FUN & SAFETY
The Summer Time is Here... Stay safe!

In December 2006, for the safety of people in and around your pool, NYS mandated that all new pools and replacement pools are equipped with alarm systems. Fisher pools carries the Poolguard above and inground alarms mandated by NYS Title 19. This is the only alarm available accepted by NYS that meets the regulations set by the state. Always remember that the alarm does not and will never replace the adult/ guardian that should be watching child at all times...

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TITLE 19 in PDF

Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):

FUN IN THE SUN
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/protectsun.htm

Babies under 6 months:
Avoiding sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck are still the top recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of suncreen with at least 15 SPF to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands.

For Young Children:
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. The SPF should be at least 15.

For Older Children:
The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave.
Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.
Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.