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Updated 3.7.2019 These Float Tank Standards represent our recommendations for the baseline best practices to ensure quality, sanitation, and safety while operating float tanks in a commercial setting. These recommendations are based on the current evidence that exists for float tanks, in addition to decades of operational experience, dating back to the invention of the commercial float tank in the 1970’s. These Standards are supported by an appendix that explains the research and reasoning behind these recommendations, as well as some supporting documentation.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed this handbook to provide small business employers with workplace safety and health information. The handbook summarizes the benefits of an effective safety and health program, provides self-inspection checklists for employers to identify workplace hazards, and reviews key workplace safety and health resources for small businesses.

World Aquatic Health Conference 2023 presentation: Survey of Float Tank Operating Practices by Dr. Laura Suppes, Dr. Roy Vore, and Ashkahn Jahromi This presentation shared the results of a study about disinfection for float tanks. It was presented at the 2023 World Aquatic Health Conference, hosted by the Pool & Hot Tub Association. Key Take Aways Recreational Water professionals are beginning to understand the importance of treating float tanks differently than pools and spas. The file shows the extreme differences between float tanks and pools/spas. The current, most commonly used guidelines for float tank disinfection are the Model Aquatic Health Code and the North American Float Tank Standards. The presentation also covered the results of the FTA Microbiology Project. When float tanks are operated according the FTA North American Float Tank Standard, the microbial health risk from bacteria in float solution is comparable to that in well maintained swimming pools and is substantially better than hot tubs.

Exploring the Positive Effects of Guided Meditation in Floatation Tanks: A Controlled Repeated Measures Study on Physiological and Psychological Wellbeing FTA - Millikin Psychological Research Outcome by Keely Watkins & Jeanne Mills Overall, participants experienced positive effects like higher levels of perceived relaxation state when listening to a guided meditation track within a 60-minute session compared to relaxation levels seen after meditating in a room. Although floating with and without the meditation tracks similar relaxation levels. However, participants as a whole experienced higher levels of heart rate coherence while floating with the guided meditation compared to when they floated without the meditation or meditated in a private room. What does this mean? Floating as a whole generated positive benefits for all participants for how they perceived relaxation after compared to meditating alone. However, body analysis (heart rate coherence) reveals that floating with the meditation provided higher bodily-evident stress relief and mental health benefits.

We get it. You're doing everything you possibly can to make your guests feel comfortable and prepared for a float. Retaining all of the information from an orientation or walk-through can be difficult. Whether it's their first float or their 10th, you worry they may miss a step or forget important reminders. Many float centers provide simple, in-room information about what to expect during and after a float. A visual reminder can make a huge difference in making sure your guests have the best possible experience every time they float. Here are some examples of in-room signage to help you create your own: Want to share your design? Please email it to us at info@floatation.org, and we will add it to the examples!

The FTA endeavors to facilitate the support and education of our esteemed members through the provision of comprehensive resources and pertinent information. However, it is incumbent upon each member to diligently undertake their due diligence and ensure adherence to the relevant state laws and complete coverage of all necessary information. The subsequent waivers are presented solely as templates, serving as a foundation for customization to align with the specific requirements and branding of your center. We strongly advise seeking the professional expertise of an attorney to meticulously review your draft, guaranteeing its compliance with all the requisite information mandated by your state. Float Light - At Float Light, they ask the guest to complete a Guest Registration and a Wavier form on their first visit. If they guest checks certain boxes on the Registration, they are asked to sign an additional waiver, covering specific conditions. The 3 forms are below:

Floatation tanks in a commercial setting are designed to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals seeking relaxation and relief from physical and mental stress. With the increased visibility of the use of float tanks in pop culture (Stranger Things, Fringe, Altered States) to reach a metaphysical or out-of-body state, the desire is there for individuals to try and achieve such a state in a commercial float tank setting. Naturally, this has led to individuals pairing a float with the use of mind-altering substances... Read on to view the full position