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May is National Water Safety Month, and we're sharing tips on how we can all stay safe in and around the water. Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water. If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer under water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety.#WaterSafetyMonth

May is National Water Safety Month! 🌊 Here are things to remember about water safety: - Ensure every member of your family learns to swim so they at least achieve skills of water competency: able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance then get out of the water safely. - Employ layers of protection including barriers to prevent access to water, life jackets, and close supervision of children to prevent drowning. -Know what to do in a water emergency – including how to help someone in trouble in the water safely, call for emergency help and CPR.

Did you know... that during clean-up activities, we often encounter syringes 💉 on the seaside? These sharp objects pose a serious threat to both our safety and the environment. 🚮 Proper disposal of hazardous materials is crucial to safeguarding our surroundings. By educating ourselves and others about these risks, we can work together to ensure a cleaner and safer environment for all. Let's raise awareness and take proactive steps to address this issue during clean-up efforts. Together, we can make a significant impact and protect our natural spaces from harm.

Practice water safety skills every time you get in the pool with your child like this semi-circle. Falling off the step and returning safely to the step.

In my last post, I talked about common safety hazards and why they should be avoided. Today let's talk about how to avoid them. 🍀 Dry floors and proper lighting prevent slips, trips and falls. 🍀 With electrical hazards, proper connections, regular equipment maintenance and worker education are the way to go. 🍀 Hazardous materials should be labelled, ventilation should be adequate and workers must know how to handle and dispose said materials. 🍀 Regular fire drills, accessible extinguishers and an evacuation plan would more than help to manage fire outbreaks. 🍀As for violence prevention, just strive to promote a healthy and respectful work culture. Simple solutions go a long way in preventing potentially lethal hazards. So keep these in mind, implement them and see you next post!

May is National Water Safety Month. To help keep everyone safe in & around the water, the Y is sharing some helpful tips. 💧 Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water. If a child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if a child is a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer under water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, children can help their friend without compromising their own safety. To learn more water safety tips visit: https://lnkd.in/e26g5QEi #NMYMCA #WaterSafetyMonth

The Fire Service Day 2024 Theme, “Ensure Fire Safety, Contribute towards Nation Building,” is a painful reminder of the interdependence of a country's overall success and fire safety.

Are you and your loved ones prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? PG&E and SCE may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety when there's a wildfire risk. People with Access and Functional Needs living in high-risk areas can call 211 to prepare.

Are you and your loved ones prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? PG&E and SCE may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety when there's a wildfire risk. People with Access and Functional Needs living in high-risk areas can call 211 to prepare.

Are you and your loved ones prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? PG&E and SCE may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety when there's a wildfire risk. People with Access and Functional Needs living in high-risk areas can call 211 to prepare.