RENOVATION - SERAPOOL Porcelain

114 SERAPOOL l RENOVATION ladders with protective and handrails should be located in different areas of the pool. The Importance of Safety, Comfort, and Surface Material Preferences Pool terraces should be prepared with antibacterial anti-slip coating materials; care should be taken to prevent water from accumulating and forming a film strip on terraces, either from swimmers or from washing for cleaning purposes. Areas where film strips form and water accumulates will cause bacteria to grow very quickly due to UV exposure and environmental effects. In this case, both the risk of accidents on a slippery surface and the formation of unpleasant odors due to bacteria growth must be prevented. When installing pool interior coatings, it is beneficial to use antique, natural- looking decorative colors that provide a more airy and relaxing comfort instead of classic color choices. Critical Points Regarding Work Safety in Pool and Aquapark Renovations Before starting work on the construction of pools and aquaparks, all necessary measures for worker health and safety must be taken and ensured. In addition, project calculations and work schedules must be made in accordance with international and local standards before work begins. When the work begins, it must be ensured that the assistants, craftsmen, engineers, and contractors involved in each stage of the application use clothing, hand tools, and protective equipment that comply with occupational health and safety requirements. A full-time OHS expert appointed by the employer must be present at the work site. Necessary safety measures must be taken at the work sites, and warning signs must be posted. Each stage of the work must be tested individually, supported by photographs and video recordings, and mutually recorded by the contractor and employer representatives. If there are changes in the project or application, they must be documented with revision numbers and dates; appropriate and necessary official and unofficial permits for construction must be obtained. Practices Aimed at Ensuring Safety Standards in Hotels and Aquaparks For pools, first and foremost, usage instructions and poolside warning signs, including visuals prepared in different languages, should be placed; depth markings should be printed in a way that is easily visible and readable in different areas of the pools. Care should be taken to ensure that pools suitable for children’s use are constructed in addition to the main pools. Safety barriers should be installed in critical areas of the pools. Digital electronic signs displaying the date, time, water temperature, and chemical values should be positioned at pool entrances so they are visible from all angles. It is recommended that chrome, acrylic, or polycarbon coping and barriers be installed along the edges of pool terraces for safety purposes, in accordance with the intended use of the pools. Life buoys, rescue hooks, and emergency start-stop buttons should be placed in easily accessible locations around pool edges and sunbathing terraces. It is very important for businesses to have certified lifeguards on duty at pools. In addition, businesses should provide practical seminar support for personnel involved in pool operation to receive training from experts at the beginning of the season. Maintenance and Renovation Priorities for Pool Surroundings, Terraces, and Aquapark Areas There are several issues that require special attention in the construction of pool surroundings and aquapark areas. When constructing pool sunbathing terraces, the covering materials should be selected from anti-slip materials and, if possible, care should be taken to ensure they are antibacterial. In areas with slopes and changes in direction, or if designed with different levels, materials of different colors should be used to prevent accidents. In the construction of the aquapark, if new slides are to be built, they should be designed to maximize user adrenaline and be safe.