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Do not run around pools or pool decks.
Do not dive in the water: you might hit
your head and cause serious injury.
Never go swimming alone: no one can help
you if you have difficulties.
Whenever your children are in the water,
you need to be near (within arm's reach).
Never leave a child alone in or near the
water, even on the pool deck.
When it comes to water safety, don't forget
the dangers of a bathtub.
If you don't know the specific rules,
ask a lifeguard or someone who works at
the pool.
How can I tell
if someone is having difficulty in the water?
Look at there facial expression. Are they
scared or staring blindly?
Are they staring at a safe point (edge of
the pool, shore)?
Is there body in a vertical position?
Are they gesticulating, gasping for air?
Are they yelling and waving for help (this
rarely happens!)?
What can I do
to help a person having difficulty in the
water?
Talk to them, calm them down.
Get them to try to swim to a safer place (shallow
part of the pool).
Throw a floatable object.
Get help. Get a lifeguard or call for help.
Don't go in the water if you're not a certified
lifeguard or have not been trained.
What can I do
to ensure my safety in a water park?
Listen to park staff and lifeguards.
Wait for the signal before sliding down the
slide.
Have a buddy, and stay with them all the time.
Slide feet first.
How do I choose a PFD?
Ensure it is approved by the Department of
Transportation.
Choose, red, orange or yellow (so you
can be easily spotted if you are in danger.)
Ensure it fits you properly (make sure
it isn't too big for you).
Ensure it doesn't restrain your movements.
How do
I keep my PFD in good condition?
Rinse it in fresh water and soft soap.
Hang it to dry (not to be put in the washing
machine).
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