Things
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1. Spot the dangers.
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Make sure that whenever you are near
water, you always take extra care.
• Ensure you never fool around or run
beside water - you might trip and fall in.
• We advise you to take care on the riverbank - it can be
slippery or crumble.
• Always keep away from the edge of canals - the
water is often very deep.
• Be weary of locks and weirs - the water often flows very quickly.
2. Take safety advice.
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Make sure you choose a swimming pool or beach where
there are lifeguards on duty.
• Never disobey lifeguards at the seaside - find
out when and where it is safe to swim.
• Always look for signs or flags telling you where it is safe to swim.
3. Go with friends.
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Always make sure you know where you are going,
and when your going to be back.
• Never go swimming, fishing or boating on their
own.
• If you go alone, there will be
nobody to help if you get in trouble in the water.
• Ensure they go with a friend. Even if they can't help out, they
can go and get help.
4. Learn how to help.
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If you see someone in trouble in the
water, here's how you can help.
• Keep calm and think before you act.
• Try to get help - shout "help, help" as loud as you
can.
• Reach out with a stick, a pole, a towel or clothing to pull the
person to the edge of the water - lie down and hold onto something to make
sure you don't get pulled in.
• If you can't reach the person and no-one comes when you shout
for help, find the nearest telephone and ring 999.
• Never jump into the water yourself.
James May 05
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