The Water Safety Code There are 4 simple

The Water Safety Code There are 4 simple rules to stay safe in and around the water. Rule 1: Be Prepared. Rule 2: Watch out for yourself and others. Rule 3: Be aware of the dangers. Rule 4: Know your limits.

The Water Safety Code Rule 1: Be Prepared. Learn to swim. Know the rules. Use equipment appropriately. Wear the correct clothes. Know the weather.

What Should We Wear for Swimming? A) jeans and t-shirt B) Swimming costume or trunks C) shorts and t-shirt D) underwear

The Water Safety Code Rule 2: Watch out for yourself and others. Swim with others. Swim between the flags. Listen to the lifeguards. Adults need to watch children they are looking after.

Who is Looking Out for Themselves and Others? Can you find: People swimming in the right place? People swimming with others? People listening to the lifeguard? Adults watching their children?

The Water Safety Code Rule 3: Be aware of the dangers. Enter shallow or unknown water feet first. Obey safety signs and flags. Learn about hazards like rips, holes and different types of waves.

What is a Rip? A rip is a strong current (flow) of water running out to sea. A rip can be very dangerous. It can pull you out to sea very quickly. Rip currents can be hard to see. You can look out for these clues: • Murky brown water – sandy water that has been stirred up off the bottom. • A different surface on the water - smooth or smaller waves that are surrounded by larger waves. • Debris, rubbish or foam floating out to sea. • A rippled look on the water.

What To Do if You Get Caught in a Rip 1. Don’t panic! 2. Don’t try to swim against the rip back to shore. 3. Let the rip carry you out to sea until the rip stops. 4. Swim parallel to the shoreline for about 30 metres, then swim back to shore. 5. If you get tired or frightened; raise you arm, call for help and wait for a lifeguard.

The Water Safety Code Rule 4: Know your limits. Try new things but know how deep or far you can go and still be safe. Know how to help others while staying safe.

How Do You Help Others At the Beach? call 111 A) Call 999 for a fire engine B) try and rescue them yourself C) call out to or find a lifeguard D) jump up and down and scream

Who Helps Us at the Beach? A Lifeguard How can we recognise a Lifeguard? What is their job? How can they help us? What special equipment do they have? https: //www. bbc. com/education/clips/z 94 jxnb

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