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Avoiding Pump Room Hazards

Posted on January 2, 2020 by PoolPro

Pool professionals offer tips for proper pump room ventilation and safetyBy David Conrads Numerous hazards lurk within the walls of the swimming pool pump room, toxic chemical fumes and carbon monoxide chief among them. In some commercial properties — apartment complexes, condominiums, hotels, country clubs and the like — the

Posted in Commercial, Departments American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants, Fluid Dynamics Pool and Spa, International Swimming Pool & Spa Code, ISPSC, Lakeview Aquatic Consultants, MAHC, Model Aquatic Health Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA

Chemicals on Board

Posted on August 5, 2019 by PoolPro

Caution: DOT regulations (in the CFR’s) state that empty containers must be upright and capped, and that you cannot mix acid and bleach bottles (empty or full) in the cases. Take these precautions before transporting industry-grade substanceBy Kandice Matteson In an industry with little room for error, a pool service

Posted in Departments, Service chemical transportation, Department of Transportation, hazardous materials, Material Safety Data Sheet, OSHA

Employee Safety First

Posted on August 5, 2019 by PoolPro

Experts discuss their approach to crafting safety policies, manuals By Andrew Lisa For homeowners, pools are the ultimate backyard retreat. For the men and women who build and service them, however, the job runs the risk of injury. A well-planned safety policy can help prevent that. If you have employees,

Posted in Departments, Pool Ops job hazard analysis, mock OSHA audit, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, safety manual

Understanding OSHA’s New Silica Requirement

Posted on August 7, 2018 by PoolPro

Keep your on-site guys safe from respiratory issues By Keith Loria Inhalation of respirable crystalline silica is dangerous and could even be life threatening. It is estimated that approximately 2.3 million U.S. workers are exposed to respirable silica dust at work each year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has

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Starting a Safety Committee

Posted on March 5, 2018 by PoolPro

A small time investment can reduce accidents, insurance costs Meeting on a regular basis, monthly or quarterly, a safety committee should stay up to date on what regulations might help create a safer workplace; discuss any injuries or incidents in the company; and recommend policies to help prevent further safety

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