Swimming Safety: Check Out 6 Tested Tips for Your Safety

Keep our swimming safety tips in mind as Oklahoma City temperatures heat up. It will keep you safe when cooling off at the pool or local lake. Remember: Where there’s water, there’s a risk.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t jump in (with care) and have some fun with family and friends. It means you should keep these safety tips in mind any time you swim.

Water and Pool Side Safety Tips

1. Don’t go it alone. Swim only in designated areas, with a lifeguard if possible, and use the buddy system. Even adults shouldn’t swim when no one else is around. As for children, never leave them unattended in or near the water or supervised by another child.

2. Mind the rules. If an area forbids diving or is closed for swimming, that means it’s unsafe to do so. Save yourself a trip to the hospital and follow all posted rules and warnings.

3. Keep away from drains. In a pool or spa, a drain’s powerful suction can trap children and adults. Be sure everyone knows to keep their distance. The same goes for riptides and currents if you’re in an open body of water.

4. Know how to respond. When someone is missing, especially a child, always check the water first. Learn CPR and other skills that can save lives.

5. Use common sense. Don’t use drugs or alcohol during water activities. Do have life jackets for inexperienced swimmers. Keep plenty of sunscreen and drinking water on hand to help everyone beat the heat.

6. Alert a lifeguard if you see someone struggling. Alternately, you could throw the person a floating object or reach out with a long object.

So Enjoy!

With a little caution and a whole lot of supervision, you can help ensure your day at the pool or lake goes swimmingly. Have fun getting wet!