swimming pool safety

Although swimming pools offer a relief from summertime heat, they also present considerable risks–especially for the young. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Insurance Information Institute warn swimming pool owners to keep in mind the safety and insurance issues they present. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional deaths in the U.S. for children aged five and under, according to the CPSC. About 5,200 pool or spa-related emergency department-treated submersion injuries occur on average each year…