Splash Safely around Hot Tubs Whilst lots of fun can be had with water in the home and garden/outdoor spaces, easy access to water in familiar spaces can sometimes make it easy to forget the risks it can pose. Whether at home or on holiday, hot tubs are a great place for grown-ups to unwind and socialise, but they can be especially hazardous for children. RLSS UK’s 2024 Child Drowning Update states that in 2022-2023, three children drowned in hot tubs left uncovered. Keep children safe with these water safety precautions around hot tubs: Supervise at all times Ensure children are always supervised by an adult when spending time in or around a hot tub – even when the cover is on. Accidents can happen quickly, and children are naturally drawn to water. Top Tip: If you’re with a group of adults, take turns to oversee supervise children near water. Always ensure that everyone in the group knows who is responsible for watching the children. After use cover it Ensure hot tubs are covered with a solid, lockable cover immediately after use to prevent children from climbing or falling in. If your hot tub doesn’t have a cover, or if the cover is broken, replace this vital piece of safety equipment as soon as possible. Don’t fill or use your hot tub until you’ve replaced the cover. 59% of parents using a hot tub don’t replace the cover immediately after use.* Take the extra time and effort to keep your children safe. Always replace and secure a hot tub cover every time you use it. Not for Children Children under five should not use a hot tub, so make sure yours is a child-free zone! Help us save lives by sharing these garden water safety tips: Share this webpage on your social media accounts and with your family and friends. Download our free downloadable resources and display them within your local communities and online. Sign up for a Save a Life workshop to learn CPR skills that could save the important people in your life if they get into trouble. About RLSS UK’s Splash Safely at Home campaign Learn more about Water Safely at Home: Splash Safely in the Garden Splash Safely in the Bath Splash Safely using Bath Seats Always follow the Water Safety Code: Learn more about The Water Safety Code *Source: RLSS UK consumer survey of parents of children under five years from across the UK (September 2024). Manage Cookie Preferences