• 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