In today's world, where swimming is considered one of the most important sports in child development, it is inevitable for schools to approach their pools with more care. Some of the points that schools should pay attention to when taking care of their pools are as follows;
- Children's Safety
- Chemical Quality
- Emergency Plan
- Chemical Storage Room
1) Safety of Children
The first thing that comes to mind for parents in schools when they think of a pool is the question of how safe it is. For this reason, it is essential that the authorities in schools create a safe environment for children in pools. What needs to be done while providing this environment can be listed as follows;
- Never let children swallow water
Although it is seen as an easy application, it is actually very difficult to be sure of this. The disinfectant product known as chlorine can bring diseases such as heartburn, allergies, etc. in sensitive bodies. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that children entering the pool do not swallow water.
- Ensure proper application of chemicals
The use of chemicals has different characteristics for each one. Chemicals left spilled on pool tiles when using dust can be harmful to children. Pools should also not be used after they have just been sprayed.
2) Chemical Quality
Pool chemicals consist of product groups such as chlorine, ph regulators, algaecides, precipitants and clarifiers. Each of these products can be used from time to time to make the pool look cleaner and healthier. AEC Kimya, one of the oldest companies in the sector, takes care to create the most ideal products for our customers with quality management and sensitive production principles. It has secured its quality with certificates such as IS0 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
3) Emergency Plan
In case of any emergency (health or natural disaster, etc.), a list of things to do for those around the pools should be created. This will ensure that students and authorities are not harmed in an emergency.
- What to do in case of a chemical spill
As mentioned above, no school would like to see chemicals spilled on the poolside and pose a threat to children. Therefore, an emergency action plan for when chemical spills occur will be of great importance for pool operators and authorities.
- What to do in case of chemical accidents
The use of pool chemicals can sometimes be dangerous for health. For example, chlorine can be a health hazard when inhaled too much or when it comes into contact with the skin. Therefore, it is important to make sure that all chemicals are well stored and that their use is regularly monitored. In cases where a chemical poses a threat to human health (e.g. breathing difficulties), it is essential that the authorities follow a pre-established emergency plan.
4) Chemical Storage Room
It is important to create a room that is dry, at room temperature and without too much light for the storage of chemicals to be used in pools.
- Do not use unlabeled products
It is recommended that unlabeled drums should not be used and should be sent for disposal, as it is difficult for the authorities to know what the contents of these products are. In such cases, the place of purchase should be contacted and an application for disposal should be submitted.
- Never mix chemicals
Pool chemicals consist of components that can react with each other and cause great damage when mixed. For this reason, it is strongly recommended not to mix the products in the drums.
