Posted On:
December 21, 2008
CPSC issues new enforcement policy to prevent child drain entrapment injuries at public pools
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued new guidelines relating to the safety of public pools and spas. These guidelines are an attempt to address the well-known problem of children being entrapped in drains and suffering serious injuries or death.
The guideline can be found on the CPSC's website.
Public pools can be a great summertime diversion for kids and families. That's why it is so important to insure that these facilities are safe and in compliance with federal guidelines. Now that these guidelines are in place, pool operators and owners will likely be held liable if a child becomes entrapped in an unsafe drain at their pool.
