Residential pool safety course reduces risk of injury

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Now that summer is here pool owners are likely to be spending more time in their backyard retreats. They also might be wondering how safe their pool or hot tub is for everyone using it. It is important to keep friends and family safe by creating a well-maintained residential pool environment.

The American Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation have partnered to offer an online course to educate pool owners about how to create safer surroundings. They launched the home Pool Essentials Maintenance and Safety Course in the summer of 2009. It is an interactive...