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Post by Chris on Aug 2, 2006 21:29:35 GMT
Safety Information Remember FLAGS when at the beach;Find the red and yellow flags and swim between them Look at the safety signs Ask a lifeguard for advice Get a friend to swim with you Stick your hand in the air and shout for help if in difficulty Always follow the 4-point water safety code; Spot the dangers - Check out the beach when you arrive
- Take care when bathing and swimming
- Beware of rocks, piers, groynes / breakwaters
- Be aware of dangerous rip currents
Don’t go alone- Swim with a friend – Never go on your own
- Make sure there are other people around – you never know when help might be needed
Take safety advice- Swim where there is a lifeguard on patrol and within a zoned area of red/yellow flags
- Look out for information – warning signs and flags
- Never swim where a sign says not to, or when a red flag is flying
- Listen and take advice from lifeguards
Learn how to help - If you see someone in difficulty, tell somebody, preferably a lifeguard if there is one nearby, or
o Go to the nearest telephone, dial 999 or 112, ask for the coastguard oYou can learn lifesaving and rescue skills
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