Pool Safety

As a Certified Pool Operator®, swimming pool safety is always of utmost importance. Maintaining a safe swimming facility is no simple task – it takes strict adherence to codes and [...]

One of the common ways Certified Pool Operators® control the chemical balance of a swimming pool is through the use of pool chemical erosion feeders. These feeders work by slowly dissolving a [...]

THE POOL IS OPEN! TIME TO PARTY!?!   It’s finally here. The unofficial start of summer is beckoning and the pool is open. Let’s party! This is the mantra of many now. While we LOVE a good pool [...]

For many swimmers, unique pool features like slides and diving boards are what brings them into the water. While these features provide extra value to a swimming facility, they bring with them [...]

As a Certified Pool Operator®, there are plenty of pool problems that you need to be prepared to address. In order to properly operate a swimming facility, you need to be able to quickly identify [...]

Multiple health and safety concerns for pools and spas are related to the chemicals added for sanitation and water balance. While some of these concerns are unavoidable due to an individual [...]

Part of keeping patrons and staff safe at an aquatic facility is having a strong emergency response plan in place. This should detail procedures on how staff should respond to different types of [...]

When operating an aquatic facility, swimming pool safety must always remain the highest priority. On top of maintaining a safe water supply and having trained staff on alert, there needs to be a [...]

From 1999-2007, there were 74 reported cases of pool or spa suction entrapment accidents, resulting in 9 deaths and 63 injuries[1]. Swimming pool entrapment is when one becomes trapped or “stuck” [...]

Pool water chemistry is a science that must be performed properly to ensure the health and safety of a swimming pool or spa facility. Improper pool chemistry can lead to unsafe conditions and [...]