WATER

SAFETY
PRESENTED BY GROUP 4
INTRODUCTION
Enjoying the moment with lots of water activities may sound great
but swimming is risky since it involves propelling the body to water.
Of course, you don’t want to risk life just to have a moment of
enjoyment.
Now, this module will help you to take note of safety tips before,
during and after swimming. It is very important to know the
different safety measures before conducting any swimming
activity because accident may happen anytime and anywhere.

Hazard and Safety

Measures/Risks of
Swimming.
The general rules of swimming are concerned mostly with the
safety of the participants. Most pools and public swimming areas
post regulations that are designed to protect swimmers. Swimmers
may neglect to observe these rules because they do not understand
the reasons for their existence. Clarification of the “whys” of these
rules might serve to improve both your interest in and willingness to
observe them, and your efforts to see that others follow them as well.
Learn to swim well from a
competent instructor.
Why? Skill in swimming is the most effective way to save your life in a
threatening situation involving water. A competent instructor can teach
you skills, knowledge, and techniques that will help you deal appropriately
with emergencies.

Never swim alone, regardless

of your skill or experience.
Why? That one time you are alone is when you might get a cramp, slip, be
knocked unconscious, or meet with some unexpected problem that you
cannot solve alone or that keeps you from seeking necessary assistance.
Do not overestimate your
ability.
Why? Someone dares you to swim to an island in the middle of the lake.
You are a strong swimmer, but when an unexpected storm comes up the
waves are too much for you, or once you get out there, you are too tired to
get back. There is always another day to surf, and the added safety factor
of swimming long distances with a boat may keep you alive to do it again.

Never depend on air-filled

flotation devices.
Why? Deep-water swimming should be done by capable swimmers or
under strict observation by an instructor while learning. If you are not able
to take care of yourself under all unexpected circumstances, stay in the
shallow area.
Observe regulations involving
limitations in swimming areas.
Why? Lakes and oceans are marked with buoys to limit the safe swimming
areas by experts who have screened the currents, undertows and marine
life that may be harmful. The swimmer who has been caught in kelp will
stay out of that area. Being caught in overwhelming waves or currents
however, might not let you have a second chance. Stay in the swimming
area provided.

Always look before you jump

or dive into a pool.
Why? Of course, none of us wants to jump on anyone, and diving on
someone might prove fatal. In addition to these factors, it is terribly
annoying to a beginner or an older person to be splashed or dunked as a
result of horseplay.
Only one diver on the board at
one time.
Why? It is lots of fun to break the spring of a friend who is about to take off
into a “cannon ball” causing him to land little hard, but if you stand on the
board when a novice is diving, that person might fall on the board or the
deck and be severely injured.

No running on the pool deck.

Why? This one should be obvious; the pool deck is slippery when wet.

Shower before entering and

after leaving the pool.
Why? Here the concern is more for cleaning and common decency than
safety.
 EMERGENCY
ACTION STEPS
AND PLAN

 These are the

Whistle procedures for
reacting to and
Cadences - communicating
situations that
arise on the deck.
 One Blast:
Used to get the attention of a guest or another
guard. Call the guest over to enforce a rule. It is
difficult to hear across the pool.
Two Blasts:
Used when a guard is performing a rescue. When this
happens, all other guards must stand up in their chairs
and be sure to cover the area of the guard performing
the rescue. Be alert for a call to assist.
Three Blasts:
Used when a guard is getting out of the chair and
needs assistance by other guards. The closest guard
is to assist in the situation; all other guards remain
standing in chairs and cover area of guards
performing the rescue. If the situation is serious or if
more assistance is necessary, it may require
evacuation of the swimmers from the pool (i.e. neck &
back injury).
One Long Blast:
Clears the pool. When you hear a whistle,
look towards the whistle to define your
role in assisting in the emergency.
Additional also, during an accident a brief
assessment of the situation be made in case of an
accident. The few seconds it takes to check the
injured person will assure appropriate action can be
taken. If a person has sustained a neck or back injury
such as falling from water skis or in a springboard
diving mishap, more severe injury can be caused by
moving the victim unnecessarily.
A brief assessment
will provide correct
treatment or
appropriate contact 1. Briefly assess the situation; Check pulse and
of professional aid
breathing. Do not move the victim if there is any
with a minimum loss
of time. When an possibility of neck or back injury.
accident occurs, keep
the following steps in
2. Send someone for help; most areas respond to
mind: the 911 emergency number.
3. Administer CPR if the victim has no pulse and
you are certified. It is highly recommended that
every adult become certified in administering
both mouth to mouth resuscitation and CPR.
4. Administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if the person has
stopped breathing. Never administer artificial respiration to
someone who is breathing. Ask the victim if he or she is “OK”.

5. Treat for shock. Keep the victim warm. Elevate feet if the victim
can be moved and there is no injury to the head. Do not change
the position of a person who has neck or back injury unless death
is imminent if you do not move them.
In the event of an emergency, incident which needs a single guard
rescue;
 1. Recognize emergency and act
2. whistle blasts
3. Proceed with rescue

In the event of 4. Other guards stand and provide

backup and coverage.
an emergency, 5. Remain alert for signal for additional
help in rescue.
incident which 6. Supervisor moves to area to assist and
to call EMS if necessary.
needs a single 7. Equipment Room Staff Member

guard rescue; notified and designated to meet EMS.

8. Witnesses interviewed, reports
completed by Supervisor.
9. Equipment checked and replaced.
10. Lifeguard returns to duty.
11. Supervisor completes corrective action,
notifies GA & Director.
 Nutrition and Skin
Care
NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SWIMMERS
A Proper eating program is just important to an
elite athlete’s success as their training program.
Think of your body as a car. The food and drink
you consume are fuel. High-level athletes are like
finely tuned cars that require high quality fuel to
achieve optimal performance. Putting low quality
fuel into your body can lead to poor health and
sub-par performance.
STAY HYDRATED
Your body is more than 60% water and your muscles depend on
water to function properly. A dehydrated body cannot train or compete
at its peak. Drink enough so that your urine looks like pale lemonade or
apple juice and so that you are urinating frequently throughout the
day.

FUEL UP BEFORE TRAINING

Focus on eating lean proteins, fruits and vegetables and whole
grains to ensure that your body isr prepared for training. Do not to go
into a trainings session with an empty fuel tank. Eat a meal 3-4 hours or
a snack 1-2 hours before exercise.
BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Choose foods that are high in antioxidants such as fruits and
vegetables to help keep your immune system healthy and reduce the
amount of free radicals that your body builds up during high intensity
training. Choose more colorful fruits and vegetables such as blueberries,
strawberries, kiwis, oranges, broccoli, carrots and sweet potatoes.

LIMITS FATS
Saturated and Trans fats can cause inflammation which is the exact
opposite of what elite athletes need. Stay away from foods that are
processed or fried, and higher fat meats like chicken wings, bologna
and pastrami. Choose non-inflammatory unsaturated fats such as
olives, avocados, nuts, seeds, and salmon.
 EAT TO RECOVER
Choose carbohydrate rich foods with some protein within 30-60 minutes of
finishing a training session to help your body recover faster. Good choices
of food after workout includes: peanut butter sandwich
(half or whole), carton of chocolate milk, or a bowl of
cereal with milk or yogurt.
THE SWIMMER’S GUIDE TO SKINCARE
There's nothing wrong about being conscious in your
body especially you're a blooming adult. So, how can you
protect your skin from drying effect of pool water? its's
partly about minimizing how much chlorine and other
irritants your skin absorbs, moisturize well in advance
and always shower before a swim. ( Because obviously,
contact to chlorine is evidently unavoidable especially in
private pools.) More generally you'll want to take good
care of yourself. Very hot showers and bath are not your
friend so lower down their temperature; and make sure
to drink plenty of water throughout your day especially if
you're planning a dip. Below are some tips!

EXPOLIATION
A little exfoliation can go a long way when it comes to keeping skin soft this might
be courtesy of an exfoliating mitten, , an oil-based salt scrub. Whatever your
favored method, pay special attention to your knees and elbows as these can be
your driest areas. Your newly smooth skin cleaned of dead cells will be more
ready to absorb moisturizer.

OVERNIGHT SKIN MASK

When it comes to beating dry skin, the overnight mask is a real heavyweight. Go for
one with hydrating properties and slather on a generous layer before bed. Tip: You
might want to put a towel over your pillow to avoid moisturizing more than your
face.

USE OF LEMON
Ever find your knees look a little discolored? Try rubbing them with half a lemon to ease
dryness and dark patches
 CHOOSE A MOISTURIZER THAT
WORKS FOR YOU
Any quality moisturizer will hydrate skin and, while you’re in the pool, act as a
barrier to the chlorinated water. Products containing antioxidants such as
vitamin C and E score major points for swimmers. And don’t forget: If you’re
likely to catch the sun, opt for moisturizers with a high SPF factor.

KNOW WHAT CAN SOOTHE ECZEMA

AND SENSITIVE SKIN
A thick layer of emollient cream will lend you a protective barrier while
swimming. Then as soon as you’ve hit land again, wash using a fragrance-free
shower gel and chase this with a moisturizer. If the eczema is on your hands or
feet, you could try an intensive moisturizing treatment. Apply this at bedtime
before pulling on a pair of cotton gloves or socks to wear overnight.
 CHOOSE PROPER MAKE-UP IF NECESSARY
Can swimmers wear a make-up? Yes. A little make-up can be worn if chosen
carefully. To cover blemishes and imperfections, make-up artist Linda Hay
recommends a CC cream or a tinted moisturizer, especially those containing
SPF if you’ll be exposed to any sun rays. In terms of blushers and eye shadows,
it’s best to find cream-textured ones as these beat powders when it comes to
resisting water.

SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING AND AFTER

LEAVING THE POOL
When do you need to shower? You need to shower before entering and after leaving the
pool. If you shower before a swim, your skin being wet will mean it’ll absorb less chlorine.
Wash thoroughly afterwards too although, be warned, using very hot water will strip away
your skin’s natural oils. Turn down the heat and go for a moisturizing shower cream
before patting your skin dry. It’s then wise to work in your lotion straightaway – by
moisturizing when your skin is still moist you’ll help the product to soak in better.
THANK YOU!