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PHTA and the California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA) have teamed up to relaunch the Let’s Pool Together campaign. Industry professionals can use the Drought Resource Toolkit to educate owners on how they can use their pool/spa investments responsibly.

The Field Checklist for Identifying Suction Entrapment Hazards is part of the ANSI/ICC-7 2013  American National Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs And Catch Basins and published in its entirety in the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC). This field checklist provides information and a systematic process that will help identify and eliminate suction entrapment hazards in swimming pools, wading pools, spas, hot tubs, and catch basins. The information and system are intended to address the hazards of hair entrapment, limb entrapment, body suction entrapment, evisceration/disembowelment, and mechanical entrapment.

GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design is a course you don't want to miss! But don't just take our word for it—former students have left rave reviews:

"Really enjoyed this course and can see how it will improve my business immediately."

"One of the best courses I have taken."

"Great general guideline of what to do and not do in design."

"Jason [Brownlee] is a wonderful instructor and truly a master of his craft."

What are you waiting for? Virtual D211 starts next Tuesday, April 12! Register today.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application is one of our most mind-blowing courses. It will truly change the way you think about color choices and how you explain those choices to your clients. Instructor Feras Irikat will discuss color psychology, how color affects the viewer, and the influences of color and texture on purchasing decisions. Join us virtually May 9-12!

This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and skills and make a difference in the careers and development of those in the pool, spa, deck, and backyard living industries. Submit your course for 2022 PSP/Deck Expo, taking place November 12-17 in Las Vegas! The submission deadline is next Friday, April 15.

PHTA is always growing! In March, 82 companies and individuals from around the country and the world joined PHTA. Meet our newest members and reach out to them to say hello!

PHTA members now have access to exclusive members-only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Save up to 75% off the officedepot.com regular prices on our Best Value List of preferred products with free delivery on qualifying orders of $50 or more. Members are also eligible for free next-day delivery and low costs on printing and photocopying. Click here to start saving.

Stay on top of what others in the industry are talking about. This week in the myPHTA Online Community, the newest discussions are about:
– www.inspected.com
– Kindness above all...
– WATER restrictions and a dose of truth
– Top Business Issues

Looking to find a mentor who knows the ins and outs of our industry? We're making it easier than ever for our members to connect with industry experts. Register to become a PHTA Mentee using PHTA's Mentor Match! Once you're registered, visit the “Find a Mentor” page and fill in your criteria to search for possible Mentors. Click the names of the potential Mentors to view their profiles. Once you have decided on a Mentor, click on the Mentor badge to request that individual. An email will be sent to the Mentor alerting them that they have been requested.

The International Hot Tub Association (IHTA) and PHTA have developed a fact sheet with recommended precautions to ensure that hot tubs on public display are operated safely and to prevent an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease. This guidance was developed based upon information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Last week, the Department of Energy issued a pre-publication notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) for energy standards for pool heaters, along with a public meeting and request for comment. The public meeting will be held via webinar on May 4, and comments will be due by the end of May. PHTA is engaging the DOE under a subset of our Energy Coalition. PHTA will attend the webinar and continue to work with PHTA members to respond collectively to the request for comment.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing amendments to its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation, 29 CFR 1904.41. The present regulation requires specific employers to electronically submit injury and illness information (that they are required to keep) to OSHA. The agency then utilizes these reports to identify and respond to emerging hazards and makes aspects of the information available to the public.

Check out the latest decarb action that your local city or county council considered this past week. Please see the latest report to find out what has been happening in cities and counties nationwide so far in 2022.

PHTA now has a draft city/county decarbonization letter to assist you with advocacy to your local municipal and county council meetings to request reconsideration of a ban or ask for exemption from a ban under consideration for natural gas. The letter is formatted as a Microsoft Word document and can be downloaded from the PHTA website. You can easily repurpose and modify the letter specific to your local municipal or county council.

Pool and Spa News
Steve Getzoff, outside national counsel for PHTA, and other industry and legal experts weigh in on the writing of construction and service contracts for pool and spa professionals.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Two in three small businesses have raised prices due to inflationary pressures, but three in five owners say they feel good about the health of their businesses. Owners also remain concerned about employee retention and recruitment.

Multichannel Merchant
Industry experts and economists believe the supply chain issues could continue into 2023 and beyond. Fortunately, retailers can take steps to deal with these challenges ahead of time.

Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living
Lucas Congdon has designed and built award-winning waterscapes that are as functional as they are fun for two decades.