Training of pool minders critical in saving lives

📅 Published: August 26, 2025

📰 Source: thestandard

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📰 Source: thestandard
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Every year we lose precious lives in and around swimming pools due to negligence and accidents that could be prevented.

In a bid to prevent loss of lives and injuries in pools and surrounding areas, a Harare-based firm – The Pool Man – shares safety precautions that should be followed to prevent danger from happening.

Pritchard Mauya, the company’s chief operating officer told Standard Style shared some tips to be followed. “Hire a professional pool minder, who will be trained to deal with any situation,” Mauya said. ”The minder should be able to swim, in case there is a drowning incident and also knowledge of basic first aid. ” He said if the pool is not being used, always put a net, to prevent children or people from swimming unauthorised. “And to prevent people from going to swim alone and unsupervised,” Mauya added. 🔗

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