-Water Safety-
 by Shanelle Busche
When you go swimming, do you think about all the hazards that
can happen to you while in the water? Most people don't. There
are many reasons why you should be careful when entering water
or operating a water craft. Many people don't think about
these things, but they should.
One of the things you can do to make waters safe is to
to prevent the transmission of disease. You can prevent transmission
of disease by asking your self these questions before proceeding
into the water.
-Do you have a communicable disease?
-Do you have an upset stomach?
-Do you have infected skin lesions or sores?
-Do you have cold/flu symptoms, or a fever?
If you do have any of these symptoms don't go in the water.
Operation of water craft is another potential hazard to
everything/everyone in the water. Taking a water operator's permit
test lessens the hazard of accidents.
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This test teaches boaters about
the laws and regulations when operating water crafts. The test
also teaches people about collision and safety, and it teaches them the
facts about alcohol and boating and the hazards of drowning if the
boater drinks and operates a water craft.
Nearly one thousand people die
in boating accidents involving alcohol each year.
In winter when the ice freezes
over the lake, the hazards become different. Things to watch out
for are thin ice, and ice that looks safe but People shouldn't judge ice
by the way it looks because they could be wrong. It's best to
wait until there is quite a bit of ice for walking on ice or driving on it .
Rules contribute to water safety as they do to make
waters safe. People should follow these
rules while in water.
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-All children under twelve years of age must be supervised by a
responsible adult or supervisor while in the water.
-No infant or toddler is to be in the water with a soiled diaper
-Bathhouse facilities shall be used by all visitors for necessary
personal hygiene.
-Don't drink out of spout water
-Spitting or nose blowing in the water is prohibited If you do, the guards at for D.L. will react to the
situation by implementing an established safety plan procedure to
minimize the hazard and protect our waters.
Water safety is to protect everyone from water hazards
that may affect our community. Following rules establishes a
safer environment for all. |