Guidelines for Pool and Spa Operators - Arkansas Department of
Guidelines for Pool and Spa Operators - Arkansas Department of
Guidelines for Pool and Spa Operators - Arkansas Department of
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Topic<br />
Page<br />
Pre-opening Checklist 3<br />
<strong>Pool</strong> Water Chemistry 4<br />
<strong>Arkansas</strong> <strong>Pool</strong> Chemical Operational Parameters 5<br />
Water Testing <strong>and</strong> Balancing Tips 6<br />
Chemical H<strong>and</strong>ling 6<br />
Frequently Used Conversions, Formulas <strong>and</strong> Constants 7<br />
Chemical Dosage Chart 8<br />
Shocking the <strong>Pool</strong> 9<br />
Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Frequently Used Chlorine Disinfectants 10<br />
Specialty Chemicals <strong>for</strong> <strong>Pool</strong>s <strong>and</strong> <strong>Spa</strong>s 10<br />
First Aid Procedures <strong>for</strong> Exposure to <strong>Pool</strong> Chemicals 11<br />
Recommended First Aid Kit 11<br />
Disease <strong>and</strong> Accident Prevention 12<br />
Specific Disease Concerns 12<br />
Common Illnesses Associated With <strong>Pool</strong>s <strong>and</strong> <strong>Spa</strong>s 13<br />
Interesting Tidbits on the Human Body 13<br />
Common Injuries 13<br />
<strong>Pool</strong> Staff Concerns <strong>and</strong> Restrictions 14<br />
Recommended <strong>Pool</strong> Signage 14<br />
Required <strong>Spa</strong> Signage 14<br />
Procedures <strong>for</strong> Fecal Accidents 15<br />
Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on <strong>Pool</strong> Surfaces 16<br />
When to Close the <strong>Pool</strong> 17<br />
Annual Permit <strong>for</strong> Operation 17<br />
<strong>Pool</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Spa</strong> Troubleshooting <strong>and</strong> Preventative Maintenance 18-20<br />
When to Backwash 21<br />
How to Backwash Correctly 21<br />
How to Clean ORP <strong>and</strong>/or pH Probes 21<br />
Winterizing the <strong>Pool</strong> 22<br />
Cleaning Procedures <strong>for</strong> <strong>Spa</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Hot Tubs 23<br />
Cleaning the Cartridge Filter in <strong>Spa</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Hot Tubs 23<br />
Principal Types <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pool</strong> Finishes 24<br />
Preparing to Paint Your <strong>Pool</strong> 24-25<br />
Acid Etching 26<br />
Legal Liability Related to Swimming <strong>Pool</strong> <strong>Operators</strong> 27<br />
Appendix<br />
<strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>for</strong> Submission <strong>of</strong> Plans <strong>for</strong> <strong>Pool</strong>s, <strong>Spa</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Other Water<br />
Related Facilities<br />
Employee MSDS Training Form (recommended)<br />
Record <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pool</strong> Contamination Incident Form (recommended)<br />
Swimming <strong>Pool</strong> Operation Record (required)<br />
Report <strong>of</strong> Accident or Drowning Form (required)<br />
CDC Posters<br />
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