Thursday, March 1: Join CPSC’s Pool Safely Grants Webinar for Information and Q&A
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is hosting a free webinar for state and local governments and others interested in learning more about the Pool Safely Grant Program on March 1, 2018 at 2 p.m. ET.
Read MoreCPSC Offering $1.1 Million in Pool Safely Grants to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; State and Local Governments Encouraged to Apply
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announces a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) offered to state and local governments.
Read MoreCPSC Hails Successes of Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act as Law Hits 10-Year Mark
CPSC Reports Zero Drain Entrapment-Related Deaths Involving Children in
Public Pools and Spas Since Law Implemented
Latest Pool Safely Stats: At Least 163 Children Fatally Drowned in Pools and Spas This Summer
Nearly 70% of These Drownings Involved Children Younger Than Age Five WASHINGTON – From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2017*, at least 163 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas, according to media reports compiled by the USA Swimming Foundation, a Pool Safely campaign partner. Of the 163 reports, 112 […]
Read MoreNew CPSC Report: Fatal Drownings in Pools Involving Young Children Decreases By 17 Percent Nationwide Since 2010
A new report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that the number of reported fatal child drownings in swimming pools involving children younger than 5—the most vulnerable population—has decreased 17 percent nationwide since 2010, the year our Pool Safely public education campaign was launched. Despite the decrease
Read MorePool Safely and Michael Phelps Foundation Announce Partnership to Help Families Stay Safer In and Around Pools and Spas
At a poolside press event today, hosted at a Boys & Girls Club in Chicago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign and the Michael Phelps Foundation announced a new partnership focused on addressing a serious public health crisis: child drownings.
Read MoreCPSC Chairman Reminds Families to Follow a Few Simple Steps to Pool Safely During Independence Day Weekend
On average, 15 children fatally drown in pools and spas during the week of July 4 WASHINGTON – With families across the country gathering at public and residential pools during this Independence Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign wants parents and children to follow a few simple steps […]
Read MoreNew CPSC Report: Fatal Child Drownings in Pools Down 11 Percent Nationwide Since 2010
Despite decrease, drowning is still the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 – 4; second leading cause of death in children ages 5 – 14 years old
Read MoreWater Safety USA Launches: Organizations Come Together to Decrease National Drowning
April 12, 2016 – Water Safety USA, recently established by a consortium of national governmental and nongovernmental organizations concerned with water safety and drowning prevention, aims to empower people with resources, information and tools to more safely enjoy and benefit from our nation’s aquatic environments. Water Safety USA will work to align safety advice from […]
Read MoreCPSC and Walmart Announce Pool Safely Partnership To Help Families Be Safer In and Around Pools and Spas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign and global retailer Walmart announced today a partnership focused on addressing a serious public safety crisis: child drownings. CPSC and Walmart will collaborate to promote the Pool Safely campaign’s efforts to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings in swimming pools and spas across […]
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