Safety
Essential Signs for Safe Pool Areas
Introduction A sparkling swimming pool is the centerpiece of summer fun, relaxation, and exercise. Whether you manage a bustling community center, a hotel amenity, or a private backyard oasis, the safety of your guests is paramount. While crystal clear water and comfortable lounge chairs set the mood, the most critical components of your pool deck are often the ones you […]
Must-Have Signs for Every Swimming Pool
Swimming pools are a source of fun and relaxation. But they also require attention to safety and compliance. One essential aspect of pool safety is proper signage. Signs around the pool area serve multiple purposes. They ensure safety, communicate rules, and add a touch of personality. From metal pool signs to funny poolside signs, the options […]
Lack of Safety Knowledge – Prime Cause of Pool Accidents
(Via MyPoolSigns.com) While beating the heat at the pool, thousands of people every year fall victim to accidents in and around them. Pools are a great source of recreation but also accompanied with safety hazards. When pool accidents happen, the results can be fatal too. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 260 […]
The deadline is today for hotel pools to comply with the ADA
For people who require the use of a wheelchair, or have any other mobility disability, traveling for business or pleasure can be stressful. The accommodations at their home and workplace are known entities, but the restaurants, hotels, and conference centers of an unfamiliar city may pose hitherto unknown challenges of easy accessibility. For instance, swimming […]
ADA pool lift regulations prove difficult for Ephrata’s curved pool design
Ephrata (Pennsylvania) city officials are trying to figure out the best way to meet changes in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning accessibility requirements in pools. According to the revised regulations, pools at public accommodations, hotels, inns, etc need to have a chair lift or a ramp. However, the Ephrata city pool’s design makes these […]
Beach time? Make sure the water won’t make you sick
It’s summer, and for millions of Americans, that means beach parties and swimming. In fact, we make almost 2 billion trips to the beach every year! You might think natural bodies of water are safe from waterborne illnesses. But while the water at your local beach may look inviting, there’s a 1 in 10 chance […]
What parents need to know about infant swimming
When is the right time to teach kids to learn to swim? This question has vexed parents, swimming advocates and doctors for years. And it’s more than just academic: Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children under age 4. Everyone agrees, one of the best protections against their drowning is learning […]
Secondary drowning: essential facts
In early June, Lindsay Kujawa went through every parent’s worst nightmare. With her back turned for just a second, her nearly 2-year-old son, Ronin, fell into a nearby spa, she wrote in her blog. Fortunately, she was close enough to quickly pluck him from danger. But the nightmare wasn’t over. Later that evening, she noticed […]
4 common hot tub safety risks
The tragic death of four-year-old Cameron Nunez — who drowned after his arm became entrapped in his grandparents’ hot tub — is a good time to stop and think about spa safety. While much attention is focused on swimming pools when it comes to water safety, hot tubs, or spas, can be just as dangerous. […]
4 common pool chemical mistakes (and how to avoid them)
When it comes to swimming pools, drowning isn’t the only danger. Something much less understood but just as deadly — chemicals used to maintain water quality — can also cause serious injuries or even death when not handled or stored properly. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that nearly […]