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Water safety refers to the procedures, precautions and policies associated with safety in, on, and around bodies of water , where there is a risk of injury or drowning. It has applications in several occupations, sports, and many recreational activities.
The scope of water safety covers many aquatic related topics such as:
Swimming Lessons, Water Aerobics, Water Rehabilitation.
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddling (SUP), pedal boats, or any small human-powered watercraft propelled by the action of pedals turning a paddle wheel.
Surfing, Kite Surfing, Wake Surfing, Body Boarding, Knee Boarding, Skimboarding (or skimming ), Surf Matting (riding inflatable mats), and Using Foils.
Boating, Sailing, Marinas, Cruise Ships, Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Water Skiing, Waterboarding, All things Maritime Commerce related.
Recreational & Competitive Swimming, Water Polo, Synchronize Swimming, and Diving, Open Water Swimming.
Underwater Hockey, Kayak Water Polo, Any Recreational Aquatic Games or those performed over or going through any body of water.
Kayak/SUP Fishing, SUP Yoga, Fishing.
Scuba Diving, Free Diving, Snorkeling.
Rivers, Lakes, Beach, Oceans, Ditch Canals.
Residential/Commercial Swimming Pool Management, Safety Operations and Water Disinfection.
Water Parks, Amusement Parks, Hotels, Recreation Aquatic Facilities.
Lifeguarding, Lifesaving, Water Rescues.
Drowning can happen to any family. It is quick, and it’s silent. Unfortunately, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 1-14, and is a leading cause of unintentially injury death among teens 5 to 19 years of age.* In 2017, drowning claimed the lives of almost 1000 US children younger than 20 years. We can help lower these rates and prevent tragedies, if the medical community, law enforcement, aquatic staff, parents, educators, and policy-makers work together to implement safety measures and solutions to keep everyone, specially our children be safe in and around the water. The Water Safety Magazine will continue to do its part to promote water safety and play an important role in the prevention of drownings.
The Water Safety Magazine teamed up with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as a Safety Leader for the PoolSafely Campaign , and continues to create collaborations with many other partnerships in an effort to advocate for drowning prevention and water safety.
Playing in or around the water – whether swimming, boating, diving, for recreation, or participating in any water sports can be fun and rewarding. But it can also be dangerous, especially for children. Being safe can help prevent injuries and drowning.
To stay safe in the water:
Implement layers of protection such as barriers (pool fences) to prevent access to water, the use of life jackets, and pay close supervision of children to prevent drowning.
Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating
Always wear a life jacket whenever you’re in a boat.
Don’t swim alone, or in bad weather.
Learn CPR.
Learn to swim and teach your children how to swim.
Always supervise your children when they are in or around the water, including tubs.
Always make safety a priority if you own a swimming pool.
Learn how these simple Safety Steps can save lives in and around swimming pools and spas.
Watch educational videos about water safety.
Learn how some parents are making a difference in drowning prevention through their own personal stories and experiences in our MOM’s And DAD’s On A Mission section .
Visit the You & Your Pool section to learn some tips for swimming pool maintenance.
Learn more about The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act) , that was enacted by Congress and signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007.
From PoolSafely this tip card provides tips to consumers and anyone concerned about the increasing number of portable pools and how easily they can sometimes be accessed by small children.
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From The U.S. Coast Guard, everything you need to know about choosing the correct life jacket for your child.
From PoolSafely these guidelines cover fences, gates, audible alarms for doors with access to pools, and power safety covers.
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This is very good information! To be safe takes knowledge, direction , information, training and so much more! Safety is a way of living! Knowing how to swim is just the beginning of been safe around water. It is so good to have a magazine that encompasses different aspects and point of views! ~ Frances Cabrera
Water Safety Magazine focuses on drowning prevention, and being safe in and around water. The mission is to educate, inform, have fun, and save lives.
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