• When children are swimming an adult should be present.
• Never swim alone, even the best swimmers get into trouble.
• General water safety education should be arranged for all pond users.
• Piers and boat landings should be well built and securely braced.
• Rescue equipment (reaching pole, rope, buoy) should be readily available.
• Water should be approved by local health department.
• Fence the pond and lock the gate.
• Keep the recreational area free of debris.
• Mark deep and/or unsafe swimming areas with floats.
• Air mattress and inner tubes can be hazards.
Farm Pond Safety Quiz
True or False
1. Good swimmers are always safe. T or F
2. All farm ponds have safe, clean water for swimming. T or F
3. General water safety education should be arranged for pond users. T or F
4. All farm ponds should have a rescue post installed for safety. T or F
5. The farm pond is an important part of many farms. T or F
Answer key: 1.F; 2.F; 3.T; 4.T; 5.T
Provided by National Ag Safety Database
