Pool Chemical Safety- Emergency Response Plan

Pool chemicals are required to keep pools safe for swimming, however for operators, pool chemicals can be the most dangerous part of the job. *Only allow those who have been trained in pool chemical safety practices to handle pool chemicals

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Before an incident occurs develop an emergency response plan which includes:

• Spill-cleanup procedure

• Chemical incident and exposure response

• Clear chain of command and alternates with contact information

• Evacuation plan

• Communication plan for alerting patrons, staff, and emergency responders

• Train all staff on the procedures in the emergency response plan.

• Keep a copy of the emergency response plan near the chemical storage area, pump room, and ensure that another copy is also available at a remote location in case of an evacuation.

• Ensure up-to-date SDSs are easily accessible to first responders in case of evacuation.

• Have a phone with updated emergency numbers near the chemical storage area, pump room, and ensure that a phone is also available at a remote location in case of an evacuation.
• Practice emergency response plan with staff. 

During an incident

• Activate emergency response plan and follow all guidelines set up by the company. 

After an incident

• Document the incident and response and report them to local or state permitting officials. 
• Conduct a post-incident critique with all parties involved in the response.

• Revise the emergency response plan as needed.