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Hot Tub Safety: A Primary Concern
There is an increasing number of accidents involving the hot tub -- drowning, body part entrapment, hair entanglement and even heat stroke. We just don't know it, but a seemingly harmless appliance can be dangerous if basic safety precautions are not observed. People should be informed of the many risks involved when using the hot tub, and all individuals using it should know what to be careful of even before using it for the first time. The dangers of using hot tubs Drowning is the number one accident involving spas and hot tubs. It has been reported that there is an increasing number of deaths related to the use of hot tubs and spas, with a great percentage involving children. Children below five years should never come near a hot bath tub without close adult supervision. They may fall into the tub accidentally or get scalded by the hot water. A number of deaths have also been due to hair entanglement. This happens when the bather accidentally gets his or her hair entangled in the powerful suctions of the hot tubs. At times, a body part such as a hand or finger also gets entrapped by the mechanisms in the hot tub, such as its powerful drain. There are also instances when the bather becomes so relaxed that he or she falls into a deep sleep and accidentally drowns in the water. Hot tub safety precautions Children should never be allowed to come near a hot tub, and neither should they be left in the hot tub room unsupervised. This is why hot tub covers have become necessities rather than optional accessories -- a toddler may venture into a hot tub filled with water when no adult is around. In addition, a toddler's hair may get sucked in by the powerful drain. In the event that drain covers are broken, the spa should be shut down until the drain cover has been fixed or replaced. In addition, avoid using the spa while drinking alcohol as you'll increase your chances of drowning. Make sure, too, that the water temperature would not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid possible heat stroke.
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