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RLSS Water Safety Workshop

RLSS Water Safety Workshop. Inland Water. Forward. Exit. 1h. 2h. What is Inland Water?. Any inland water ways such as rivers, canals, lakes, quarries and reservoirs. Forward. Back. Exit. 1h. 2h. WHO? – Case Study. Teenage boy drowns in a Lancashire quarry

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RLSS Water Safety Workshop

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  1. RLSS Water Safety Workshop Inland Water Forward Exit

  2. 1h 2h What is Inland Water? Any inland water ways such as rivers, canals, lakes, quarries and reservoirs. Forward Back Exit

  3. 1h 2h WHO? – Case Study Teenage boy drowns in a Lancashire quarry A 13-year-old boy has drowned after swimming at Hill Top Quarry in Whittle-le-Woods, near Chorley. Emergency crews were called to the site but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a police spokesman. The boy’s mother paid tribute to her son who she described as a "bright young man who enjoyed life to the maximum and was a thrill seeker. He was funny, special and a talented athlete, was loved by all his family and friends and was a brilliant big brother to his brothers and sister and a fantastic son." He was a ‘very capable swimmer‘. She said the family had been left "totally devastated". "It has left a massive hole in our lives and our family is incomplete without him, though he will never be forgotten. Life will never be the same.“ “I want people to know that he was a strong lad and a very capable swimmer, despite this he still found himself in trouble and unable to swim a short distance to safety. This message is to highlight the dangers of open water and the devastation it can bring to any normal family." A Councillor of Chorley Council, said the local areas of open water had always been popular with young people. "We are surrounded by water and the water is a big attraction to kids when it is nice weather," he said. "This is used quite a lot and has been for many years.“ Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-14010665 Forward Back Exit

  4. 1h 2h Think about the dangers Look for the hazards by clicking on the pictures provided. Can you find all of the hazards? How can they be avoided? Forward Back Exit

  5. 1h 2h Inland Water Main Menu Menu CANAL LAKE QUARRY RESERVOIR RIVER Finish Activity Forward Back Exit

  6. 1h 2h Canal Hazards: 4 to find! Resetting Hazards Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  7. 1h 2h Canal Hazards: 4 to find! Canal Traffic Currents Bridge Risk: Danger of falling over the railings Precautions: Don’t lean over the side of the railings Bridge Currents Risk: Danger of being swept away. Also currents may be hidden and can drag you under the water. Precautions: Look for visible currents in the water and warning signs along the bank. Bank Risk: Bank may be slippery and has shear drop to water edge making escape difficult. Precautions: Stick to the path and only approach the water edge at a safe place. Canal Traffic Risk: Danger of being hit by boats if you fall in. Precautions: If you do fall in, swim to the bank and shout to try and make boats aware of you. Bank Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  8. 1h 2h Lake Hazards: 4 to find! Resetting Hazards Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  9. 1h 2h Lake Hazards: 4 to find! Rocks Rubbish/Pollution Risk: Broken bottles and cans can cause cuts. Pollutions such as sewage can cause health problems. Precautions: Look for rubbish and signs of pollution e.g waste water pipes when choosing a swimming spot. Vegetation Rubbish/ Pollution Hidden Features Risk: You cannot see what is below the water in the lake. Possible hazards include glass, sharp rocks & uneven ground. Precautions: If you cannot see below the surface, do not jump in but get in slowly after checking for warning signs and having a closer look at water level. Vegetation Risk: Vegetation can hide rocks and make them slippery. It can also be easy to get tangled in vegetation, causing a potential drowning risks Precautions: Be careful when moving over covered rocks and .avoid swimming in areas of dense reeds. Hidden Features Rocks Risk: Rocks pose a slip, trip & fall hazard and may be hidden beneath vegetation. Precautions: Be careful when moving in shallow water and do not jump into water when you cannot see what is underneath. Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  10. 1h 2h Quarry Hazards: 6 to find! Resetting Hazards Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  11. 1h 2h Quarry Unstable Bank Risk: The bank can give way leading to a fall to the water. Precautions: If you want to go to the water edge, find a spot where the bank is more stable and move slowly. Hazards: 6 to find! Rocks Unstable bank Hidden Features Risk: You cannot see what is below the water in the quarry. Possible hazards include glass, sharp rocks & uneven ground. Precautions: If you cannot see below the surface, do not jump in. Get in slowly, after checking for warning signs and whilst looking for hazards at water level. Underwater current Hidden features Shear face Hidden Currents Risk: Currents under the surface can pull you under and may carry you far under the water increasing the risk of drowning. Precautions: Only swim where advised to by lifeguards or locals. Most quarries have no swimming signs so look out for these. Trees on Bank Risk: The tree roots may destabilise the bank, making the bank more hazardous. Precautions: Approach the bank carefully, checking the ground conditions. If in the water stay clear of unstable banks. Vertical Bank Risk: Vertical wall will make getting out difficult if in trouble. Precautions: Keep clear of the edge when on land and do not jump off without knowledge that the water underneath is safe. Rocks Risk: Rocks pose a slip, trip & fall hazard and may be hidden beneath vegetation. Precautions: Be careful when moving in shallow water and do not jump into water when you cannot see what is underneath. Trees on bank Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  12. 1h 2h Reservoir Hazards: 3 to find! Resetting Hazards Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  13. 1h 2h Reservoir Hidden Objects Risk: Cannot see what is under the water: it may shallow or be filled with rocks or debris. Precautions: If there is a safe place to enter the water, do so slowly and look closely when at water level for hazards Hazards: 3 to find! Cold water Risk: Inland water can be very cold, this reduces the survival time in the water and can cause heart attacks Precautions: Do not get into water without testing its temperature first, whilst also looking out for potential hazards. Hidden objects Cold water Shear Wall Vertical Wall Risk: Banks are featureless and vertical so might not be able to escape/exit the reservoir. Precautions: Do not enter the water in these sites. Take care around the edge. Always look for signs warning of the dangers. Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  14. 1h 2h River Hazards: 8 to find! Resetting Hazards Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  15. Waterfall Risk: Fast moving water with strong currents moving over rocks with a drop in height. Precautions: Approach with caution, if trying to cross the river do so further upstream in a place where the current is weaker. 1h 2h Railings on platform Risk: If you fell/jumped over the railings, you would hit the rocks below before entering the water. Precautions: Don’t lean over the side of the railings. If looking for places to enter the water, check out what is underneath the platform and the water depth. River Hidden Objects Risk: Cannot see what is under the water: it may shallow or be filled with rocks or rubbish. Precautions: If there is a safe place to enter the water, do so slowly and look closely when at water level for hazards Hazards: 8 to find! Cold water Risk: Inland water can be very cold, this reduces the survival time in the water and can cause heart attacks Precautions: Do not get into water without testing its temperature first, whilst also looking out for potential hazards. Hidden objects Cold water Currents Rocks Currents Risk: Danger of being swept away. Also currents may be hidden and can drag you under the water. Precautions: Look for visible currents in the water and warning signs along the bank. White water Trees on Bank Risk: The tree roots may destabilise the bank, making the bank more hazardous. Precautions: Approach the bank carefully, checking the ground conditions. Waterfall Mist - White water ahead Risk: Fast moving water with strong currents moving over rocks. Precautions: Only do if trained in white water or with a qualified instructor. It should only be tackled with the correct safety equipment and after training in how to use it correctly. Railings Rocks Risk: Rocks pose a slip, trip & fall hazard and may be hidden beneath vegetation. Precautions: Be careful when moving on the bank and in shallow water and do not jump into water when you cannot see what is underneath. Trees on bank Menu RevealAll Reset Exit

  16. 2h Cold Water Immersion The danger of cold water and its effects on the body Forward Back Exit

  17. 2h Cold Water Immersion Short Term (0-3 mins) Panic Hyperventilation Heart rate rises Blood pumps faster Possible Heart Attack Forward Back Exit

  18. 2h Cold Water Immersion Medium Term (3-30 mins) Loss of strength Hands, feet, arms and legs start cooling rapidly Loss of endurance Forward Back Exit

  19. 2h Cold Water Immersion Long Term (30+ mins) Hypothermia Core body temperature drops below 35°C Disorientated Fall unconscious Confusion Back Exit

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