Is My Child at Risk?

Answer the following questions to determine the level of risk water might pose for your child and learn simple techniques to eliminate various dangers to your child.

1. Can my child save themselves if they were to fall into a body of water without a flotation device?
   YES NO
   
2. Does my child ever use water wings or floaties as a flotation device?
   YES NO
3. Is my child capable of opening doors and/or gates either by themselves or using a step stool or other means to reach latches or handles?
   YES NO
   
4. If my child cannot swim, do they always wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in or around water?
   YES NO
   
5. Is it possible my child would enter a body of water without an adult?
   YES NO
   
6. Is my child attracted to water?
   YES NO
   
7. Could my chld save themselves from a submerged vehicle?
   YES NO
   
8. Is it possible that my child would enter a body of water in an attempt to rescue a person or pet?
   YES NO
   
9. Is my child special needs?
   YES NO
   
10. I am able to perform CPR in an emergency situtation.
    YES NO
    
11. I always verify that the drain cover is fully code compliant before allowing my child to enter a pool or spa.
    YES NO
    
12. Have I taught my child to never play in standing or flood waters?
    YES NO
    
13. Have I fully trained my child to avoid dirty or hazardous waters such as canals, lakes, rivers and ponds?
    YES NO
    
14. Do I ever allow my child to board a boat without a properly fitted U. S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket?
    YES NO
    
15. Do I review all water safety-related checklist items with all of my child's caregivers?
    YES NO
    
16. Do I ever allow a person under 18 years old to supervise my child in my absence?
    YES NO
    
17. Have I ever left a child under the age of 4 alone in a bathtub?
    YES NO