Guide – 2000-2018 Water Safety

Water Safety Badge

All parts of this badge may take place on dry land.

1. Explain to the tester why the following can be dangerous: ponds, lakes/lochs, reservoirs/quarries, canals, rivers, and beaches. Describe or draw signs and/or flags you might see beside water at the places above, and explain what they mean.
2. Either a) Design a poster or leaflet about safety at one of the above places. Or b) Illustrate the Water Safety Code.
3. Know why it is important to put your own safety first. Tell the tester what you would do if you saw someone in difficulty in water.
4. Show how to use the following aids to help someone: Reach with an article of clothing or a rigid aid, e.g. a long stick. Throw something that floats, e.g. large ball, empty plastic container. Throw a 5-metre rope to a person. What precautions would you take?
5. Explain what first aid treatment you might be required to give someone who has been in water, e.g. for shock, hypothermia.

Note: If you are interested in undertaking a Water Safety or Lifesaving qualification contact one of the following for ideas: Amateur Swimming Association (ASA), Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS), Swimming Teachers Association (STA).