Top tips to stay safe on the beach

 

TO AVOID BECOMING ANOTHER STATISTIC AND TO ENSURE YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR VISIT TO ABERAVON BEACH ~ PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE GUIDELINES....

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SURF SAFETY AT ABERAVON BEACH

* Always swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
* Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest areas to swim.
* Avoid swimming alone or unsupervised.
* Read the signs. If a beach is closed, don't swim there.
* If you are unsure of the surf conditions ask a lifeguard or lifesaver.
* Don't swim directly after a meal.
* Don't swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
* Don't run or dive in the water, always check the conditions, they might have        changed.
* If you get in trouble in the water, don't panic, raise one arm up and float until help arrives.
* Float with a rip current or undertow, don't swim against it

Remember FLAGS when at the beach

F-ind the red and yellow flags and swim between them
L-ook at the safety signs
A-sk a lifeguard for advice
G-et a friend to swim with you
S-tick your hand in the air and shout for help if in difficulty

1: Spot the dangers
Check out the beach when you arrive
Take care when bathing and swimming
Beware of rocks, piers, groynes / breakwaters
Be aware of dangerous rip currents 

2: Don’t go alone
Swim with a friend – Never go on your own
Make sure there are other people around – you never know when help might be needed

3: Take safety advice
Swim where there is a lifeguard on patrol and within a zoned area of red/yellow flags
Look out for information – warning signs and flags
Never swim where a sign says not to, or when a red flag is flying
Listen and take advice from lifeguards

4: Learn how to help
If you see someone in difficulty, tell somebody, preferably a lifeguard if there is one nearby, or
Go to the nearest telephone, dial 999 or 112, ask for the coastguard
 
 
Remember............You can learn lifesaving and rescue skills
 
 
 
Go to the new  R.N.L.I education site  to see if you've got what it takes to be a lifeguard. Click on the picture below for the trainee lifeguard game or the small icon for more options and games.................
 

                   

You are a trainee lifeguard and your mission is to scan the beach for potentially life threatening incidents, and correctly answer the questions for each hazard.

 

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