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National Water Safety Month
National Water Safety Month is in the books for 2010, but it's never too early to start planning for next year's celebration. And every month — every day — is a good time to think about water safety.
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Resources
Safety Checklist
APSP also offers a checklist of water safety measures that we encourage pool, spa, and hot tub owners to use in making sure that their installations are as safe as possible. Owners of older pools, spas, and hot tubs are encouraged to have their installation evaluated by an APSP member to learn of new technologies and equipment that can enhance water safety. Just type your zip code in the APSP.org Member Locator to find an APSP member in your area. Click here to download our Safety Checklist.
Safety Brochures
The APSP has a variety of brochures and booklets with a wealth of information about pools, spas, and hot tubs. If you would like to have these brochures mailed to you, please call 1.800.323.3996. You can also download the brochures:
Click on a title to download.
Be Safety Aware
Show customers how to be safe while enjoying all of the benefits of pools, spas, and hot tubs. The 20-page, full-color booklet addresses a variety of safety issues, and explains the importance of using an APSP-member professional.
APSP Suction Entrapment Avoidance Brochure
The new APSP "Entrapment Avoidance Guidelines" informs about the new pool / spa drain covers and lists backup systems for single main drains.
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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