Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Swimming Pool Safety Checklist
A farm swimming pool safety checklist for owners to confirm fences, gates, covers, rescue gear, chemical storage, and supervision rules protect children and guests.
ChecklistFarm Safety & Emergency PreparednessFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Barrier fence around the pool
- Self-closing, self-latching gate
- Pool cover in good shape
- Rescue ring and pole ready
- Phone near the pool
- Rules posted
- Chemicals locked away
- Drains and covers checked
- Adult supervision assigned
- CPR trained adult present
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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 eXtension.
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