From the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), drowning is the main hazard associated with hot tubs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recorded more than 800 deaths in spas since 1990. About four in twenty were children under the age of five. Hot tubs should be covered with a locked safety cover when not in use and children should be kept away unless there is constant adult supervision.
Hot tubs, are great additions to the home that gives you stress reduction after a long. Educating yourself on the potential dangers, and with adult supervision, you can relax and not worry with children around. In general, adult Supervision is imperative Hot Tub safety. There should always be an adult designated to maintain constant visual contact with children whenever they are near any body of water.
Infants and toddlers should never be in a hot tub. Their thin skin makes them more susceptible to overheating.
Everyone, including children, should drink water while they're soaking. If any bather feels sick, dizzy and/or sleepy, they should leave the spa immediately.
The CPSC recommends following these safety precautions:
- Make certain the spa has the dual drains and drain covers conforming to and required by current safety standards.
- Make certain knows the location of the cut-off switch for the pump so that it can be turned off quickly in the event of an emergency.
- Be aware that consuming alcohol while using a hot tub or spa could lead to drowning.
- Have a professional like Northcoast Spa & Hot Tub check your spa or hot tub and make certain it is in safe operating condition. Use our Request for Service Form to contact us.
- Keep water temperatures at or below 104°F.
- Always use a locked safety cover when the hot tub is not in use.
- Keep young children away from hot tubs and spas unless there is constant adult supervision.
And remember—your own home isn't the only place your child may encounter a hot tub. A hot tub may be present when your child visits friends and family members.
Also remember that hot tubs can be found at hotels, motels, or resorts while on your family vacation.