Why are glass containers forbidden near swimming pools?

As all have mentioned, broken glass and the preponderance of people in bare feet even around a pool are a bad combination. If the glass scatters on the deck and falls IN the pool? BIG problem! read more

If glass is broken then it can injured someone around swimming pool, hence most of the pool management firm banned glass containers near swimming pools. read more

These versatile containers can also be converted into swimming pools at a fraction of the price of a traditional pool. A traditional swimming pool can cost anywhere from $6000 for an above ground pool to $50,000 for a fully automated in-ground pool, not to mention excavation and decking costs. read more

I also run a pool in WA and there is nothing in the WAC pertaining to what must be done in the event of broken glass being introduced to the pool, simply a provision that if you provide food service you must prohibit glass containers from being on the pool deck. read more