“Statistics show an average of one child fatality as a result of a portable pool drowning each year. The Royal Life Saving Society’s National Manager of Research and Policy, Alison Mahony, said the National Drowning Report highlights the issue of child drowning and who is most at risk. The Office of Fair Trading has continued its partnership with Royal Life Saving Society to run ‘Don’t Duck Out, Make It SAFE’, to educate consumers about the responsibilities you take on when you buy a portable pool, which may include putting up a safety fence. “We’re reminding Queenslanders about the drowning risk associated with portable pools because the weather’s warming up and we know portable pools are often bought as a Christmas gift for the family to enjoy over summer”. “However, many parents and carers do not realise the significant danger they bring to young children and the need for fencing,” Ms Thomson said. That’s why the Office of Fair Trading and the Royal Life Saving Society are reminding Queensland parents and carers to make portable pools S.A.F.E.Ĭommissioner for Fair Trading, Victoria Thomson said portable pools, from small blow-ups and plastic paddling pools through to inflatable spas and high-sided flexible plastic pools on a frame, are a popular, cheaper alternative to in-ground pools. Tragically, on average one child dies from portable pool-related drowning each year in Australia and other kids need hospital treatment and may be left with severe brain injuries. Print Making a splash about portable pool safety
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