Beach Safety
Sunblock and bottled water mitigate these two common safety hazards
What are sunburn and dehydration?
Running is not recommended on this type of surface
What is a wet surface?
Wearing this is the most basic part of a bike safety routine
What is a helmet?
This term describes leaving existing paths or trails while hiking
What is trail blazing?
These include spilled oil, sand, metallic, or other debris and should be avoided on the drill pad and other locations
What are outdoor hazards?
When the sun darkens, or rain is imminent, these changes mean it might be time to go home
What are changes in weather?
This underwater grate can entangle a swimmer's hair and should be avoided
What is a drain?
This is improved by wearing reflective clothing or adding reflective tape to a helmet or bike
What is visibility?
The proper wear and fit of this covering may mitigate abrasions, snake bites, or other hazards
What is clothing?
Examples of these include extension cords, disordered chairs, or messy activity workstations
What are indoor hazards?
The cause of sudden submersion into deeper water following a single step
What is a sudden drop-off?
This type of activity may involve flipping or other risky maneuvers
What are stunts?
What is zero?
Downloading or printing a map, telling people where you are going, or scouting an area in advance are ways to mitigate this
What is poor cellular phone reception?
Bumping your head on a low wing, tripping on a pothole, or running into an antenna at an airshow can be mitigated by practicing this
What is mindfulness?
When this authority figure is not present, it is best to bring a friend or guardian before entering the water.
What is a life guard?
Diving into this kind of water may cause paralysis
What is shallow water?
Falls or collisions are two types of this kind of incident
What are crashes?
A gust of wind, a careless spark, or an unwatched camp stove may cause this
What is a wildfire?
Extreme caution should be used during these activities to prevent fires or distracting pilots
What are launching or airborne activities?
One of the best ways to escape this dangerous current is to swim parallel to the shore
What is a rip current?
Many poolside incidents begin with this simple cause
What is carelessness?
The kind of fit experienced when you cannot plant your feet squarely on the ground
What is an improper bicycle fit?
Checking this forecast at your destination, and being mindful of changes are good ways to stay safe
What is the weather?
Yourself, or someone you can rely on to help keep people safe during CAP activities
Who is a wingman?