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Beach Safety
Remember FLAGS when at the beach
F ind the red and yellow flags and swim between them
L ook at the safety signs
A sk a lifeguard for advice
G et a friend to swim with you
S tick 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
- Go to the nearest telephone, dial 999 or 112, ask for the coastguard
- You can learn lifesaving andrescue skills
Call 0800 328 0600 for beach safety information and advice or visit the RNLI Beach Safety Web Site.
