If you work in or around a facility with a swimming pool or spa, you’ve probably heard about CPO certification–it may even be required to obtain a pool operator license. The Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification is a program offered by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, or PHTA (formerly the National Swimming Pool […]
If you’re a special needs parent, information on kids with hearing impairment, physical limitations, or autism and water safety can be hard to come by. Most articles and blogs are written without guidance for those who are trying to instill the importance of water safety in differently-abled children. This can lead to a feeling of […]
If you’re ready to take the pool safety measures that make a difference, then the Pool Safely Official Pool Safety Pledge is a great place to start. Intended to give you a way to commit to taking actionable steps that support water safety, the pledge helps set a framework on making your pool area and […]
If you have kids that use your pool, then you undoubtedly have plenty of pool toys that help them make the most of their time in the water. These toys are kept safe by the guidelines enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They ensure that products made for American consumers, including toys, meet […]
Whether you have a standard swimming pool design or something a bit out of the ordinary, custom pool covers can help make your pool safer. Backyard pools are the perfect retreat from the blistering summer sun, but they can also present unique hazards. Pool areas can often be crowded with furniture, toys, and gear that […]
As they age, children change, so swimming gear for kids changes as they age as well. Toddler pool safety gear may be perfectly appropriate, but for adolescents, it could hamper their swimming or be wildly inadequate to protect them. Understanding where your child’s swimming development is and what will help them continue to grow and […]
If you’re a new parent who owns a swimming pool, baby swimming may be something you’re already considering. Infant survival swimming classes are widely available. Online videos abound offering instruction, demonstrations, and advice for parents of babies who want to introduce them to the water early. Even with training, however, a backyard pool presents hazards […]
Swimming pool accidents don’t have to involve being in the swimming pool itself. In fact thousands of pool injuries a year–both minor and major–happen in pool areas without the victim ever entering the water. Many of these accidents are easily avoided with a little caution, an eye toward prevention, and persistence in promoting a safer […]
If you own a pool, pool insurance is a must have to help protect your family and financial future in the case of an accident. Pool liability needs to be properly managed and mitigated to protect what you’ve worked hard to build. While many pool owners assume that their pool is covered automatically by their […]
Pools can be a lot of fun for the whole family, and the best pool safety products help you make sure that fun isn’t marred by accident or injury. By adding safety features like child safety pool fences, you can create a safer environment that helps you monitor your pool area and keep it safer. […]
