Safety Tips: Chemical Safety

Your pool is meant to be a source of fun and relaxation. Following these simple safety guidelines will help keep your pool fun and safe.

Simply follow these steps:

• Always read Sustain product labels thoroughly and follow the directions carefully.

• Don’t mix the blue-colored Sustain tablets with stabilized chlorinating tablets, which are usually white. A fire or explosion could result. [More info...]
   
• Before adding granular Sustain Shock Treatment to your skimmer, carefully remove the Sustain Tablet skimmer dispenser.

• Always store chemicals in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. Avoid allowing chemicals to come in contact with skin, eyes, hair of clothing. [More info...]
  
• Chemical pool treatment should always be done by a responsible adult, never a child.

• Chemical containers should be kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers should be disposed of properly and quickly. [More info...]
   
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling any chemicals. 
   
• Try to avoid spilling pool chemicals onto trees, shrubs, flowers and other flora. Always wear rubber gloves when handling pool chemicals.

• Safety goggles prevent eye injuries in case chemicals splash.

• Don’t mix different pool chemicals together. [More info...]
   
• In case of an emergency, call PPGs Emergency Response Number at 412-434-4515 or call your local Poison Control Center