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very year hundreds of children and adults die in drowning accidents in swimming pools all over the world. Installing a fence around you pool is a requirement and will stop the vast majority of curious children from entering your pool area but there is always the child who will let their curiosity get the better of them.
Hidden Dangers
One problem with above ground pools is that from a surface edge, to a child they can look shallow enough to stand up in and it isn't until they have entered that they find out that the water is over their head. Once in, it is too late and often times a drowning occurs while their companion looks on helplessly from only a few feet away.
An Effective Barrier
New high tech and easy to operate folding ladders will stop children in their tracks who have entered your pool area. They fold up and then quickly and easily fold down when you, your family or your guests are ready to dive in. Also, when they are folded up they function as an effective barrier to prevent any child who may be thinking of climbing around from entering.
Cheap Safety
You have to buy an above ground pool ladder anyway, so you may as well buy a folding safety ladder and sleep better at night. Folding safety ladders only cost a little bit bore than a standard model ladder and besides putting a price on the safety of yours and your neighbors children's lives can be difficult to do.
More Than Just a Fence
To a child, a swimming pool is a magnet that holds magical opportunity for fun. Also, for many children the best time to explore a swimming pool is when no adults are around to boss them around and spoil their fun. If you don't use a folding ladder at your pool then you should at least have some extra measure of security to bolster the security your fence provides.
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