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Knowing and following safety guidelines will help everyone enjoy their leisure hours safely. This section presents basic information on general pool safety as well as pool equipment and maintenance safety tips. Click on the links below for more information.

Remember to take the time to periodically inspect your equipment. Read your equipment owner’s manuals carefully: the manuals contain detailed maintenance instructions and safety information. Contact your pool professional if you need advice.

May is National Water Safety Month
In preparation for the summer, don’t forget to safeguard your pool and family. It’s critical to inspect your pool safety equipment and remind every family member and guest, especially children, about water safety… Read More »

5 Tips for Pet and Pool Summer Safety
May 6-12 is National Pet Week, a time where all pet owners can spend a little extra time with our furry friends, thanking them for their unconditional love and companionship… Read More »

Robotic Swimming Pool Cleaner Safety
No doubt about it, robotic swimming pool cleaners are easy to use, do a great job of cleaning a dirty pool and are economical. They save money in electrical costs, chemicals and conserve water; not to mention save us all time before jumping in the water. But with any piece of equipment used around water we must follow safety precautions.… Read More »

Pool & Spa Safety Act Falls Short of Safety
In 2002 young Virginia Graeme Baker, granddaughter of Secretary of State James Baker was held underwater by suction in a spa and drowned. In NC at a homeowner’s association pool another young girl was eviscerated by a suction line back in 1993 but was making news currently with her attorney John Edwards. Nancy Baker and Safe Kids Worldwide worked tirelessly to get Congress to enact laws for pool and spa safety... Read More »

General Safety Tips for Adults and Children
Know your swimming limits and stay within them. Don't try to keep up with a stronger skilled swimmer or encourage others to keep up with you. Keep an eye on weaker swimmers—if they appear tired… Read More »

Chemicals
Always read and follow the manufacturer's instructions on all packaging carefully to ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on all pack… Read More »
Electricity
Use of any electrical equipment such as underwater lights, deck lights, the pool pump or any other accessory can pose a safety threat to people in the water if the wiring is incorrect or faulty. Use… Read More »

Gas & Propane
LP gas (propane) and natural gas are safe as long as they are used correctly. But if used incorrectly they can cause a fire, explosion or asphyxiation. Make sure to follow these safety precautio… Read More »

Pump Suction
Stay off the main drain! Your circulating pump creates a strong vacuum at the main drain at the bottom of your pool. In fact the suction is so strong, it can trap adults or children underwater. W… Read More »

Spas & Hot Tubs
Get out of the spa or hot tub immediately if you experience nausea, dizziness or fainting. These are signs of hyperthermia which can be fatal. Cool your body with cold towels or a cool shower.… Read More »

Trapped Air
The piping and filter systems on pools and spas can trap and hold large bubbles of air until they build up pressure that can separate filters, strainers, and separation tanks. The following can help… Read More »

Swimming Pool Fences
A pool fence is a type of fence placed around backyard swimming pools, commonly to improve pool safety and to help prevent small children from accidentally falling… Read More »

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