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💧🚨 #DrowningPreventionDay: Let's Make a Splash for Safety! 🌊💙 Today, on Drowning Prevention Day, we come together to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of water safety. Every year, countless lives are tragically lost due to drowning accidents. As a community, it's our responsibility to ensure that everyone enjoys water activities while staying safe. 🏊♂️💪 Get Lifesaving Training: Enroll in a Personal lifeguard Services certification course to gain essential lifesaving skills. Learning CPR, rescue techniques, and water safety protocols can empower you to respond effectively in critical situations and become a true lifesaver. 🔹 Stay Informed: Knowledge is power! Educate yourself and your loved ones about drowning risks, warning signs, and preventive measures. Understanding water safety rules is crucial for enjoying aquatic activities responsibly. 🔹 Active Supervision: When near water, never let your guard down. Whether it's a pool, beach, or lake, ensure children and vulnerable individuals are under active supervision at all times. Drowning can happen quickly and silently, making vigilance essential. 🔹 Learn to Swim: One of the best ways to stay safe in the water is by learning how to swim. Encourage swimming lessons for all age groups and experience levels. It not only boosts confidence but also reduces the risk of drowning. 🔹 Equip with Life-saving Tools: Have life jackets and other flotation devices readily available when participating in water sports or boating. These simple tools can be the difference between life and tragedy. 🔹 Spread the Word: Awareness starts with us! Share this message, engage your friends and colleagues in conversations about water safety, and inspire them to join the cause. Together, we can make a significant impact. Let's make this Drowning Prevention Day a turning point in our commitment to safety around water. By working together and sharing our knowledge, we can prevent drowning incidents and create a safer environment for everyone. https://lnkd.in/epxxcBN3 #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #StaySafeInTheWater #CommunitySafety #SwimResponsibly #SafetyFirst

For residents in Las Vegas, the summer means pool time and enjoying the amenities HOA's have to offer . Here are key safety tips for HOAs to help keep their community members safe this pool season: 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Post and enforce pool rules. Ensure safety equipment is accessible and in good condition.  𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Hire lifeguards during peak hours to prevent accidents. 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Regularly inspect and maintain all amenities to keep them safe and functional. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Regularly test and adjust pool chemical levels to prevent illnesses. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Educate residents about safety practices, like not running near the pool and using sunscreen. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Plan events with safety in mind and ensure proper supervision. I’m sure many are already ahead of the game on this, if not it’s time to get started!

💦 Dive into Nebraska Children’s Home Society's latest blog post about water safety for kids! Equip yourself with life-saving skills, establish clear rules, and teach your little ones to respect the power of water. Check it out:

Fact or Fiction: What do you think? ❓If you don't live or vacation near water, you don't need to worry about water safety. ❌ Fiction! In a world that is 71% water, water safety applies to everyone! Staying up to date on water-incident prevention education and resources ensures you and your family stay safe while: ✅ Visiting friends and family ✅ Enjoying bath time ✅ Traveling to new locations ✅ Growing your household with kids and pets ✅ Exploring new hobbies You may be surprised by how much water safety education applies to your everyday life. Follow us to receive tips to safeguard what matters most to you. #watersafety #familysafety #travelsafety

During National Water Safety Month, the focus is on promoting water safety skills to prevent drowning. Children are encouraged to seek permission, swim under supervision, use life jackets, and avoid risky behaviors. Remember, safety comes first to ensure the enjoyment of water activities responsibly. Learn more about these tips and how we are committed to eliminating childhood drowning! https://bit.ly/44xboJI

For many, public pools play an important role in the homes, communities, and services we choose. The quality of care of those pools is non-negotiable, or it should be, there is very little margin of air. Did you know, that every day, in 2 to 4-hour increments, someone must inspect the pool water quality? Did you know, if the pH level is above 7.8 or below 7.2, the pool must be closed until corrected? Why, because it means risk to the people who are enjoying it. * Decreased ability for chlorine to kill germs * Dry, itchy skin, rashes and brittle hair * Irritated eyes and mucous membranes of swimmers This is in addition to the equipment and facilities damages, pH levels out of wack create. And this is just one of the tests we need to be concerned with when it comes to our safety. Pools are a wonderful service but quality means detailed data and fast action to minimize the risk. Today most rely on paper to track compliance, which means we have no idea if or how long it takes someone to figure out the pH score is out of scope and implement the corrective measures necessary to fix it. How long were we swimming in that? Operations is exposed. Not necessarily because of what they do but more likely simply because of how it is being managed. On April 3rd I invite you to join business managers across Ottawa in attending our exclusive upcoming event with the Mayor's Innovation Table. If you know someone responsible for a public pool, please invite them. As businesses come together we can help make Ottawa a safer place to live, work, and play! To learn more and register visit: https://lnkd.in/eNN-miSg

Splish splash, pool safety tips to follow this summer! And if you need a policy review for your home (especially if you have a pool), give us a call!

🛟 IT’s WATER SAFETY WEEK 🛟 Aquatic Performance Management is watching the water, shining a light on the invisible enemy in the pool of #pathogens and #parasites.🦠🤮 That familiar odour we have all smelled in swimschools public pools, are actually highly toxic Disinfection By Products (DSPs) that hover above the waterline, being three times heavier than oxygen. If you cannot guarantee the standard of pool water quality at an aquatic facility, chances are it is no place to let your infants or pre-schoolers in the water. 🚨🚸💧 Overseas scientific studies exist making the connection with the early onset of respiratory and other illnesses, that are entirely preventable if a facility is designed and managed well. In a nation where everything else is regulated, one has to wonder who leads the duty of care for our children!? Watch the water 🔬💧Q Summer is coming ❤️☀️ #savethechildren #asthmaprevention #watersafety

It's essential for parents to equip themselves with knowledge to keep their children safe around water. Here are some crucial water safety tips that every parent should know: Active Supervision: Always watch your child when they're in or near water. This means being fully present, not distracted by your phone or other activities. Swim Lessons: Enroll your child in formal swim lessons. Learning to swim is a life-saving skill. Fence Your Pool: If you have a home pool, install a four-sided fence with a self-latching gate to prevent unsupervised access. Life Jackets: Ensure your child wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when on boats or near open bodies of water. Teach Safe Behavior: Educate your child about the dangers of running near the pool, diving into shallow water, and the importance of following pool rules. CPR Training: Learn CPR, as it can be a life-saving skill in the event of an emergency. Know Your Surroundings: Understand the water environment your child is in, including its depth, current, and potential hazards. Drain Safety: Be aware of the potential dangers of pool and hot tub drains, and ensure they comply with safety regulations. Sun Protection: Protect your child from the sun by using sunscreen, hats, and UV-protective clothing. Stay Informed: Stay updated on the latest water safety guidelines and information. Let's work together to create a safer environment for our little ones! 🏊♂️💦 #WaterSafety #Parenting #SwimSchool #SafetyFirst #NationalWaterSafetyMonth

The question could be lingering in the back of your mind – could you be doing more to address safety for your residents, visitors and staff? Are there areas at your facilities that have undiscovered risks? Well, we have something new to help you uncover exactly that. Step by step, we’ll take you through the process of: -Understanding the different types of safety blindspots -Exploring the causes of safety blindspots -Addressing and eliminating safety blindspots To get all the details and handy resources, visit the article today! 👇