Water Safety
Your job is to listen carefully and learn
Our job is to teach you how to stay safe around water
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Most people who are rescued from water have entered accidentally.
WATER SAFETY
Slipping, tripping or falling whilst running, walking or cycling.
How?
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WATER SAFETY
Some people put themselves in danger by choosing to swim and jump into water where it is not safe.
Strong currents, dumped rubbish, strong winds, pollution and water temperatures can all be hidden dangers.
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EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS CAN GET INTO TROUBLE IN THE WATER
Hurting themselves when they fall in
Getting caught on hazards hidden below the water’s surface
Suffering from cold water shock
Getting caught in strong currents
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COLD WATER SHOCK
Falling or jumping into water at this temperature causes dangerous responses in your body:
Even in the middle of summer, the water in rivers, lakes and canals rarely rises above 12 degrees.
Panicking & gasping for air
Numbing of arms & legs
Feeling confused
Increased heart rate
All of which stop you being able to swim!
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FLOAT TO LIVE
If you get into trouble in the water, make sure you know how to ‘Float to Live’.
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ALWAYS
Call 999
SOMEONE STRUGGLING IN WATER
Should you enter
the water to help
a person or an animal in trouble?
NEVER!
If you jump in to help, you put yourself in danger too!
If you are at the beach the coastguard will come to help you.
If you are at inland open water the fire service will come to help you. This includes rivers, lakes, canals, quarries and reservoirs.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IN A
WATER EMERGENCY?
Call 999 immediately
Tell the person to lie on their back and ‘Float to Live’
Throw something that floats – safety equipment or even a football!
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STAYING SAFE AT THE BEACH
Look for the red and yellow flags and swim between these
Never use inflatables – it’s very easy to be blown out to sea - save these for the pool instead
Stay within your depth and only enter the water if there is a lifeguard
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STAYING SAFE ON THE WATER
Always wear a lifejacket if you are taking part in any kind of activity on the water.
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT NEAR WATER
When you’re near water, look around to see if there is any safety equipment just in case you need it.
Each place you go might have different safety advice displayed too.
You might see…
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT NEAR WATER
A lifebuoy
A rescue cabinet
Safety signs
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Question Time
1. What should you do
if you are in trouble
in the water ?
2. What number do you
call if someone needs
help in the water?
3. What should you wear
when you are doing a
water activity ?
FLOAT
TO
LIVE
999
Life
Jacket
Where there is a Lifeguard
Never
4. Where is safe
to swim?
5. Should you ever enter the water to help someone in trouble ?
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You should NEVER enter the water to help someone struggling
FLOAT TO LIVE saves lives
Even strong swimmers get into trouble in the water
ALWAYS call 999 if someone is struggling in the water
There are hidden dangers in all types of water
You should always wear a life jacket when doing a water activity
Look out for safety equipment and advice near the water
A QUICK REVIEW
Stay away from the water’s edge when walking, running or cycling
ALWAYS swim where there is a Lifeguard
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3. Water is fun but ALWAYS dangerous
Remember…
2 . ALWAYS call 999 and wait for help
1. NEVER enter the water to help someone
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