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Take the 2016 Salary Survey

November 15, 2016

For eight years running, Pool & Spa Marketing has conducted a survey of the country’s aquatics industry to provide an analysis of Canada’s builders, designers, service professionals, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and the community in which they work. We’d love your input and insight. All entries must be received by Monday, December 19, 2016. We’ll use your completely anonymous answers...

Reducing risk and liability at aquatic facilities

November 14, 2016

Physical activities, including those associated with aquatic facilities, have inherent risks associated with them. Having an aquatic risk management plan in place will not only protect users, but also staff. In the strict definition of the law, aquatic professionals have a ‘duty of care,’ and failure to exercise that duty can be deemed as negligence. Therefore, putting a risk management plan into effect is the best way to abide by this law. This plan should identify areas of potential risk to injuries and illnesses for patrons and staff. Every business encounters risks, some of which are predictable and under management’s control; others are unpredictable and uncontrollable.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit puts aquatic facility training program into action

November 14, 2016

The relationship between the local health department and the owners, operators, lifeguards, and support staff of public pools and spas, can be seen as multi-dimensional, but from any angle it is directly related and essential to the health and safety of patrons. The inspectors’ role ranges from inspection and enforcement to training and support. Numerous risks can be associated with recreational water facility use, including potential exposure to waterborne illnesses, not to mention life-threatening injuries. Inspectors, and those who manage or oversee the operation of these facilities, can work together to ensure they are operated in compliance with relevant public health legislation.

Project Spotlight: AquaSpa Pools & Landscape Design (2016)

November 14, 2016

While this homeowner in Woodbridge, Ont., certainly loved their pool and backyard, they knew renovation work was needed to rejuvenate their outdoor living space. For instance, the existing fibreglass steps were inappropriately sized and the acrylic was chipping, the pool’s shallow end was too small and did not provide bathers the luxury of just lounging in the water as opposed to swimming in the 2.7-m (9-ft) deep end. Finally, the existing landscape was overgrown and outdated.

Evosus software conference sees attendance increase

November 10, 2016

Evosus Inc., a Vancouver, Wash.-based developer of business management software for the pool and spa/hot tub industry, recently hosted more than 150 industry professionals in Denver, Colo., for its fourth annual user conference.

ACPQ prepares for 2016 Salon Splash show

November 10, 2016

The 24th edition of Salon Splash, the Québec pool and spa industry’s annual trade show, is set to take place at the Sheraton Laval Convention Centre in Laval in less than two weeks.

iPad up for grabs in latest Pool & Spa Marketing contest

November 10, 2016

Pool and spa/hot tub professionals can register for free on Pool & Spa Marketing’s website for a chance to win an Apple iPad Mini 4.

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Evosus software conference sees attendance increase

ACPQ prepares for 2016 Salon Splash show

iPad up for grabs in latest Pool & Spa Marketing contest

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ACPQ prepares for 2016 Salon Splash show

iPad up for grabs in latest Pool & Spa Marketing contest

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