The February winter storm which slammed through Texas and surrounding areas will be keeping pool service companies busy with repairs, but many companies got ahead of the melee with advice to their customers about how to prevent damage to their outdoor investments. Jessica and Juan Antonio Ramirez, owners of A& R Pool Services in Marshall, Texas, were hard at work during the storm trying to

ATexas man is warning pet owners to keep an eye on their dogs after his own dog fell through the ice of his frozen swimming pool. Dan Holmes of Southlake, Texas, posted a video of the incident on his Facebook page, showing his Australian Shepherd falling through the ice covering his backyard pool and getting stuck. Fortunately, Holmes was nearby and was able to come to the dog’s rescue. The

California’s Pool and Spa Apprenticeship program is now fully actualized with a live website inviting employers to become sponsors, and inviting both employees and the general public to apply to become apprentices. The program is the first of its kind in California, registered with the state’s Department of Industrial Relations, and paves the way for a national program designed to develop a

The World Health Organization recommends that all countries create a Water Safety Plan which addresses the nation’s drowning problem. To date, the United States has not had such a plan, but that is about to change. With the support of Water Safety USA, a Steering Committee has been formed to guide the development of just such a plan. The Steering Committee for the National Water Safety Action

California Supreme Court Rules Dynamex Applies Retroactively In a January 2021 California Supreme Court decision, the Court held that Dynamex applies retroactively. The Dynamex decision, which was codified by Assembly Bill 5, enacted the three-part ABC test to determine the eligibility of an individual or business to be considered an independent contractor. In January, the Supreme Court issued

Drowning injuries and fatalities are so commonplace that the stories could fill up whole newspapers. The CDC estimates that about 10 people die from drowning in the U. S. every day. Children ages 1 through 4 have the highest drowning rates and most of those drownings happen in home swimming pools. Drowning events are real, tragic, frequently preventable, and much more than just statistics.