The 4 point safety code

Spot the dangers, Take Advice, Don’t go it alone & Learn how to help if you see someone in trouble.

 

  1. Spot the dangers
    1. SURF – Waves can knock you over and hold you under the water.
    2. CURRENTS – Rips and currents can take you out to sea. Calm water can mean strong currents.
    3. ROCKS – Rocks can be hidden under water. You can slip, fall and hurt yourself.
    1. WEATHER – The sun can burn your skin. The cold makes it hard to swim.
    2. Take advice
    3. Listen to Lifeguards
    4. Red and Yellow flags – Swimmers and bodyboarders between these.
    5. Black and White flags – surf craft only between these.
    6. Red flags – DANGER – No one is allowed in the sea.
    1. Keep an eye out for other signs and notices.
    2. Don’t go it alone
    3. Don’t go in the sea on your own.
    1. Always stay in sight of friends and family on the beach.
    2. Learn how to help if you see someone in trouble
    3. Tell a lifeguard if there is one, or
    4. Dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.
    5. use rescue equipment safely.
  1. never go into the sea to rescue someone.

 
 

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