General Chemical Storage Guidelines
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always read and follow manufacturer's directions.
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Keep chemicals cool, dry, vented and locked in place.
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Do not store pool chemicals near easily burnable
materials like paper, cardboard, solvents, paints, etc.
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Never mix pool chemicals.
10 steps
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Store chemicals off the floor and at a reasonable
lifting height out of reach of children.
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Do not leave chemical containers open or use the
the
same scoop for different products.
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Store dry chemicals above liquid chemicals.
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Clean up spills immediately.
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always use appropriate protective equipment when
handling chemicals.
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always add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals.
General Maintenance Check
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All electrical equipment conforms to electrical codes
and is checked daily.
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Pool inlet/outlet fittings, grates, skimmer and main
drain are in good repair.
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Pool cover is stored safely away from pool when the pool is in
use to avoid the possibility of someone becoming trapped under it.
Good Fences Make Good Pools
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Your fence prevents direct access to the pool from
the house & other areas of the yard
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It meets municipal by-laws and
height regulations
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It's self-closing, self latching with
an inside latch
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Its gaps are no larger than
10 cm (4 inch)
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It is free of items that would allow
ease of entry (ie trees, buildings etc..)
Safety Equipment
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The gate latch is above the reach of
children and is locked when not in use
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