Chlorine Gas Cloud Injuries at Public Pools

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Preventing accidental bather exposureBy Rudy Stankowitz If you go into your search engine and type “pool accident chlorine gas” in the news tab, you will see nearly 3,000 results within seconds — headlines such as “At least 35 people at San Jose swimming pool exposed to dangerous chemical mix.” Chlorine
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Seal of Approval

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How pool companies are helping their employees get CPO and PPSO certificationBy Keith Loria Aquatic activity in healthy water is increasingly on the public’s radar. Today, most health departments require commercial pool technicians to have the Certified Pool Operator Certification from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Michelle Kavanaugh, mission development
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The Rise of Automation

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Why more commercial pools are installing advanced control systems By Keith Loria Human error is largely to blame when a commercial pool experiences problems, which is why automated systems are gaining popularity year after year. An automated system eases the burden of having to be on-site several times a day
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It Happens

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What needs to be done when there is a fecal incident at a public pool By Keith Loria Nothing puts a downer on a day at a public pool more than learning of a fecal incident, requiring everyone to clear out immediately. Formed fecal incidents pose a risk for spreading
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Simplifying Records

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New app provides aquatic industry with resource for online management tools By Keith Loria A new app created by the National Swimming Pool Foundation and Counsilman-Hunsaker can assist commercial pool operators with staying on track with records and maintenance issues. Called Facility Manager, the app provides the aquatic industry with
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