Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Pond Drowning Prevention Guide
A farm pond drowning prevention guide with ordered steps for fencing, supervising, teaching water rules, and preparing rescue tools around ponds and stock tanks.
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The steps on this page
- Fence or mark pond edges
- Post clear warning signs
- Teach children water rules
- Supervise all water play
- Keep a ring buoy ready
- Wear life jackets on boats
- Stay off ice unless confirmed safe
- Never swim alone
- Learn rescue steps without entering
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with CDC and USDA NRCS.
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