Be an Activist – Free Swimming Pool Test Strips
A properly maintained pool helps prevent recreational water illnesses, keeping swimmers healthy. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends patrons use portable test strips to check pool water for adequate chlorine and proper pH. One of our favorite sites, Healthy Pools, is asking swimmers to test your pool, or commercial pools, to see if you are swimming in a healthy...
Read MoreHow to Perform CPR – Tips for Pool Safety in Lake Nona
Swim season is upon us. If you’ve never attended a CPR class, this video should provide enough details to give you the basics. As a former deep water guard, I can assure you that knowing a little is better than knowing nothing at all when it comes to swimming pool...
Read MoreVirginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Presentation
We know this isn’t the most exciting topic in the swimming pool industry, but it’s something that doesn’t get discussed enough. We’ve attached a presentation from the Consumer Product Safety Commission discussing pool and spa entrapment and tips to avoid swimming pool hazards. Lnp Pool Presentation View more presentations from...
Read MorePool Safety on the Go? There’s an App for That
Owning a swimming pool in Orlando means having great risks associated with it. One of the first things you should learn when owning a swimming pool is CPR, and luckily, there are courses available in the Lake Nona area. I am a certified lifeguard, but if you don’t practice, you tend to forget the steps needed to perform CPR, and considering your actions could have life or death...
Read More10 Tips for Swimming Pool Safety
Even though the weather is cooling off, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of safety concerns around a swimming pool. Here are 10 tips for swimming pool safety. If your child is missing, check the pool first. If the unthinkable has happened every second counts. If you’re little one already knows how to swim they should still always be supervised. Knowing how to swim...
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