Is your child at that age where he or she is learning to swim? Studies show that physical activity goes beyond just fitness and health benefits, it can also stimulate the brain and boost cognitive performance! Most importantly, though, swimming teaches children to be safe in the water.Read more
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Summer is a great time of the year. Think warm sun, cool dips in the pool, fun times at the beach. Most importantly, though, don’t forget to think safety – especially pool safety.Read more
As a specialist pool safety net company, Nets for Africa holds pool safety close to its heart. We always observe the National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Week by reflecting on the importance of being trained in CPR and how knowing what to do in times of crisis can save someone’s life.Read more
When I was growing up my family had two traditions we stuck to. One was that we always had Bar One chocolates while watching the FA Cup soccer final on TV in early May; the other was that we always had a swim on the first day of Spring – 1 September – no matterRead more
Every private swimming pool that can hold more than 30cm of water should be fitted with a pool safety net or a safety cover. Moreover, the safety net or cover must be installed and fitted by an “accredited responsible party” and is not allowed to be a DIY installation.Read more
The recent drowning of a five-year-old child in a swimming pool in a Durban North home and a toddler in the United States has once again brought into sharp relief the importance of securing your pool and pool area – and, most importantly, of adult supervision of young children around water.Read more
There’s a gadget for everything these days. From braai tongs that have a built-in LED light to mini Bluetooth earbuds and pens that allow you to organise, re-write and share documents using an app. There are also many gadgets available for pool safety. Infrared motion sensors, underwater motion alarms, surface motion alarms and personal immersionRead more
It is a basic requirement for certified lifeguards and swimming teachers to be qualified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but they are certainly not the only ones who should be educated in pool safety. In South Africa, the large majority of swimming pools – be they public or private – are likely not supervised by qualifiedRead more
The December holidays might be over, but summer’s still in full swing and there’s a lot of swimming to be done. It’s a wonderful time of the year to be outside in the sunshine, with the sounds of children splashing around and laughing in the clear blue water. And while it’s important to acknowledge thatRead more
Never mind the golf balls. As hailstones the size of tennis balls smashed the East and West Rand in Gauteng, safety first was the order of the day for many people living in these areas. A serious storm such as the one that laid waste to homes and cars can do untold damage inRead more