Serving the Tri-State Area / Located in Evansville, IN
812-422-7950
Serving the Tri-State Area / Located in Evansville, IN
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Pool chemicals

Important Pool and Chemical
Safety Tips

Owning a swimming pool or spa can be an enjoyable experience, providing a perfect place for families and friends to spend time together and have fun. But it also comes with great responsibility. Here are some helpful safety tips to ensure that your time spent in and around your backyard swimming pool or spa is both enjoyable and safe.

Safety Tips

  • Never allow children to swim alone without adult supervision. Always keep a close eye on kids in and around the swimming pool
  • Keep kids away from pool drains, pipes, and other openings to prevent them from getting stuck
  • Be sure that your pool is completely fenced in. Fences should be at least four feet high and have no footholds or handholds that could allow a child climb it. Install self-closing and self-latching gates, and place latches out of reach of young children
  • Never allow running on the pool deck or diving in a shallow pool
  • Never put electrical appliances near the pool
  • Do not use a pool with its pool cover partially in place. This could cause a child to become trapped beneath it. Make sure the cover is completely removed when using the pool
  • Remove any steps to above ground pools when not in use
  • Keep rescue equipment close by the pool. Also have a telephone at poolside with emergency numbers nearby

Chemical Safety

Follow the tips below to ensure the safe handling and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals.
  • Follow manufacturer’s directions, reading all labels thoroughly and following directions precisely
  • Never mix chemicals together, as chemical reactions, toxic fumes, explosions or a fire may occur. Add each chemical to the pool water separately
  • Always add chemicals to water, as opposed to adding water to chemicals
  • Always use the precise quantities specified, never more
  • Use great care when storing and displaying chemicals. Store chemicals in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space and keep chemicals away from heating equipment or open flames
In case of a chemical spill, you should always follow the manufacturer’s directions. Make sure that no contaminant is present, provide ventilation, and clear the area of children and other people. Always protect yourself by wearing gear like rubber gloves and safety glasses, and use only clean, dry brooms, shovels, and containers. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for the spill. Separate the spilled material from its original container, and never put spilled material in any sewer or stream.
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