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Safety Brochures

APSP is Committed to Water Safety

APSP members put your safety first!

Our members are professionals and work to ensure that you and your family and friends have a safe and fun-filled experience.

We offer a variety of informational brochures. If you have any questions, please contact Member Services.

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  The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Inground Swimming Pool
Contains information on general safe use, operation, and maintenance of your pool (not intended to cover all aspects). Refer to specific manufacturer’s instructions for more details on installation, use, maintenance, and pool safety for your product.

 

Layers of Protection
To Help Protect Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Users
Lists a number of options for a layered approach to pool and hot tub safety. APSP suggests that all pools, spas, and hot tubs be protected to ensure many years of safe fun for family and friends.

 

  Children Aren't Waterproof
Make sure you and your children have a safe and enjoyable experience. This brochure stresses there’s no substitute for responsible adult supervision, along with a listing of other water safety tips.
 

Plan Your Dive, Steer Up
We want you to get the most pleasure from diving, whether as a participant or as a spectator. As with all sports, it’s important to follow rules to avoid serious injuries. This booklet includes basic rules for safe diving.

  Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants and Children
Important guidelines for preventing serious accidents, especially related to infants and children. Includes techniques for CPR and was developed in cooperation with a leading pediatrician and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Spa or Hot Tub
This booklet was prepared under the auspices of the Consumer Awareness Committee of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals.

 

The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool
This booklet contains important pool safety information for operating and maintaining your aboveground/onground swimming pool. Information in this booklet has been reviewed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.


  Residential Pool Chemical Guide
Contains information about types of pool chemicals, storage and handling, and includes a table with parameters (minimum, ideal, maximum) for chlorine, bromine, PHMB, pH, and Alkalinity.

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