Dos and Don'ts - Chemical safety

Dos and Don"ts-Chemical safety:

• read the product label and follow all directions

• maintain good housekeeping practices

• store chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place

• wear appropriate personal protective equipment as listed on label

• use up all product before disposal of container

• notify supervisor in case of an emergency situation

• keep spilled materials isolated, follow label directions for clean-up and disposal

• keep containers covered to protect chemical products from moisture and other contaminants

• add each pool and spa chemical separately

• have an emergency plan and conduct regular drills


• mix different chemicals or other treatment products prior to adding to pool/ spa water

• dispose of chemical product container without washing & drying completely

• use dry chemical fire extinguishers (use water only!)

• dispose of spilled material or unused product in the TRASH or SEWER (use or dispose per label directions)

• store liquid materials above solid materials

• allow product to contact oil, grease, acid or organic material

• smoke where pool chemicals are stored or used

• use floor sweeping compounds when cleaning up pool chemicals

• put spilled materials back in the original container