Pool Safety

In order to audit and evaluate a swimming facility, a Certified Pool Operator® must conduct a thorough inspection of the pool and premises. While not all swimming facilities carry out the same [...]

  Summer storms are inevitable. We have predicted rain days (or weeks) and pop up thunderstorms during the summer months that relinquish us to the indoors on these days. Still, your pool is [...]

It’s summertime again and nothing says summer like a dip in a nice, refreshing pool. Pools, whether residential or commercial, are known for bringing people together during the warmer months. [...]

With all the travel bans and advisories in place this year, people are forgoing the good ole family summer vacation in favor of the “Staycation”. Those lucky enough to have a pool in the backyard [...]

Who doesn’t love a refreshing dip in the pool on a hot day? Commercial swimming pools are incredible amenities for many communities, allowing residents and their guests to soak up some Vitamin D [...]

So many aspects of what a certified pool technician does is dedicated to maintaining a safe swimming facility. This involves everything from properly balancing water chemistry to having the [...]

While it is unknown when or if public pools will be open for the 2020 season, residential backyard pools are open and ready for summer fun! Still, bathers need to be prepared to practice safe [...]

Whether you work at a large swimming facility or have a small pool at your home, ensuring the swimmer’s safety is a top priority.  For swimmers to be safe, the swimming pool or spa must be [...]

As concerns about the COVID-19 continue to rise, many are left to wondering what they can do to protect themselves. And their pools! The CDC has issued a statement on COVID-19 and Swimming Pools [...]

When operating any swimming facility, electrical safety should be a top priority. Electrically operated equipment and power supplies can create shock hazards, especially at a swimming facility [...]