SUN SAFETY
Name 3 things you need to bring to the beach to protect you from the sun?
What are: sunscreen, hat, water, staff t-shirt, sunglasses
TRUE OR FALSE
If you see a swimmer in distress, shout for help, reach or throw a rescue or flotation device, and call 9-1-1 if needed.
what is: TRUE
What is a Risk Assessment?
What is: A risk assessment form for a kids' summer camp out trip is a document used to identify, evaluate, and manage potential hazards or risks that could affect the safety and well-being of children during out-trips.
A camper twists their ankle at the playground. What type of incident is this?
What is: An injury incident
What can happen when you get too much sun?
What is: sun burn, dehydration, sick later in life
How quickly can someone drown?
What is: 15 seconds
What is the goal of a Risk Assessment?
What is: The goal is to ensure that all possible dangers are anticipated and minimized to keep the kids safe.
When should you write the incident report after an incident occurs?
What is: as soon as possible, ideally within the same day
What are UV rays? Why are they dangerous?
What is: energy called ultraviolet
What is: they can burn our skin, cause wrinkles, and even lead to serious health problems like skin cancer.
What is the # 1 thing you can do to prevent children from drowning when you are at the beach, pool, or near any type of water.
What is: Active supervision
With active supervision most drownings can be prevented
What do the trip details entail?
What information should you include about the people involved?
What is full name, age, program, and role (child/staff/parent/the public)
When is peak heat time? (What period of the day are UV rays the strongest?)
What is: 10AM - 4PM
What do you need to do before you go in the water at the beach, pool or any water?
What is:
Stop: make sure there is supervision
Look: make sure the area is safe, no boats currents, weeds, not too deep
Go Slow: enter the water safely, feet first, not on top of anyone
List some potential risks
What is:
Transportation
Risks Slips
trips and falls at the destination
Sun exposure
Allergies
Stranger danger
Crowded or unfamilliar locations
water related risk
heat related risks
What's wrong here:
"I didn’t see anything, so I didn’t fill out a report."
What is: You should still report what you were told or what was discovered.
What is sunscreen, and why should we use it?
What does SPF stand for, and why does it matter?
What is: Sunscreen is a lotion that protects our skin from the sun’s harmful rays. It helps stop sunburn.
What is: It tells you how strong the sunscreen is. Higher numbers = more protection!
What should you do if someone is in trouble in the water?
What is:
Call for help and try to reach them with something from the side. Only trained rescuers should jump in.
What are control measures/prevention methods
What are:
Adequate adult supervision and buddy systems - ratio numbers
clear headcounts at regular intervals
emergency contact lists and mobile phones for supervisors
sunscreen, hats, and water provided for sun protection
first aid kits and staff trained in first aid
pre-trip briefing for kids on behaviour and safety rules
transportation safety protocols (seat belts, boarding procedures)
Why are accurate incident reports important for the safety and success of the program?
What is: they help prevent future issues, protect campers and staff, and ensure legal and medical accuracy?