1. Learn and practice water safety skills: Swimming lessons can help people develop skills and confidence in the water and teach them what to do if they find themselves in a dangerous situation.
2. Supervise children closely: Children should always be supervised when in or near the water, regardless of their swimming ability.
3. Use life jackets: Life jackets should be worn by non-swimmers and weak swimmers at all times.
4. Install safety equipment: Install safety equipment such as pool alarms, pool covers, and pool fences to prevent unsupervised access to the pool.
5. Maintain swimming pool safety: Regularly check and maintain the pool’s water chemistry, cleaning, and filtration systems to ensure safe and healthy swimming conditions.
6. Educate yourself and others: Learn about water safety, and share the information with family and friends.