6 Water Safety Tips to Help Save a Life this Summer | American Red Cross
WEBMay 26, 2021 · Keep these six water safety tips in mind: Provide Constant Adult Supervision — Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present. Don’t just drop kids off. Avoid distracting activities such as checking email or social media. Learn to Swim — No …
How to stay safe while swimming this summer : NPR
WEBJul 26, 2024 · NPR's Life Kit has water safety tips to keep young swimmers safe this summer. ... Now, some tips on how to stay safe at the summer pool party or lake cookout. After all, drowning is the No. 1 ...
Water Safety | American Red Cross
WEBEmploy layers of protection including barriers to prevent access to water, life jackets, and close supervision of children to prevent drowning. Know what to do in a water emergency – including how to help someone in trouble in the water safely, call for …
20 Steps to Help You Stay Safe this Summer | American Red Cross
WEBMay 22, 2023 · 1. Be well rested and alert, use your seat belts, observe speed limits and follow the rules of the road. 2. If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a driver who won’t drink. 3. Avoid distractions such as cell phones. 4. Use caution in work zones. There are lots of construction projects underway. 5.
Water safety tips to prevent drowning this summer | CNN
WEBJun 19, 2021 · Knowing how to stay safe around water and what to do in case of an emergency can prevent people from drowning, said Stephanie Shook, senior aquatics manager for the American Red Cross. Here are...
Summer Swim Safety | Drowning Prevention | CDC
WEBSummer Swim Safety | Drowning Prevention | CDC. At a glance. Drowning is preventable. Follow these key prevention tips: learn how to swim and teach children how to swim, supervise children closely and constantly when they are in or near water, properly fence home swimming pools, and wear a properly fitted life jacket. Leading cause of death.
10 Swimming Safety Tips to Follow This Summer | Everyday Health
WEBJul 21, 2022 · 1. Before Heading to the Beach or a Public Pool, Do Your Research. Many public pools and beaches will share lifeguard hours online and note if there isn't one on duty. Check your destination's...
Water safety: 6 tips for a safer summer | Olympic Medical Center
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Stay close and alert. Avoid distractions, like reading, using the phone, or consuming alcohol or drugs. Assign a water watcher. If you're in a group, rotate who will keep an eye on the kids. Even if the area has lifeguards, don't rely solely on them. Take swimming lessons—they save lives.
Water Safety Tips for This Summer | USA Swimming
WEBMay 15, 2021 · Wear a Life Jacket. Anyone participating in any boating, paddling or towed water sport regardless of swimming ability (in particular preschool-aged children, those 5 years and younger, who are not protected by touch supervision) in pool or open water situations should wear a Coast Guard-approved lifejacket.
6 Water Safety Tips to Help Save a Life This Summer
WEBMay 31, 2022 · As you enjoy time in and around water this summer, keep these six water safety tips in mind: Capable & Constant Supervision: Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present. Don’t just drop kids off. Avoid distracting activities, such as checking email or …
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