Obligations and Duties Employers The Occupational Health and Safety Act sets out a number of specific duties for employers. These include: – Providing and maintaining safe plant and systems of work (for example, regulating the pace and frequency of work). – Arranging safe systems of work in connection with the plant and substances (for example, […]
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Safe Working Practices Apart from adherence to relevant Acts and regulations, employers should establish their own safety policy. This should include written safe work practices, in consultation with employees. The written safety policy should include an assessment of hazards associated with all aspects of operation of the plant, and precautions to control the risks. Some […]
Overview There are many factors critical to pool water quality. They fall into three groups: – human contamination, – environment and design, – construction and operation. Given these factors—any of which can affect bathing conditions and become a hazard to health-a pool or spa requires proactive water quality management. Human Contamination Skin, throat and faecal […]
To change an underwater light bulb, here’s the process: 1. Shut off power at the breaker, and also at any other switches. 2. It is not necessary to lower the water level. Most all light fixtures have enough cord coiled up inside of the light niche to allow the fixture to be brought up onto […]
Which Type of Pool Heating System is Best for Me? There are three basic types of pool heating systems : heat pump pool heater, solar pool heater and gas pool heater. The best system for your pool is determined by numerous factors including your needs, desires, budget and physical layout of the pool and house. […]
Performance & Use Gas is best for heating pools for short periods of time. Gas Pool Heaters are effective, but expensive to operate. They are ideal for quickly heating the pool when guests or children are visiting, or for a second home where the pool is not heated on a regular basis. Gas Heaters are […]
Performance & Use For those who enjoy swimming regardless of the weather, a Heat Pump is the recommended method. It is also the preferred method for therapy or athletic trainers, and also when a home is not “solar feasible” (i.e. solar will not fit on roof.) A heat Pump, when properly sized, can maintain any […]
Performance & Use Solar Pool Heaters are best for recreational pool use and are recommended for those who are comfortable with pool temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80’s. Solar works year round in southern climates, and extends the season in northern climates. There may be periods during inclement weather that the pool is […]
