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Avoid drowning: Learn five tips from the world’s largest pool manufacturer
iGUi – the world leader in fiberglass-reinforced polyester pools – reinforces the importance of childcare to prevent home accidents
Last weekend, two children, both six years old, were saved from drowning in Portugal. Both cases occurred in pools of private condominiums and the quick help allowed them to be rescued with life. In Florida, an attentive father dived and rescued his one-and-a-half-year-old son who fell into the water as he walked along the edge, even though the pool had side protection.
During July, according to information from the Ministry of Health, drowning children from zero to 14 years old, which are already the second leading cause of death and seventh hospitalization, almost double, compared to the beginning of the year. Thinking of making parents and children aware of the risks that inattention can pose, iGUi – the world’s largest manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced polyester pools – gives some tips on how to avoid accidents.
Keep the pool always covered when not in use; When using vinyl tarps, canvas, bubble wrap or similar covers, make sure they do not have any openings or flaws. To prevent hair from getting stuck For pool filters, choose to install the safest open-suction filters on the market Electro-electronic systems such as alarms and sensors can also be installed around the pool Keep children with appropriate floats or vests swimming pools iGUi have the safest open suction system on the market. In countries where safety is a priority, closed suction has been banned for many years. With this equipment, suction, drainage and circulation of water are done without pressure exposed to the user, completely avoiding the risk of injuring or trapping submerged people. 
The network also launched in 2017 the only fully automated pool cover, Levita. Eco-friendly and made of PVC, the cover does not require the use of vinyl and bubble wrap or screens to cover the pool, because it fulfills all the functions of its correlates: safety, cleaning aid and thermality, besides being the only automated. Especially for those with children at home, but also for pets, this product is indispensable for those who want a peaceful life. Levita fully covers the water surface and can hold up to 50 pounds. «It’s the end of parents’ concern about accidents,» says Filipe Sisson, president and founder of iGUi Worldwide.
About iGUi
iGUi is the largest manufacturer of swimming pools in P.R.F.V. (glass fiber reinforced polyester) worldwide and is present with industries and franchises in over 50 countries. The network began its activities in the city of Gravataí (metropolitan region of Porto Alegre), in Rio Grande do Sul, in June 1995. In 2000, it established its first industrial hub outside the southern region, in Cedral, in the interior of São Paulo. In 2008, it officially relocated its headquarters to the city. Today, with 24 years in the market and a lot of innovation, it is the world leader in the FRP pool segment, with more than 800 units between pool stores and franchises TRATABEM in Brazil and abroad, on five continents. With over 40 factories strategically installed in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico and Portugal, it competes for the largest and most developed world markets such as Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Australia.
The network is Top Of Mind in the segment according to Datafolha, with over 1 million web accesses, and holds 89% of internet pool searches, according to Google Brazil. In many regions, iGUi is the only known brand of swimming pools. All this proved by the simple question, «Which pool brand do you know?»
Source: Preliminary Journal
Link: https://www.jornalpreliminar.com.br/noticia/35003/evite-afogamentos-conheca-cinco-dicas-com-a-maior-fabricante-de-piscinas-do-mundo
See also about pool safety: https://www.igui.com/br/seguranca-piscina