Injuries and Swimming Pools

Injuries and drowning deaths are by far the greatest problem at swimming pools. Lack of bather supervision is a prime cause, as is the improper construction, use, and maintenance of equipment. Injuries include evisceration, electrocution, entrapment, and entanglement. Some particular problem areas include the following:

• loose or poorly located diving board,
• slippery decks or pool bottoms,
• poorly designed or located water slides,
• projecting or ungrated pipes and drains that can catch hair or body parts,
• drain grates of inadequate size,
• improperly installed or maintained electrical equipment, and
• improperly vented chlorinators and mishandled chlorine materials.

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