WEEK 2 (LIFESAVING)
HEAVING LINE
is a length of rope that needs to be kept handy ready to throw to someone over the side. The line should have sufficient breaking strain to haul a person back to the boat. Whilst no length is technically specified it is recommended no less than 15 metres
DROWNING
1. is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. 2.There are an estimated 236 000 annual drowning deaths worldwide. 3.Global estimates may significantly underestimate the actual public health problem related to drowning. Children,males,andindividualswithincreasedaccesstowateraremostat riskofdrowning
LIFEBUOY RING SPINAL BOARD RESCUE TUBES HEAVING LINE LIFE JACKETS
5 COMMON SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT
CURRENTS
ARE THE FLOWING MOVEMENT OF A LARGE VOLUME OF WATER SEEKING ITS OWN LEVEL.
EXHAUSTION
CAN ALSO BE A CAUSE OF DANGER. IT IS SIMPLY THE LOSS OF ENERGY AND INABILITY TO MAKE NECESSARY MOVEMENTS.
CRAMPS EXHAUSTION CURRENTS
DANGERS IN SWIMMING
CRAMPS
IN SWIMMING ARE SHARP MUSCLE SPASMS THAT CAN BE PAINFUL ANDANNOYING.ITHAPPENSWHENAGROUPOFMUSCLESCONTRACTS.
lifebuoy ring
It is used to perform emergency rescues. Its buoyancy prevents drowning in case a person accidentally goes overboard into deep water. Normally, the is thrown on the water body to assist the casualty to stay afloat by holding on to it and getting pulled out to safety by a rescuer.
1.PERFORM THE CORRECT ENTRY AND EXIT OF THE WATER. 2.DON'T RUN AROUND THE POOL EDGE; YOU COULD SLIP OVER OR FALL IN. 3.IN CASE YOU ACCIDENTALLY SLIPPED OR FALL IN TO THE POOL, PROTECT YOUR HEAD BY COVERING IT WITH YOUR HANDS. 4.IF YOU JUMP IN, CHECK IF THERE ARE NO SWIMMERS AROUND AND MAKE SURE DEPTH IS MANAGEABLE. 5.IT DANGEROUS TO PUSH ANYONE INTO THE WATER. 6.BE CONSCIOUS OF OTHER SWIMMERS WHEN IN PUBLIC POOL.
SAFETY MEASURES IN SWIMMING POOL
1.Failure to recognize hazardous conditions or practices. 2.Inability to get out of dangerous situations, or 3.Lack of knowledge of safe ways in which to aid persons requiring assistance in the water.
THREE MAJOR CAUSES OF DROWNING
LIFE JACKETS
are designed to keep you afloat in water. They will automatically turn you into a face-up position, keeping your mouth and nostrils clear of the water to prevent the risk of drowning.
RESCUE TUBES
are usually red, yellow or orange so they can easily be seen when an emergency occurs. They are used to help lifeguards swim while they are bringing a rescued swimmer to the edge of the pool.
SPINAL BOARD
is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries. They are most commonly used by ambulance staff, as well as lifeguards and ski patrollers.
SWIMMING
is an important skill that should be coupled with safety consciousness.
DROWNING
is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid. Outcomes are classified as death, morbidity, and no morbidity.
