Water Safety: Part 2 - CPR
/If you have a pool, you must have a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) sign prominently displayed, ideally close to the step area as this is the most obvious place assistance would take place.
Knowing how to perform CPR by taking a First Aid course (or getting a regular refresher) is vital in an emergency. Some quick links are below for first Aid courses in Brisbane.
St Johns Ambulance, Australia Wide First Aid https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/qld
According to the Health Direct website, the initial steps of resuscitation are:
DRS ABCD
DANGER Check for danger (hazards/risks/safety)
RESPONSE Check for response (if unresponsive)
SEND Send for help
AIRWAY Open the airway
BREATHING Check breathing (if not breathing / abnormal breathing)
CPR Start CPR (give 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths)
DEFIBRILLATION use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
CPR signs
CPR signs must:
be attached to the safety barrier of the pool, or displayed near the pool, so that the sign is easily visible to a person near the pool
be at least 300mm by 300mm in size
be made of durable and weatherproof material
include a prominent statement explaining how to act in an emergency (e.g. call Triple Zero, stay with the injured person, provide first aid).
Please contact us if you require a new CPR sign for your pool area. You can purchase in-store or arrange for us to supply one on our next service.
