Water Safety
All parts of this badge may take place on dry land.
1. Explain why the following can be dangerous:
ponds, lakes, lochs, reservoirs, quarries, canals, rivers
and beaches. Describe or draw signs and/or flags you might
see beside water at the places above, and explain what they
mean.
2. Do either a or b.
a) Design a poster or leaflet about safety at
one of the places listed in clause 1.
b) Illustrate the Water Safety Code.
3. Know why it is important to put your own safety
first. Explain what you would do if you saw someone in
difficulty in water.
4. Show how to use the following aids to help
someone:
• Reach with an article of clothing or a rigid aid, eg a
long stick.
• Throw something that floats, eg large ball, empty plastic
container.
• Throw a 5m rope to a person. What precautions would you
take?
5. Explain what first aid treatment you might be
required to give someone who has been in water, eg for shock
or hypothermia.
Tip Box
If you are interested in doing a water safety or lifesaving qualification, contact the Amateur Swimming Association, Royal Life Saving Society or Swimming Teachers Association. Your local swimming pool will be able to tell you what courses are available.
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