Safety Tips For Your Rental Community With A Pool

Heritage Greene apartments not only has a luxurious 1,200-square-foot swimming pool, but it also features an adjacent baby pool for our younger residents!

Before our residents take their first dip, we want to ensure that they know the proper etiquette and rules for using the pool and pool area

Below are some of the most important pool safety tips that should be followed at all times.

1. Do Not Leave Children Unsupervised In The Pool Area

Children can be fearless when they’re playing. That’s one of the reasons why it’s so important for parents and adult guardians to supervise children when they’re swimming in either of the pools or enjoying the surround pool deck area.

2. Never Bring Any Glassware Into The Pool Area

While it’s wonderful to relax poolside on a hot day with a cold beverage, that drink should never be served in a glass or glass bottle.
The reason glassware is prohibited from use in the pool area is because broken glass can cause a variety of hazards.
As residents are often barefoot or wearing sandals in the pool area, broken glass on the patio can cause a variety of injuries.
If broken glass falls into the pool there is a great potential for injury and damage to the pool operating systems. If the no glass policy is not adhered to and broken glass falls into the pool, all swimmers should immediately exit the pool. Then the property manager and maintenance supervisor should be contacted to let them know about the situation.
The pool will be closed and patio area off limits until further notice by management.

3. No Running Or Diving

Running, jumping, and diving into the pool could potentially lead to both minor and severe injuries. These activities are not permitted.
While in the pool area, all residents should walk as usual and away from the pool’s edge.
Some residents may want to dive into the pool. This activity is not allowed for safety reasons. The residential pool, although deeper than the baby pool, is still not deep enough to safely accommodate diving.

4. Do Not Swim During Severe Weather

Thunderstorms are a common occurrence during the summer. They’re also a hazard for swimmers.
Water attracts lightning. The bigger the water source, the bigger the chance of lightning striking that area.
If storms are in the forecast, the pool may be closed. Should a surprise storm appear, all swimmers should immediately exit the pool and everyone in the pool area should return to their rental homes or another interior location.