Water Safety

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Flags	The Lifeguard	Rules
The Lifeguard	Signs	Entry into the Pool
Safety Rules for the Beach	Remember	Exit from the Pool
Other things to remember at the Beach

Safety at the Beach

Flags

At the beach, there are special flags which tell us if we can swim or not. It is very important to chack which flag is up at the beach. The flags are:

Red Flag:

No Swimming Allowed

Red and Yellow Flag:

Safe to swim between two of these flags

Black and White Flag:

No Swimming between two of these flags. Only surfers and windsurfers allowed in this area.

The Lifeguard

If you need any help or advice at the beach ask the lifeguard.

If you see anyone in trouble at the beach go and tell the lifeguard. If you can not see the lifeguard go to the nearest phone, dial 112 and ask for the coastguard.

Safety Rules for the Beach

When you go to the beach always remember the following rules:

1	Don't swim alone	8	Swim parallel and close to the shore
2	Don't swim just after eating	9	Do what the lifeguard tells you
3	Don't swim when you're hot or tired	10	Never use inflatable toys
4	Don't swim in strange places	11	Pay attention to signs on the beach
5	Don't swim out after anything drifting	12	Don't be a bully
6	Don't stay in the water too long	13	Learn to use equipment before trying it out
7	Don't swim out to sea	14	Learn basic life support

Other things to remember at the Beach:

Protect your skin by wearing sun cream. Always remember to wear a high factor.
Remenber to drink pleanty of water often because your body needs water to keep cool.
When you are at the beach remember to wear protective sunglasses when you are not swimming in the water.

Safety in the River

The Lifeguard		Signs
	There are no lifeguards present at rivers so it is important to only go swimming in a river if there is an adult with you.		Read any warning signs and take special care to adhere to them.

Remember
	Remember if you see anybody in trouble in trouble in the water find a phone and dial 112

Safety at the Swimming Pool

Rules

When you visit the swimming pool you must follow the rules of your local pool. The following points should also be remembered:

1	No running in the pool area and be aware of slippery surfaces	4	No boisterous behaviour in the water and no pushing
2	Wear appropriate footwear on the pool deck	5	When diving, ensure there are no swimmers in your pathway
3	Remain in your section of the pool and do not swim out of your depth	6	Wear a swimming cap

Entry Into the Pool

Entry into the water can be done from a sitting position or using the steps. Using the steps, approach the pool backwards step by step down into the water. From a sitting position on the edge, place one hand on the edge and slip into the water.

Exit from the pool

When exiting the pool the children must climb up the ladder one step at a time and one person at a time.