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1.2 Spa Use Safety Guidelines
The following “Safety Rules for Hot Tubs” recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
should be observed when using the spa.
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Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 40°C [104°F]. A temperature of 38°C [100°F] is considered
safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children. Prolonged immersion in hot water can induce
hyperthermia.
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Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa or hot tub use can cause drowsiness, which could lead to
unconsciousness and subsequently result in drowning.
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Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 38°C [100°F] can cause fetal damage during the first three months
of pregnancy (resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or deformed child). Pregnant women should adhere to the
38°C [100°F] maximum rule.
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Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer; spa or hot tub
thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures by as much as 2.2°C [4°F].
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Persons taking medications, which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilisers, antihistamines or anticoagulants, should
not use spas or hot tubs.
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If the pool/spa is used for therapy, it should be done with the advice of a physician. Always stir pool/spa water before
entering the pool/spa to mix in any hot surface layer of water that might exceed healthful temperature limits and
cause injury. Do not tamper with controls, because scalding can result if safety controls are not in proper working
order.
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Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes or blood pressure problems should
obtain a physicians advice before using spas or hot tubs.
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Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body
temperature of 37°C [98.6°F]. The symptoms of Hyperthermia include: drowsiness, lethargy, dizziness, fainting, and
an increase in the internal temperature of the body.
The effects of Hyperthermia include:
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Unawareness of impending danger.
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Failure to perceive heat.
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Failure to recognise the need to leave the spa.
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Physical inability to exit the spa.
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Fetal damage in pregnant women.
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Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning.
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