Pool Safety

This year has certainly been a challenge. With that, we have all be able to rediscover some things we may have forgotten: The importance of patience and good communication. Always be prepared. [...]

Every PHTA Certified Pool Operator ® has heard the urban legends and horror stories. You hear about someone getting their hair or a body part stuck in the main drain of a swimming pool or a hot [...]

There’s a reason why almost every swimming facility has a ban on glass containers. No matter how often you urge swimmers to be careful, broken glass can eventually make its way into the pool. [...]

Swimming pool professionals are responsible for knowing and understanding the hazards associated with pool chemicals and ensuring that the chemicals are safely handled and stored. In addition to [...]

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 [...]