowning.
Pool/spa safety covers
It's important to note that all pools and
spas must have their safety covers. This is to ensure that children playing
around the facility are safe enough and that also to avoid accidents that may
occur when children are playing.
The person taking care of the swimming
pool/spa should ensure that the safety covers are in place at all times and
that they should only be removed when cleaning and replaced immediately.
In case you are busing safety covers which
are automated, ensure that the turn switch is at a height of bat least 54’’
above the ground or that is locked. This is to ensure that children are not
able to open the covers by themselves.
