At SwimJim, teaching people to swim isn't just a job for us. We genuinely desire to help as many people as possible enjoy their time in the water safely. To support this goal, we've provided our top 10 water safety rules/tips to help you stay safe and have a great time the next time you’re in the water.
Never Swim Alone
Always ensure someone watches you when you swim, even adults.
Learn to Swim
Children should start swimming lessons at six months. Adults who don’t know how should learn to swim too.
Parents and caregivers should get certified in CPR and first aid. Always keep a phone ready in case of emergencies.
Look Out for Others
Always swim with a buddy. Call for help if someone is in trouble, but never attempt a rescue alone.
Pack a Life Jacket
Bring Coast Guard-approved life jackets to the beach, lake, or pool party. Never rely on inflatable floaties and toys, which are designed for entertainment, not life-saving.
Ensure the Water is Safe
Check if the water is clear and if you can see the drain at the bottom of the pool. Ensure someone responsible is watching.
Check the Pool
Ensure the pool has a fence and a working gate that stays shut, and a weight-bearing pool cover. Without these, children or pets can easily fall in and drown. Identify the lifeguard or supervisor.
"Reach and Throw - Don't Go!"
Never try to save anyone by jumping in yourself; then, two people are at risk. Throw something that floats or use a pole to reach them. Yell for help and call 911.
Never Dive in Shallow Water
Ask the lifeguard or a parent where it is safe to dive. Don’t dive if there’s no one to ask.
Obey Pool and Water Safety Rules
No running, eating, gum, or glass containers. Exit the pool at the first sign of thunderstorms or lightning. If there is no lifeguard or supervising adult, wait to swim.
No running, eating, gum, or glass containers. Exit the pool at the first sign of thunderstorms or lightning. If there is no lifeguard or supervising adult, wait to swim.
Always swim in a lifeguarded area. Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water. Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers, including four-sided fencing. Learn swimming and water safety survival skills.
Safety starts with the employee. Never walk past unsafe acts or conditions. Never remove, bypass or modify a safety device without authorisation. Never enter a delineated hazardous area without authorisation.
Wear your life jacket. Obey all hazard signs. Swim in safe or designated areas only and by a lifeguard. Beware of drop-offs into deep water. Watch for hidden debris, rapid currents, and slippery rocks.
Definition. A principle or regulation governing actions, procedures or devices intended to lower the occurrence or risk of injury, loss and danger to persons, property or the environment.
Always swim with a buddy, never swim alone. Know your swimming limits and stay within them. Don't try to keep up with a stronger skilled swimmer or encourage others to keep up with you. Swim in supervised areas only.
Never swim alone. Swim only in designated areas and areas supervised by a lifeguard. Set up specific swimming rules for each member of your family or group based on swimming abilities. Closely supervise children in, on or around the water, even when a lifeguard is present.
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