Pool safety
Ways to be water safe around home pools
Fence your home pool
Supervise children in or near water
Never leave a child unattended
Ways to be safe at the beach
Always swim on a patrolled beach
Always swim between the red and yellow flags
Read and obey signs
Avoid drifting, identify a reference point
What part of the sun causes the damage to our skin?
Ultra Violet radiation, also known as UV radiation
True or false: Road trauma is the biggest killer of children aged 1-14 years old in Australia
Yes it is True
What is self preservation
To always ensure that rescuers are not placing themselves in danger by performing a rescue
Ways to be water safe around a public pool
Obey Lifeguards
Read pool rules
Keeping clear of the deep end if you are not a confident swimmer
Play safe
Check the depth markings on the poolside
What does the red and yellow flag mean?
Safe swimming zone, and it is a supervised area
What are the 5 ways to protect yourself from the sun?
Slip on protective clothing
Slop on SPF sunscreen
Slap on a board brimmed hat
Seek shade
Slide on sunglasses
What are some major distractions as a pedestrian around the road?
Music/phones
List some rescue equipment that can be used?
Rope
Stick Towel Pole
Esky lid
Garden hose
Life Jacket
Umbrella
What does water safety mean?
The term ‘water safety’ refers to the procedures, precautions and policies associated with safety in, on, and around water, where there is a risk of injury or drowning.
What does a red flag at the beach indicate?
The beach is closed and you should not enter the water
What type of SPF should be used?
SPF 30 and above and should be applied at least 20 minutes before going into the sun
What are the 4 road user groups?
Passenger
Pedestrian
Wheels
Further drivers
What does DRSABCD and explain?
Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Defibrillator
What are the top 3 most affected age groups by drowning
65-74
35-44
25-34
What does the black and white checkered flag mean?
Surfing and boarding is permitted
People at a higher risk of skin cancer are those who?
Have a skin type that is easily damaged by the sun
Spends lots of time outdoors, unprotected
Works outdoors
Has a history of bad sunburns
Has already been diagnosed with skin cancer
Have a large number of moles on their skin
Has a family history of skin cancer
Why should cyclists always signal with hand gestures before turning?
Signalling keeps everyone aware, reduces confusion, and keeps the cyclist safe.
How to perform CPR?
If there are no signs of life, begin CPR immediately following two initial breaths. Complete 30 compressions at a rate of 2 compressions per second
What are some locations and activities that have the most drownings in Australia?
River/Creek
Beachs
Swimming
Boating
How can you spot a rip at the beach?
Deeper coloured water
Fewer breaking waves
A rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters
Anything floating out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves
If the UV index is 11, what precautions should people take? Compared to the UV index 3
UV 11 is classified as extreme, meaning maximum sun protection.
Avoiding outdoor activity between 10 am-3 pm
Using protective measures such as Shade, sunscreen
UV 3 is moderate
Meaning less protection is needed, but it should still be used
A friend is running late and wants to cross on a red light because “there are no cars.”
Explain why this is unsafe, even if no cars seem to be coming.
You should never cross on red because conditions can change instantly
What does emergency care aim to do?
Preserve life
Prevent the casualties, injuries or illnesses from getting worse until professional help arrives
To promote recovery