Water Safety – Boats and Jet Ski’s Never operate a jet-ski or boat while under the influence of alcohol. Never operate a boat or Jet Ski in swimming areas. Always wear a personal flotation device when operating a boat or Jet Ski. Jumping boat wakes on a jet ski may be fun, but it is…
Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes, and they can be deadly. Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. Over 100 drownings due to rip currents occur…
Federal law requires public pools to update drain systems. “A federal law requires public pools and spas, including at apartment complexes, condos, hotels and schools, to install anti-entrapment drain systems and special grates to prevent fingers, jewelry, hair and bodies from being trapped.” While, “The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became effective…
Swimming and diving accidents can occur in residential swimming pools, hotel swimming pools, public swimming pools, water parks, beach accidents and other such places. Swimming pools present an especially dangerous hazard for toddlers and small children when they are left uncovered or unsupervised. Tragically, drowning in swimming pools is one of the leading causes of…