Pool season beings this upcoming weekend on Memorial Day, and summer is coming soon! It is imperative that Cambridge employees remain vigilant and aware of safety and maintenance practices in pool and spa areas. Please review these reminders to best prepare and maintain your pool and spa area:
Pool and Spa Safety
- If your community has a pool or spa, be alert and aware of activity in and around the pool and spa area
- Make sure pool rules are posted
- Make sure gates have working locks
- Confirm that emergency equipment is close by and in working condition
- Be sure that areas around the pool are rid of any trip hazards and kept clear of debris
- Make sure drain covers are compliant
- Know where the pool or spa pump switch is and know how to turn it off
- Check location of appropriate safety equipment (life rings, ‘the hook’, etc)
- Check the functionality of the filter
For more safety tips visit: www.poolsafely.gov
Pool and Spa Maintenance
- Pool chemicals need to be checked every day during the summer, either by maintenance or management
- Expiration dates of pool chemicals should be checked on a regular basis and stored in maintenance shops rather than the pool room
- Make sure all handrails are secure
- Check pool signs for both wear and accuracy
- Check functionality of your Kreepy Crawler
- Check pool furniture for wear and tear
If you have any questions or additional concerns, please contact Scott Busch (sbusch@cresapts.com) Telephone: 503.919.1670