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Beach and pool safety tips to remember
You never know when you may need to assist someone in need.
Plan on spending your time at the pool or at the beach these holidays?
Below are some tips from ER24 to keep in mind to prevent drowning:
- Remember that anyone, including people who can swim, are at risk of drowning. Avoid taking risks and being overconfident.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol if you plan on swimming or if you are supervising others who are swimming. Remember that alcohol impairs movement and thinking.
- Children must always be supervised while around water or if swimming. Never allow a child to swim without adult supervision.
- Keep your pool covered with an approved safety/pool net when not in use. It is a good idea to put a fence around your pool if it is not fenced.
- Never dive into or act recklessly around a pool. Remember that you could easily fall or slip into the water and get injured.
- Do not swim far out into the ocean. You may struggle due to fatigue or get swept away. Swim in designated areas.
- Wear a life jacket especially when participating in water sports.
- Never swim alone.
- It is vital that you learn first aid and CPR. You never know when you may need to assist someone in need.
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