The water safety and pool safety sectors have a new education tool at their disposal with the new Swimming and Spa Pool Safety Solution, in 3D virtual simulation.

A pool is a great asset, providing many hours of fun and activity for the family, however statistics show that it can present a significant danger for young children.

Standards, acts, codes, compliance and layers of protection are just words, but what do they really mean for anyone who owns, is building or planning to build, a pool, to ensure that the pool is safe.

The Simulation is free to consumers, helping them to navigate the minefield of pool compliance by showcasing fencing legislation and requirements under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act (1987), alternatives to pool fencing under NZ Standard 8500:2006 and layers of protection.

Also on the CD are contact details for companies who specialise in pool fencing (fencing, gate latches and locks) and home safety products (such as self-closing doors, alarms, pool and spa covers) which may help their property meet swimming and spa pool compliance requirements.

Copies of the 3D Simulation are available from WaterSafe Auckland (email craig.mills@watersafe.org.nz) or can be downloaded (.exe file) from the ViewBuild website (http://www.illuminate3d.com/viewbuild/water safety pool sim v0.9.2.exe).

For further information on pool safety check out the Pool Safety pages.