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Listen to the lifeguards.

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Keep safe with lifevests.

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Signal for help if in trouble.

A few tips that could Save Your Life
  1. Take safety advice
    1. Choose a swimming pool or beach where lifeguards are on duty.
    2. Read and obey the signs.
    3. Listen to the LIFEGUARDS and follow their advice.
    4. Find out when and where it is safe to swim.
    5. Look for signs or flags telling you where it is safe to swim.
    6. Never swim where a sign or flag says not to.

  1. Spot the dangers
    1. Don't swim or surf directly after a meal.
    2. Don't swim or surf under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    3. Know your physical and mental limits.
    4. Never run or dive into unknown water. Even if you have checked before, conditions can change.
    5. If you get into trouble in the water, don't panic. Raise your arm for help, float and wait for assistance.

  2. SLIP-SLAP-SLOP Sun Safety
    1. SLIP on a tee shirt and other clothes on land and in the water
    2. SLAP on a hat
    3. SLOP on some sun cream

  3. Keep children safe
    1. Ensure that whenever children are near water, they always take extra care.
    2. Keep warm and safety equipment where necessary.
    3. Always make sure you know where your children are going, who they are with and when they will be back.
    4. Never let children go swimming, fishing or boating on their own.
    5. If your child goes alone, there will be nobody to help if they get in trouble in the water.
    6. Ensure they go with a friend. Even if they can't help out, they can go and get help.
    7. Children should never fool around or run beside water - they might trip and fall in.
    8. Advise children to take care on the riverbank - it can be slippery or crumble.
    9. Encourage children to keep away from the edge of canals - the water is often very deep.
    10. Beware of locks and weirs - the water flows very quickly.

  4. If you see someone in trouble in the water, here's how you can help.
    1. Keep calm and think before you act.
    2. Try to get help - shout "help, help" as loud as you can.
    3. Reach out with a stick, a pole, a towel or clothing to pull the person to the edge of the water, lie down and hold onto something to make sure you don't get pulled in.
    4. If you can't reach the person and no-one comes when you shout for help, find the nearest telephone and ring 999 or 112 (911 in USA).
    5. Never jump into the water yourself.