Water SafetyWater Safety

Aims

• Learn the water safety code that helps protect people from the dangers in and around water

• Learn how to recognise hazards and assess risks

• Know what to do in an emergency situation: Stop, Think, Assess, Call (STAC)

Activity Sheet 1

1: Are there areas of water where you live, think of some examples.

2: Name 3 water based activities.

3: What are the hazards associated with these activities?

Why Drowning Accidents Happen

• Ignorance or disregard of danger.

• Unrealistic idea about open water swimming.

• Unfamiliar surroundings.

• Lack of competent supervision.

• Unprotected access to danger.

• Victims inability to save themselves or be rescued.

Play Movie – Water Safety

Group Activity - Question Sheets

• Spot the dangers• Take safety advice• Don’t go alone• Learn how to help

The Water Safety Code

• S - STOP, look around and listen to see exactly what

has happened.

• T - THINK ‘Safety’ and decide where the dangers are.

• A - ASSESS the incident and decide what is important

e.g. serious injuries, unsafe location.

• C - CALL 999 try and stay calm until the emergency services arrive.

• I know the water safety code.

• I know what to do in an emergency situation.

• I can identify at least 2 hazards near rivers.

Review of Learning