Open water swimming – don’t pay with your life for a quick dip
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Especially when the sun is shining, it can be tempting to go open water swimming in reservoirs, lakes, rivers or any other bodies of water… but remember, if there’s a “no swimming” sign then it’s there for a reason – don’t pay with your life for a quick dip.
Too many lives are lost each year due to open water swimming in prohibited areas. Within the last few days alone, the media have covered a handful of tragic accidents. Here at EP Risk Consultancy, we say enough is enough.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), a drowning prevention charity, remind us of our responsibility to know and teach the Water Safety Code.
STOP AND THINK
- Take time to assess your surroundings.
- Look for the dangers and follow local signs or advice.
STAY TOGETHER
- When around water always go with friends or family.
- Swim at a lifeguarded venue.
CALL 999 IN AN EMERGENCY
- Ask for the Fire and Rescue Service when inland and the Coastguard if at the coast.
- Don’t enter the water to rescue somebody.
FLOAT
- If you fall in or become tired then stay calm, float on your back and call for help.
- Throw something that floats to somebody that has fallen in.
As always, should you like to discuss this article in further detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team.
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