Spring & Summer Backyard Pool and Spa Safety Checklist (Kids, Pets, Lighting, Covers)

About this episode

Dee Daniels and Marshall Smith discuss essential safety measures for backyard pools and spas during spring and summer.

Welcome to your home for BACKYARD FAMILY FUN, brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products. Dee Daniels and Marshall Smith discuss spring and summer backyard pool and spa safety, emphasizing that fun and safety should coexist. They recommend keeping key rescue tools nearby, including a shepherd’s hook and a life ring, especially when guests or kids’ pool parties are involved. They advise inspecting pool entry points such as ladders, built-in steps, and handrails for wear, looseness, and overall condition. For inground pools, they highlight using and maintaining a safety float line to clearly separate shallow and deep areas, particularly for children and inexperienced swimmers. They address pets in pools, noting it’s not encouraged but common, and suggest checking water chemistry more often and using dog exit aids like pup planks. They also stress the importance of working interior and exterior lighting for night swimming and entertaining, consider fencing around pool equipment, and inspecting spa covers to keep children out. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Backyard Safety Kickoff 02:17 Must Have Rescue Gear 04:23 Inspect Steps and Rails 06:13 New Owner…

People in this episode

Host: Dee Daniels

Guest: Marshall Smith

Topics covered

• pool safety
• spa safety
• backyard fun
• pet safety
• night swimming
• rescue tools

Keywords

• pool safety checklist
• spa safety
• rescue tools
• night swimming
• pet safety
• water chemistry

Sponsors

Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products

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