Children & Pool Safety
A study conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to find out how child drowning incidents occur indicates that SUPERVISION CAN AND DOES FAIL. THERE CAN BE NO COMPROMISE ON POOL SAFETY. YOU ARE DEALING, LITERALLY, WITH A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION.
Parents and caregivers may let their guard down when they have a pool at their home. For many children, water is like a mouse to a mousetrap - one wrong move can result in disastrous consequences. Prevention and close supervision of young children is vital for families with a home pool at all times, not just when outside using the pool. A child's natural curiosity may have them leave the house without a parent or caregiver realizing it. Unfortunately, just because children know how to swim, doesn’t mean they are safe. All children should be supervised every second while in and around the pool.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers these additional tips to prevent drowning:
Consider installing a 4 foot fence and/or wall with a self-closing and self-latching gate all around the pool. You must ensure that the latch should be out of a small child’s reach. Children are creative so keep furniture that could be used for climbing into the pool area away from the perimeter.
For areas that have doors leading straight to the pool area that are not fenced off, insall an alarm that sounds when the door is opened.
Another option is a power safety cover (a motor-powered barrier) that can be placed over the water area when the pool is not in use.
Be prepared in case of a fall or accident and keep rescue equipment by the pool. Take a first aid class so you know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Always keep a phone handy in case of an emergency.
Children love toys and floats and may be prone to get in the pool or too close to the edge, so don’t leave pool toys and floats in the pool or pool area that may attract young children to the water.
If you have an above-ground pools, be sure to secure and lock steps and ladders to the pool, or better yet removed if possible, when the pool is not in use.
If a child is missing, always look in the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.
Pool alarms can be a valuable tool to alert you if the water is stirred too much. Have the alarm in the house in an area where it can easily heard in most areas of the home. Alarms that have the SSTM standard are recommended.
Children can also become trapped in a drain or cover from their hair, swim suit or other loose items. Have a professional inspect the drain suction fittings and covers on your pool and spa to ensure they meet current safety standards and are sized appropriately.
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Posted on August 10th, 2021
Surge Suppression Services for Multifamily Buildings in Dallas & Fort Worth
As an owner of a multifamily housing unit, it’s your responsibility to make sure that all of your tenants’ electrical needs are met. Each unit consumes energy differently so your building’s electrical system should be able to accommodate the demands of your tenants. To ensure this and everyone’s safety as well, you should check that the building’s outlets, circuitry, and other electrical components are properly maintained.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of factors that can disrupt or weaken the flow of electricity in your property. A faulty, worn, or old surge suppressor, for example, will have trouble controlling voltage spikes when there are sudden electrical surges. If the problem isn’t properly handled, it can damage appliances and other electrical devices that are plugged-in. Worse, it can start an electrical fire.
It’s in your best interest, then, to address surge suppression issues as soon as possible and ensure that it is handled by a trusted electrician. If you’re looking for an electrical contractor in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, or other DFW cities that specializes in working with multifamily buildings, call Cano Electric today.
Cano Electric: A Name You Can Trust in Arlington, Frisco, Plano, & Irving
Cano Electric has been providing the best electrical solutions to different types of properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, TX, for over 10 years. Our team is composed of experienced electricians, so we know exactly how to handle the surge suppression problem in your multifamily housing unit.
When you call us, we’ll send our fully licensed and certified electricians to your location so that they can take a look at the condition of your surge suppressor system. Depending on the problem, the surge suppressor can be repaired or its components can be replaced. We can also install a new surge suppressor if the old one can no longer be repaired or if it can no longer do its job. What’s more, we can perform regular electrical system maintenance. This way, you’re able to ensure that your tenants will have no problems with their electrical systems.
Visit: Cano Electric - https://www.canoelectric.com/multifamily-units/surge-suppression.html
Posted on August 10th, 2021
Sheet Metal Repair & Replacement for RVs in DFW
The exterior structure of many RVs is made of aluminum or some other type of sheet metal. You will also find sheet metal, rubber and plastic components in other locations throughout the vehicle, including the exterior structure of your trailer.
Although sheet metal parts are known for their durability, particularly in end-use applications like your chassis, the sheet metal covering of your vehicle will be more likely to corrode or dent than its fiberglass alternative. That means occasional repairs and replacement parts for RV owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It also means you should contact the experts from All RV Custom Coach & Collision to handle those dents, dings, corrosion holes, and upgrades whenever the need arises.
Repairing Corrosion Holes in Your RV in Dallas-Fort Worth
Among the most common issues faced by RV owners with sheet metal covering the outside of their vehicle is the potential for corrosion holes. When they surface, the rusty spots must be eliminated ASAP to prevent them from growing and leading to additional damages. The certified experts from All RV Custom Coach & Collision understand how to handle all types of issues with RVs, including those involving sheet metal repair & replacement.
To repair corrosion holes on your vehicle, our crews will:
- Rub steel wool gently over the holes to remove loose corrosion, then lightly sand the corroded holes down to bar metal.
- Rinse the soapy areas of the metal with water.
- Fill the holes with waterproof caulk.
- Apply a coat of acrylic latex paint over the damaged areas.
Trust All RV Custom Coach & Collision to Repair or Replace the Sheet Metal on Your RV in DFW
Keeping your RV in pristine condition, on the inside and outside, can be a challenge. But it is necessary to get the maximum performance from your vehicle. When you need repair or replacement for sheet metal parts and coverings on your RV, be sure to contact All RV Custom Coach & Collision. We are the RV authority throughout the DFW Metroplex. When you need our services, contact us online or give us a call at 817-663-8183.
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Posted on August 10th, 2021