Water Safety: Part 2 - CPR

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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

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According to the Health Direct website, the initial steps of resuscitation are:

DRS ABCD

  1. DANGER Check for danger (hazards/risks/safety)

  2. RESPONSE Check for response (if unresponsive)

  3. SEND Send for help

  4. AIRWAY Open the airway

  5. BREATHING Check breathing (if not breathing / abnormal breathing)

  6. CPR Start CPR (give 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths)

  7. 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.