Safety tips on preventing child drownings.  Fences and gates, pool covers, barriers and alarms can play a key role.

Learn about simple steps that can save lives in and around the pool. Download and post this series of posters and share Pool Safely tips with others.

Simple steps save lives at the pool.

Fence portable pools! Cover them! Put them away!

Pool owners and operators take note!  CPSC offers guidance on complying with the Pool and Spa Safety Act.

How do you keep children and others safe in your home pool, spa or hot tub?  Barriers help prevent drownings and near-drownings. These CPSC guidelines cover fences, gates, power safety covers and audible alarms for doors with access to pools.

Your greatest water safety assurance comes from adopting and practicing as many safety steps as possible. Adding an extra safety step around the water can make all the difference.

You  never know which safety step will save a life — until it does.

Stay close, be alert and watch children in the water. Learn and practice water safety skills. Have the appropriate equipment, such as a fence around the pool, door alarm and other important safety measures.

Take special precautions with portable pools to prevent child drowning.

Pool safely. Simple steps save lives. You never know which safety step will save a life -- until it does.

Keep summer safe by keeping kids safe in the pool. Be there for those who need you.