Pool Fences News - How to keep your pool safe
May 22nd, 2006How to keep your pool safe
Former Secretary of State James Baker shared the story of his granddaughter’s drowning with child safety advocates Tuesday. Congress is currently considering purposed pool safety regulations. California is one of four states which requires some safety measures.
Firefighters offering pool safety fences
PHOENIX For years, firefighters have handed out water safety literature and urged parents to fence their backyard pools to prevent drownings.
Hot Tubs, Spas Can Pose Drowning Risks for Children
Summertime means fun in the backyard pool for scores of youngsters. Parents receive warnings to install pool fences and pool alarms to prevent an accidental drowning in the pool. But what about the backyard hot tub or spa? Has it been child-proofed for safety? Because a hot tub or spa is smaller, parents may not consider the dangerous hazards these can pose.
Save a life and a buck — read this
What preventive health measures would save the most lives for the least money? The top ranking preventive measure is taking an aspirin daily to prevent heart attacks and strokes in men older than 40 and women older than 50, according to a study reported Wednesday on the Web site of an alliance of health insurers, state health departments, academics and trade groups.
