A review by an expert panel of child drownings between 2006 and 2015 found the majority of pools involved had safety compliance issues — with malfunctioning self-closing gates top of the list. The ...

Drowning is often silent and occurs even with adults nearby, making physical barriers and access control essential for prevention. Latches commonly used on pool gates wear out quickly and are often ...

Details: The recalled magnetic gate latches are 10“ or 20” models in black or white. They are marked with the “Trident” name and image on the face of the latch body below the key hole. The latch body, ...

Mr Hudson inspects about 500 pools a year in the region to ensure they are ready for new home buyers and renters when properties change hands. Sunshine Coast Council responded to 213 pool safety ...

Swimming is a common Australian pastime, especially over summer when temperatures rise and people get together with family and friends to cool off. But already this summer at least five children have ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. One in four Brisbane pools checked by Brisbane City Council in the past 12 months has failed a basic pool safety check. The figure was ...

Drowning is one of the top causes of unintentional deaths for children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) A 2-year-old boy in Florida has ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The drowning death of a four-year-old boy in his family's Melbourne pool has highlighted the importance of pool safety as the weather ...