Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our subscribers. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
The Model Aquatic Health Code
Center for Disease Control
The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) is a voluntary guidance document based on science and best practices that can help local and state authorities and the aquatics sector make swimming and other water activities healthier and safer.
Toolkit: Developing a Water Management Program
Center for Disease Control
A Practical Guide to Implementing Industry Standards
Minimum Maintenance - Sport Turfgrass
PA Park Maintenance Institute
Handout from our Turf Talk discussion on April 24, 2020 about Essential Athletic Turf and Sport Field Maintenance
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
US Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This guidance is intended for planning purposes. Employers and workers should use this planning guidance to help identify risk levels in workplace settings and to determine any appropriate control measures to implement.
Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces
Center for Disease Control
Infographic to use in the workplace as a reminder
Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
Center for Disease Control
The following is a framework for actions which local and state health departments can recommend in their community to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of COVID-19 in the United States.
COVID-19: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility
Center for Disease Control
Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers
Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
Center for Disease Control
Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
US Department of Homeland Security
Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. This site provides guidelines for determining critical infrastructure.
Guidance for Building Water Systems
Center for Disease Control
Ensure the safety of your building water system and devices after a prolonged shutdown.
Extended Hot Tub/Spa Closures
Center for Disease Control
Take steps to help keep Legionella and other bacteria from growing in hot tubs/spas.
Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces
Center for Disease Control
Fact sheet for pool staff / owners and health professionals
Efficient and economical mowing
Boyd Montgomery, CSFM
For the turf industry, mowing equipment has evolved over the years as regulations and innovation continue to change the paradigm.Grounds professionals continue to seek out ways to control budgets while still trying to deliver high quality results.
Why Aerification is Important
Boyd Montgomery, CSFM
Aerification is one of the most important cultural practices turf professionals can do to ensure athletic fields are safe and healthy.
The Coronavirus and Aquatics Facility Safety
Alison Osinski
Aquatic consultant Alison Osinski answers frequently asked questions she's received regarding the coronavirus and safeguarding facilities.
