SWIMMING POOL CHEMICAL HANDLING

When handling swimming pool chemicals DO:

• Read and follow manufacturer's instructions carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, ask for help.
• Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children and pets.
• Containers should always be kept tightly closed (in a clean, and dry place), when not in use.
• Protect chemicals from moisture and water (i.e. coffee, water, soda, etc.). Even putting a wet scoop back into the chemical container could cause a reaction.
• Use SEPARATE, clean, dry metal, or plastic measuring utensils for each chemical to be transferred, or measured. Do not use wooden utensils.
• Wear the necessary protective equipment, i.e. gloves, goggles.
• Always add the chemical to the swimming pool water - NEVER add water to the chemical.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling any chemicals.

When handling swimming pool chemicals DON'T:

• Do not use contents of unlabeled containers.
• Never mix different swimming pool chemicals together.
• Do not put spilled chemicals back into their containers.
• Avoid touching the undiluted swimming pool chemicals with your bare hands.
• Do not smoke when handling swimming pool chemicals.
• Do not expose swimming pool chemicals to heat or flame.
• In case of fire, do not use a "dry chemical" fire extinguisher. Try to extinguish it by using large amounts of water. Call the fire department, if necessary.