Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional deaths worldwide, majority of which are children aged between 1 and 14. Drowning can be really abrupt; people often don't realize it's happening until it's too late. Adults must exercise extra caution when taking children out for a swim at the beach or the pool as a small child slipping into a water unsupervised can lead to a fatality. Train your lifeguards to make an impact on rescue outcomes by using our industry-leading Pool Rescue Manikin for simulating realistic drowning and rescue scenarios: https://lnkd.in/dcTvQrHT #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #PoolRescue #WaterRescue #Lifeguard
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Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Today I ask, what are you doing to prevent drownings? Are you enrolling kids in swimming lessons? Are you providing community with drowning prevention education? Let’s all work together to continue to educate and prevent tradgedy!
Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years. Every year, an estimated 236,000 people drown. In Australia, hundreds of families lose loved ones to drowning every year. Today, Thursday 25th July on World Drowning Prevention Day, join Royal Life Saving and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria to take action to prevent drowning: 💧 Enrol in swimming lessons 💧 Supervise children 💧 Check pool fence and gate 💧 Avoid alcohol and drugs around water 💧 Wear a lifejacket 💧 Know the conditions 💧 Become a pool lifeguard 💧 Learn CPR 💧 Become a swim teacher Every small step we individually take can help save lives. For further details on how you can be part of World Drowning Prevention Day visit: https://buff.ly/3rn2VVX
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With temperatures rising, adults and kids relax and find fun in swimming pools. However, it's essential to prioritize safety at all times. Here is a reminder to keep these pool safety tips in mind: 👉 Always supervise children near pools, ensuring they're within arm's reach. 👉 Learn CPR techniques and basic water rescue skills. 👉 Install barriers such as fences and alarms to prevent unauthorized access. 👉 Avoid distractions like phones or reading when supervising swimmers. 👉 Regularly inspect pool equipment for any hazards or malfunctions. Remember, prevention is key when it comes to pool-related accidents! Let's ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for everyone. https://lnkd.in/egTCdsMn #WurtzelLaw #PersonalInjury #PersonalInjuryLawyer #PersonalInjuryAttorney #PoolSafety #SlipAndFall #InjuryAttorney
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Pools are SO much fun, but can also be dangerous for non-swimmers including adults, children and animals. Consider a safety cover to ease your worries in the off-season and greatly reduce the risk of an accident. https://bit.ly/3Ls6rsb #poolsupplies #poolcovers #poolsafety #poolcare #poolstore #safetycovers #poolsafetycovers #meshpoolcovers
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With temperatures rising, adults and kids relax and find fun in swimming pools. However, it's essential to prioritize safety at all times. Here is a reminder to keep these pool safety tips in mind: 👉 Always supervise children near pools, ensuring they're within arm's reach. 👉 Learn CPR techniques and basic water rescue skills. 👉 Install barriers such as fences and alarms to prevent unauthorized access. 👉 Avoid distractions like phones or reading when supervising swimmers. 👉 Regularly inspect pool equipment for any hazards or malfunctions. Remember, prevention is key when it comes to pool-related accidents! Let's ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for everyone. https://lnkd.in/eWwXUgTh #WurtzelLaw #PersonalInjury #PersonalInjuryLawyer #PersonalInjuryAttorney #PoolSafety #SlipAndFall #InjuryAttorney
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#Wateractivities, from swimming to boating, offer great enjoyment but also come with risks. According to the CDC, there are about 4,000 unintentional drownings in the United States each year, including boating-related incidents, averaging 11 deaths per day. Additionally, for every child who dies from #drowning, another eight receive emergency department care for non-fatal drowning incidents. To ensure a memorable and safe experience: 👉🏽 It's crucial to follow safety guidelines 👉🏽 Wear life jackets 👉🏽 Supervise children 👉🏽 Be mindful of water conditions. 😎 Train your workforce about Summer Safety: https://lnkd.in/eCr4vmPp ⬇️ Download a FREE Microlearning Topical Overview on us ✅: https://lnkd.in/gjY7EYTK #safetytraining #safetyawareness #trainingsolutions
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As pool season kicks off, remember safety comes first! Always supervise children in and around the water and keep rescue equipment handy. For more tips on pool safety, click here to read through this helpful State Farm article. #StateFarm #SummerSafety #PoolSafety #NationalSafetyMonth https://lnkd.in/eZt4nv62
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This Water Safety Month, the Haines City Fire Department encourages everyone to adopt the National Drowning Prevention Alliance's layers of protection. These critical measures are designed to enhance safety and prevent drowning around water: 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀: Ensure your pool is surrounded by fencing with self-closing and self-latching gates. Alarms on gates, doors, and windows can alert you if someone accesses the pool area unexpectedly. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Maintain active, focused adult supervision at all times when children are in or near water. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Promote swimming skills and water safety education among all family members and ensure everyone knows how to swim well. 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: Equip all inexperienced swimmers and guests with life jackets when swimming in pools or natural bodies of water. 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Familiarize yourself with basic water rescue techniques and ensure that life-saving devices such as life rings and a first aid kit are accessible near your swimming area. Implementing these layers of protection can make a significant difference in maintaining a safe water environment. Let’s take the steps needed to ensure our community enjoys a safe and fun Water Safety Month! For more information on how to properly perform CPR see the link below. https://lnkd.in/dnkvfwS #HainesCity #HainesCityFire #WaterSafetyMonth #DrowningPrevention #SafeSwimming
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This past May, a heartbreaking incident in Arizona highlighted the critical need for enhanced pool safety measures. A father found his three-year-old twin girls drowned in their backyard swimming pool, despite the family's brave attempts at CPR. Tragically, the twins were pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Accidental drownings like this one are devastating and often preventable. As we reflect on this tragedy, it's essential to emphasize the importance of pool alarms (Lifebuoy Pool Alarms) and safety fences. These measures can serve as vital lines of defense, providing parents and guardians with additional time to react in emergencies. Investing in pool safety equipment is not just a precaution—it's a commitment to safeguarding our loved ones. Let's spread awareness and encourage the adoption of pool safety measures in our communities. #poolalarm #lifebuoypoolalarms #swimmingpool #poolsafetyawareness #pool #swimmingpool #watertechnology #watersafety #poolfence
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On World Drowning Prevention Day, let's unite to raise awareness and collaborate to prevent drownings. By acquiring swimming and water safety skills, supervising children around water, wearing life jackets, installing pool barriers and alarms, knowing CPR, and being aware of natural water hazards, we can have a positive impact. Remember, "Anyone can drown, no one should." #DrowningPreventionDay
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