Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Water safety means learning to swim and never swimming alone. Drowning

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME How Can Swimmers Stay Safe? The most important rule for safety is to know how to swim and know your limits as a swimmer. No matter how skilled a swimmer you are, never swim alone. Swim only in designated areas where a lifeguard is present. Drowning

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME How Can Swimmers Stay Safe? Other safety rules for swimming include: Protect pools with fences. Use extra caution around moving water. Avoid playing roughly in or near the water. Swim only when you feel well. Avoid swimming if you have been drinking alcohol or using drugs. Drowning

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME How Can Swimmers Stay Safe? Never dive where there may be obstructions, or where you don’t know the depth. Only a trained lifeguard should attempt to rescue a person who is in trouble in the water. Drowning

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME What About Swimming After Eating? It is not necessarily dangerous to swim on a full stomach. However, if you swim vigorously after eating, you may experience cramps. Drowning

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Boating Safety To ensure safe boating activities: Ensure the person handling the boat is experienced. Wear a personal flotation device (PFD). Load the boat properly. Sit in the boat; avoid standing in a small boat. Plan ahead and check weather reports. Drowning

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Using recommended safety equipment will prevent other outdoor injuries. Other Outdoor Activities

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Biking, In-Line Skating, and Skateboarding Three guidelines to help you avoid injury include: Wear appropriate shoes. Use proper gear that is the correct size and in good condition. Wear a helmet. Other Outdoor Activities

Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Avoiding Back Injury To avoid back injury when lifting: Plant your feet firmly and slightly apart. Squat—do not bend forward. Keep your back straight. Lift slowly, pushing up with the leg and thigh muscles. Do not jerk the object upwards or twist your body. Other Outdoor Activities

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