Lifeguard Gear

Swimming and monitoring
Why is it important to be safe in the water?

The fish are able to live and breathe under water, but people need air to breathe. People drown when too much water enters the lungs. When this happens, the lungs can not carry enough oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body. Drowning is the second most common cause of injury deaths among children under 14 years. Drowning can happen so quickly, sometimes in less than 2 minutes after a person's head goes under water. This leaves very little time for someone to help you.

Always practice constant adult supervision around any body of water, including pools and spas. Never leave your child alone or under the custody of another child. If you are hosting a party at the pool, assign specific adults to keep an eye on the pool at any time. Sign up non-swimmers in swimming lessons taught by a qualified instructor.

Do not allow children who have no knowledge of swimming in or around the pool. For good pool safety to ensure that all children over the age of 4 attend a certified swimming lessons, or learn atleast flotation techniques and basic rescue techniques in case of accident. Children under 4 must always be accompanied by parents in the pool.

Check with the lifeguard about surf conditions before swimming. If rescuers give you directions or instructions of its support, obey them. Never swim alone - use the buddy system. Do not overestimate your swimming ability, especially in early summer when the water is cold. Swimming ability is greatly reduced in cold water. Judge your ability to participate in beach activities depending on your swimming skills without the help of rafts and other flotation devices. Never dive into shallow water or water of unknown depth.

Tips for pool safety: If your child is missing, check the pool first. If the unthinkable happened, every second counts. If you already know a little swim, they must still always be supervised. Know how to swim does not prevent accidents from happening. PoolAlarms. They can be used as an additional safety feature and are made for doors and diving.

Make sure that children are constantly supervised when in the water, even if they can swim like fish! Discourage children from jumping to help others. This often results in a double tragedy. Teach them to throw the victim something that floats or a long object to hold. Tell them to call an adult for help. methods for teaching simple rescue and first aid. Be aware of hazards around your home and the suburb where you live. Open water bodies, rivers, canals attract children to play and are extremely dangerous. Teach your children to avoid playing in these areas.

Boating Safety
Whether you are the captain of a schooner or a passenger on a skiboat, following safety guidelines ensures your safety and that of other seafarers. Be careful: Sudden wind shifts, lightning flashes and choppy water all can mean a storm is brewing. Bring a portable radio to check weather reports. Bring extra clothes, you may need: a flashlight, extra batteries, matches, a map of where you are, flares, sun tan lotion, first aid kit, extra sunglasses . Put those that need to be protected in a watertight pouch or a container that floats.