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What is the primary reason for supervising young children around water?
What is the primary reason for supervising young children around water?
- To teach them swimming techniques
- To prevent accidents due to a lapse in supervision (correct)
- To ensure they are wearing life jackets
- To keep them entertained while swimming
What should be done when children or inexperienced swimmers are in the water?
What should be done when children or inexperienced swimmers are in the water?
- Ensure an adult stays within arm's reach of them (correct)
- Allow them to swim without supervision
- Encourage them to swim as far from the edge as possible
- Tell them to practice jumping into the deep end
Which of the following is NOT considered a suitable substitute for adult supervision?
Which of the following is NOT considered a suitable substitute for adult supervision?
- Swimming rings (correct)
- Inflatable toys (correct)
- Water wings (correct)
- Life jackets approved by the U.S. Coast Guard
How should children’s swimming abilities influence pool rules?
How should children’s swimming abilities influence pool rules?
What is an important practice before children jump or dive into the water?
What is an important practice before children jump or dive into the water?
What should be actively avoided when supervising children near water?
What should be actively avoided when supervising children near water?
Which phrase describes a dangerous situation related to swimming conditions?
Which phrase describes a dangerous situation related to swimming conditions?
What is a recommended action after swimming in any aquatic environment?
What is a recommended action after swimming in any aquatic environment?
What is one responsibility of the supervisor in a water environment?
What is one responsibility of the supervisor in a water environment?
Which action is NOT advised for a safe swimming environment?
Which action is NOT advised for a safe swimming environment?
When arriving at a water environment, the supervisor should first evaluate which of the following?
When arriving at a water environment, the supervisor should first evaluate which of the following?
What type of protection is part of a drowning prevention strategy?
What type of protection is part of a drowning prevention strategy?
Which of the following is an important knowledge area for a supervising adult?
Which of the following is an important knowledge area for a supervising adult?
What should be known before calling for emergency help?
What should be known before calling for emergency help?
What is one benefit of learning how to swim?
What is one benefit of learning how to swim?
What is a crucial method to ensure safety while monitoring children in water?
What is a crucial method to ensure safety while monitoring children in water?
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Basic Water Safety Rules
- Supervision is essential: A responsible adult should always watch children in or around water, regardless of whether a lifeguard is present.
- Designated Areas Only: Only swim in designated areas and under the supervision of a qualified lifeguard when possible.
- Adult Supervision: An adult should stay within arm's reach of young children and weak swimmers, regardless of their swimming ability.
- Life Jackets: Inexperienced swimmers and young children should wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. Devices like water wings, swim rings, and inflatable toys cannot substitute for adult supervision.
- Rules and Safety: Facilities should post clear rules. Read and follow them, and teach them to children.
- Buddy System: Always swim with a partner or as a pair.
- Depth Check: Check the water depth before diving or jumping in.
- Avoiding Hazards: Stay away from drains, pipes, and other openings to avoid entrapment. Look for potential hazards before entering the water.
- Food and Gum: Do not eat or chew gum while swimming.
- Shower: Shower before and after swimming in any body of water (pool, river, lake, ocean).
- Dangerous Toos: Be cautious of "dangerous toos": too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, and too much strenuous activity.
Supervision Requirements
- Mature and Knowledgeable: Supervisors should be developmentally mature, able to establish rules, and know how to respond to emergencies, including water rescues.
- Communication: Everyone being supervised should know who is in charge.
- Area Evaluation: The supervisor should evaluate the area upon arrival, identifying lifeguard stations, designated swim areas, emergency contact methods, and potential hazards.
- Potential Hazards: Be aware of currents, uneven bottoms, objects underwater, other water activities (motorboats, etc.)
Drowning Prevention - Circle of Safety
- Constant Attention: Provide close and constant attention to children in or near water.
- Fencing Pools: Secure pools and spas with 4-sided fencing.
- Swimming Skills: Learn swimming and water safety survival skills.
- Life Jackets: Wear a life jacket when boating and when swimming if a poor swimmer.
- Lifeguarded Areas: Swim in lifeguarded areas.
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