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RLSS UK Water Safety Workshop

RLSS UK Water Safety Workshop. The Facts about Drowning. Who is most likely to drown? 15 to 19 year old males are the largest group of casualties, weak and strong swimmers are both at risk. Why do people drown?

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RLSS UK Water Safety Workshop

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  1. RLSS UK Water Safety Workshop

  2. The Facts about Drowning • Who is most likely to drown? • 15 to 19 year old males are the largest group of casualties, weak and strong swimmers are both at risk. • Why do people drown? • Trying to save others or pets, falling in unexpectedly, during water sports, swimming after consuming alcohol, showing off in front of mates • Where are people most likely to drown? • Inland water sites, mainly rivers and streams although many drownings happen at other popular areas

  3. Who? Teenage boy drowns in a Lancashire quarry A 13-year-old boy has drowned after swimming at Hill Top Quarry in Whittle-le-Woods, near Chorley. Emergency crews were called to the site but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a police spokesman. The boy’s mother paid tribute to her son who she described as a "bright young man who enjoyed life to the maximum and was a thrill seeker. She said the family had been left "totally devastated". "It has left a massive hole in our lives and our family is incomplete without him, though he will never be forgotten. Life will never be the same.“ “I want people to know that he was a strong lad and a very capable swimmer, despite this he still found himself in trouble and unable to swim a short distance to safety. This message is to highlight the dangers of open water and the devastation it can bring to any normal family.“ Richard Fellows, 15, drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a busy beauty spot with friends on one of the sunniest days of the year. The teenager’s friends tried in vain to save him and were treated for minor injuries after emergency crews were called to the scene, near the Arrow Valley Countryside Centre.

  4. Why? • How do people end up in the water: • Playing with friends in dangerous areas • Trying to save children or pets • Swimming after consuming alcohol • Falling in unexpectedly • Taking part in water sports

  5. Play Your Cards Right Where do people drown? Flip through the cards and decide whether you think the statistics get higher or lower

  6. Next Resetting Cards Reset

  7. Next Finish Reset

  8. Why does it happen? Hazards – Currents, debris Cold water Lack of ability Stupidity

  9. Cold Water Immersion Short Term (0-3 mins) Panic Hyperventilation Heart rate rises Blood pumps faster Possible Heart Attack

  10. Cold Water Immersion Medium Term (3-30 mins) Loss of strength Hands, feet, arms and legs start cooling rapidly Loss of endurance

  11. Cold Water Immersion Long Term (30+ mins) Hypothermia Core body temperature drops below 35°C Disorientated Fall unconscious Confusion Click to play video

  12. Reducing Hazards SPOT – Spot the dangers Check for hazards such as tides or currents Consider what could be hidden under the water Be careful of unsafe banks, stay well back from the edge ADVICE – Take advice Always read the signs Only swim where there is a lifeguard Wear buoyancy aids and life jackets FRIEND–go with a friend Swim with your friends and family Friends can get help Never swim alone EMERGENCY– Learn what to do in an emergency Find the nearest phone and call 999 or 112 Shout loudly to attract attention Never enter the water to save someone

  13. What should you do in an emergency?

  14. What to do if you fall in? - Self survival • You should always avoid going into the water if you are unsupervised and do not fully understand the hazards....but if you find yourself in the water you should: • Protect yourself if you fall in (especially your head) • Stay close to the edge (it gets much colder the deeper you go) • Stay calm, maintain a clear airway and control breathing • Preserve heat and energy (huddle if not alone) • Call and signal for help

  15. Land Based Rescue – Shout and SignalAssess the situation using the Emergency Action Model • Gain the casualty’s attention by shouting and waving. • Instruct casualty to kick their legs and move their arms. • Encourage casualty to a point of safety and talk to them.

  16. Now have a go! In pairs practice a shout and signal rescue.

  17. Land Based Rescue – ReachAssess the situation using the Emergency Action Model Gain casualty’s attention by shouting and waving Get down low to the ground and reach out to the casualty with a rescue aid Pull casualty to safety and monitor them

  18. Land Based Rescue – Rope Throw Assess the situation using the Emergency Action Model Gain attention of casualty by shouting and signalling to them. Locate a throwing rope. Coil the rope while encouraging the casualty to swim towards you Throw the rope underarm, get low to the ground and pull casualty to safety.

  19. Now have a go! In pairs practice a throw rescue.

  20. Stay Safe • Don’t go in, • Swim in designated, supervised areas • Look after your friends • Keep you phone charged Click to play video

  21. Want to learn more???? Survive & Save Activity Programme

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