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How to be Water Smart this Summer:
June 28, 2005
Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional deaths for Canadians under 60 years of age, surpassed only by motor vechile collisions and poisoning. This makes drowning prevention a long-term commitment for the Lifesaving Society and its partners. To further reduce drownings in Canada, the Lifesaving Society recommends that Nova Scotians:
1. Choose It. Use It! Always Wear A Lifejacket Or PFD!
Don’t just have it in the boat. Pick one and WEAR it.
2. Think About It. Boat Sober!
Don’t drink and drive your boat!
3. Get Carded. Get The Pleasure Craft Operator Card!
The Lifesaving Society’s Boat Operator Accredited Training course (BOAT) is available, to help you know the boating “ rules of the road “, how to respond in a boating emergency and how to operate pleasure craft safely.
4. Closely Supervise Young Children Near Water!
If you’re not within arms reach, you’ve gone too far!
5. Always Swim With A Buddy!
And play and swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard!
6. Protect Your Neck!
Feet first, first time. Never dive into shallow water!
7. Learn To Swim!
Take a Lifesaving Society Swim Program!
8. Swim To Survive!
Learn the basics for self-rescue!
9. Learn CPR And First Aid!
Be prepared; take a Lifesaving First Aid Course!
10. Backyard Pools Need To Be Supervised!
Young Children under 5, are high risks, Learn about Pool Safety!
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