Swimming skill is not a total guarantee of safety. Even good swimmers need to swim with a buddy or at least with other people around. Being aware of the environment (pool areas) will help you avoid accident and maintain total safety. There are swimming pools with low maintenance in which, some areas should be avoided. Even the well-maintained pool is not also a guarantee. Drowning happens even in high-end condominiums, resorts and hotels. Kids MUST be accompanied by adults even if they are competitive swimmers. Do not rely to lifeguard-on-duty alone. Accidents may occur anytime and anywhere but being cautious and being prepared does a great impact to achieve safety.
To avoid accident, I listed some areas in the pool to avoid when swimming. Check if you happen to see some of the areas listed.
1. Slippery pool deck/walk ways or open shower areas
Slippery areas can cause you harm and injury. Some types of tiles are slippery when wet. Walkways with slime molds and algae are usually slippery, so, avoid those areas or be careful when walking. Molds and algae usually appear during rainy season. It would also help if you will tell the other swimmers and the management to keep the area mold and algae free.
2. Cracked tiles
Cracked tiles are dangerous because it may cut your skin. Using your goggles, you can check cracked tiles under the water. Cracked tiles is more dangerous in the four feet deep water areas where swimmers can stand and touch the floor. It is even more dangerous if located in the stair area.
3. Contaminated pool water
Color and smell of the water could be an indication of contamination. Green is an indication that molds and fungus are present in the water. Don't risk you health by swimming in contaminated water. If you happen to drink the dirty pool water, you may drink pro-biotic drinks after swimming to avoid stomach ache or other water-borne disease.
3. Electric shock prone areas
Areas like pumping machines and electric breakers should be avoided. It is also important to dry yourself before plugging your phone chargers and etc.. Remember that when we are wet, electric shock is possible to happen.
5. Deep water areas
If you are not confident in the deep, then don't risk your life by swimming in those areas. Be sure to have a treading and deep water survival skill before submerging in the deep.
6. Unfixed stair handles
If you happen to see an unfix stair handle, please tell the pool management immediately to avoid accidents to happen. By doing so, you helped the management and you save the next person or people who may possibly experience accident in that stair.
7. Stock rooms
Stock room is the area where maintenance equipment and materials are placed. Including those are the chemical substances like chlorine, which is bad for the lungs. This is dangerous specially to the people with lung problems.
Keep yourself and your family or company safe by avoiding those areas. Swimming is more fun when it is accident free.
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