FAQs
There are three dimensions of risk in every drowning; the water, the person and the response. Thus we created the Safer 3 Message as a simple way to educate people simply, quickly and easily.
What is the water safety code? ›
Stay Together, Stay Close
If you are out and about near water, it's always best to be accompanied by friends or relatives, and always inform someone you're close with to let them know where you are going and the time you expect to be back.
What are the golden rules of water safety? ›
No running, eating, gum, or glass containers. Exit the pool at the first sign of thunderstorms or lightning. If there is no lifeguard or supervising adult, wait to swim.
What are five rules for staying safe in the water? ›
FIVE ESSENTIAL WATER SAFETY TIPS TO KNOW
- NEVER SWIM ALONE OR WITHOUT A WATER WATCHER. ...
- SUPERVISE YOUR CHILDREN WHENEVER THEY'RE IN OR NEAR WATER. ...
- DON'T ENGAGE IN BREATH HOLDING ACTIVITIES. ...
- WEAR A LIFE JACKET. ...
- DON'T JUMP IN THE WATER TO SAVE A FRIEND WHO IS STRUGGLING IN DEEP WATER.
Microbial contamination of drinking-water as a result of contamination with faeces poses the greatest risk to drinking-water safety.
What is the single most important rule of water safety? ›
What is the single most important thing to know about water safety? Never take your eyes off children who are in the water. Not even for a few seconds. Nine out of 10 drowning deaths occur when a caregiver is supervising but not paying attention.
What are the 5 steps of water rescue? ›
In water rescue, there is a universally accepted rescue sequence:
- Self rescue.
- Reach.
- Throw.
- Row.
- Go.
Attention, proximity, continuity and competency are four key ways to keep everyone safe in the water this summer. Attention, proximity, continuity and competency are four key ways to keep everyone safe in the water this summer.
How do you stay safe in the water? ›
Be aware of underwater hazards. Get out of the water as soon as you start to feel cold. Only enter the water in areas with adequate supervision and rescue cover. Always wear a buoyancy aid or life jacket for activities on the water or at the water's edge (such as when boating or fishing)
What is stage 3 swimming? ›
During this stage learners focus on refining their stroke technique, as well as developing their breathing and timing. They also learn how to swim a longer distance - up to 10 metres - and begin to develop the stamina needed for longer swims.
Even if you do not plan on swimming, be cautious around natural bodies of water including ocean shoreline, rivers and lakes. Cold temperatures, currents and underwater hazards can make a fall into these bodies of water dangerous. If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning.
What are three dangers to be aware of in and around water? ›
Fast-moving currents, waves and rapids, even in shallow water. Hazards, such as dams, underwater obstacles, or rocks and debris. Vegetation, animals and fish.
What are the two water safety basics? ›
Obey all hazard signs. Swim in safe or designated areas only and by a lifeguard.
What are 5 ways you can ensure you are safe around water? ›
- Top 10 Water Safety Tips for Families. Water safety encompasses a person's behavior in and around the water. ...
- Never Swim Alone. ...
- Supervise Children When They're in the Water. ...
- Don't Play Breath-Holding Games. ...
- Always Wear a Life Vest. ...
- Don't Jump in the Water to Save a Friend. ...
- Enter the Water Feet First. ...
- Stay Away From Pool Drains.
Key Components of a Water Safety Plan
- Step 1: Engage the community and assemble a WSP team. ...
- Step 2: Describe the community water supply. ...
- Step 3: Identify and assess hazards, hazardous events, risks and existing control measures. ...
- Step 4: Develop and implement an incremental improvement plan.
*The four key water safety messages include:
- Always swim in a safe place.
- Always swim with an adult.
- If you fall in, float, breathe, relax.
- If someone else in trouble, call 999/112.
