NEVER jump or dive in an above ground pool. Safety items, including pool safety, no diving and caution signs should be properly installed and/or displayed for the safety of all pool users.

We strongly recommend pool owners to request additional safety related publications from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), including: "The Sensible Way To Enjoy Your Pool," "Children Aren't Waterproof" and "Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants and Children." These APSP publications can be ordered from the APSP by calling or writing them at APSP, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 838-0083, or by visiting the APSP consumer Web site at www.theapsp.org.

The APSP also provides a variety of useful tools for pool professionals and consumers through its four Web sites that promote pool fun and safety. Those sites include:

• www.theapsp.org
• www.PoolPeopleUSA.com
• www.SplashZoneUSA.com

Keep a first aid kit and life saving equipment in close proximity to your pool. Do not allow unsafe or risky behavior in or around the pool. You should always maintain constant adult supervision when children are in or near any body of water. Install fences, barriers and pool covers to prevent unsupervised access, especially by young children.

Inspect your pool, barriers, alarms and other related equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are in good working order and that they are safe. Maintenance and safety manuals contain detailed tips and recommendations and should be read, followed and applied on a regular basis.

Note: We urge you to use handrails and grab rails in accordance with APSP/ANSI standards. Check local building codes regarding any specific rules and regulations that apply to above ground pool ownership.