TMA SIMPLE CODE OF RULES TO HELP PROTECT YOU WHEN AROUND WATER
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1. GO
TOGETHER
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2. FLOAT
& WAVE
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3.
REACH TO RESCUE
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When
playing in, on or near water always make sure someone is with you and
follow the advice on this page.
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If
you are in trouble in the water, relax, roll on your back and wave with
one arm.
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If
someone needs help . . . don't get in the water. Lie down and reach
out with a stick, or throw a rope.
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WHEN
SWIMMING
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WHEN
OUT & ABOUT
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Lifeguards
are there to help you.
Ask their advice about where you can safely swim. |
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When
rock fishing or fishing from the shore, always wear proper footwear.
Beware of slippery banks and rocks. |
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Cold
water can be dangerous, avoid a muscle cramp, get out of the water when
you feel too cold.
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Do
not overload boats.
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Be
careful where you dive.
Always check the depth of the water first. Diving into shallow water is highly dangerous. |
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Always
wear the correct safety equipment when you are on the water.
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Never
push anybody into the water.
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Keep
pool gates firmly closed at all times.
Check the gates lock on a regular basis. |
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Learn
how to Swim & Survive.
Be safe and have fun in the water. |
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Be
a good water sport by learning and practising your skills properly.
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SWIM
& SURVIVE
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 The
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, has
developed a program that ensures your children learn the skills and knowledge
essential for their safety and survival in water.The "Swim & Survive" sequence is known throughout Australia. It develops your child's water confidence, water safety, swimming and survival skills. "Swim & Survive" is used widely as the base for most school and vacation aquatic programs. By selecting programs that use the RLSSA "Swim & Survive" sequence you will ensure that your children receive the correct balance of swimming and water safety within their aquatics program. "Swim & Survive" comes with certificates that clearly outline the skills that your children have gained together with cloth badges to reward their achievments. |
Aquacode TM. Aquacode is a trademark of Royal Life Saving Society Australia
For more information on Water Safety contact your local branch of
Royal Life Saving Society Australia on 1300–RES-Q-ME or visit the website at
www.royallifesaving.com.au
To find out more about The Society's water safety and survival swimming programs contact your local branch.
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