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Are you SeaSmart?
During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather,
increasing numbers of children put themselves at risk of drowning.
In 2002 167 people drowned in rivers or streams and 87 people
drowned in the sea. To keep yourself safe, when you are in, on or
beside water.
- Spot the dangers
- Always go with a friend
- Find and read the safety signs and flags
- Emergency! Stick your hand up and shout, tell a lifeguard or
dial 999 for the Coastguard.
Click on the links below to find out more:
Find out the facts about water safety:
http://www.rospa.com/leisuresafety/water/
Learn more about being
SeaSmart
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/seasmart-home
Test your water safety knowledge and try out the Water Wise
Quiz
http://www.rospa.com/leisuresafety/resources/quiz.htm
Visit the BBC website First Aid section
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid_action/es_drown.shtml
The Safety in the Water Scenario at Tendring Crucial Crew 2005
was provided by HM Coastguard.
Details of the scenario provider are below:
Contact: Mr
Colin Ingram
Organisation: HM Coastguard
Address: Clacton Sector Office, Martello Bay,
Hastings Avenue,
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1BW
Telephone: 01255 423595
Website:
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/ |