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We are concerned about your safety. Please be informed about hot tub safety practices because serious injuries and even death can result from improper or unsafe use. Please read the following to help ensure you, your family and friends, all have a safe and enjoyable hot tub experience.

HEALTH RISKS
Soaking in a hot tub can be a most wonderful feeling. Hot water can rejuvenate and sooth your soul. Still, there are health risks: -Persons with heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, any serious illness, pregnant women and any persons with any doubt should not enter a hot tub. Persons with skin, ear, genital, or other body infections should not enter the hot tub because of the possibility of spreading the infection.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Never allow anyone who has been drinking alcohol or using any kinds of drugs (prescribed or illegal) to enter the hot tub. Alcohol in your blood stream and soaking in the tub create a combined effect that can be damaging. The ultimate danger of combined alcohol consumption and hot water soaking is drowning due to loss of consciousness, heart attack or injury due to passing out or falling. As with alcohol, the combined use of certain drugs and medicines and soaking in a hot tub can be dangerous. Never use a hot tub after using narcotics or other drugs that may cause sleepiness, drowsiness, or raise or lower blood pressure. With any drug or medication, consult your doctor about potential harmful effects from combined drug use and hot water soaking.

BE CAUTIOUS
Do not try to adjust or touch equipment such as pumps, heaters, or other equipment associated with the hot tub.

FOOD AND DRINK
Establish an area away from the hot tub for refreshments to prevent accidental slips or falls caused by spills near the hot tub and also to prevent fouling the water in your tub. No one wants to soak in soup!

BARE FEET
It is most likely that you or your guests will be barefoot while near the hot tub. Use only unbreakable dishes, beverage containers, and utensils. Never use glass anywhere near the hot tub. Broken glass is invisible in water and extremely difficult to get out of the water circulation system.

LIGHTING
When you are using the hot tub at night, provide ample lighting around the hot tub.

LIGHTNING
If your hot tub is outdoors, stay out of it during lightning or rainstorms because of the possibility of electrocution from lightning hitting the water.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Water is an excellent conductor of electricity. Electrical shock or electrocution can occur in a hot tub if live electrical current (including current from a telephone) comes into contact with the water. Keep electrical appliances away from the hot tub. Don't use extension cords. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on any appliance that must be near the hot tub. Where possible, use battery operated appliances around the hot tub. Electrocution from appliances and telephones in contact with water is a real danger.

Your hot tub can be the focal point for happy entertainment. Plan ahead to prevent accidents and injuries and to make your experience truly enjoyable. If you remember these safety practices and use good judgment, you will find that the benefits of a hot tub far outweigh the risks.

If you have any further questions or concerns about safety and equipment operation, do not hesitate to call Travellin’ Tubs at 416-887-9400