{"id":56609,"date":"2023-07-25T16:14:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=56609"},"modified":"2023-07-25T16:14:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:14:16","slug":"blueguard-ensures-an-exciting-and-safe-summer-on-world-drowning-prevention-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/blueguard-ensures-an-exciting-and-safe-summer-on-world-drowning-prevention-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueguard Ensures An Exciting And Safe Summer On World Drowning Prevention Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marking World Drowning Prevention Day, Blueguard, the UAE’s leading water safety and first aid company, is on a mission to raise awareness and save lives through essential water safety education.<\/p>\n

With summer in full swing, the allure of water-related activities is irresistible. However, it’s crucial to equip families, schools, communities and adventure seekers with the right knowledge to prevent drowning incidents.<\/p>\n

In their pursuit of water safety excellence, Blueguard highlights the following crucial points.<\/p>\n

Overall tips to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Safe swimming practices:<\/strong>\u00a0Swim only in designated areas supervised by lifeguards, adhering to posted signs and guidelines.<\/li>\n
  2. Knowing the conditions:<\/strong>\u00a0Understand weather and water conditions before swimming in open water settings to avoid dangerous situations.<\/li>\n
  3. Boat and water sports safety:<\/strong>\u00a0Always wear life jackets and comply with water safety rules.<\/li>\n
  4. Empowering with CPR and first aid:<\/strong>\u00a0Enroll in Blueguard’s CPR and first aid courses to equip yourself with life-saving skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Top water safety tips for hikers and wadi explorers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Stay clear of unstable bank edges:<\/strong>\u00a0While hiking next to open water, ensure a safe distance from the bank edges to avoid slips, trips and falls due to instability.<\/li>\n
    2. Always explore with a friend:<\/strong>\u00a0Opt for hiking and exploration with a companion, never venture alone, as this enhances safety and provides immediate assistance in emergencies.<\/li>\n
    3. Proper lighting during low light:<\/strong>\u00a0For hikes before sunrise or after sunset, ensure correct lighting and visibility to prevent any unforeseen hazards.<\/li>\n
    4. Plan for a clear and safe exit:<\/strong>\u00a0Before entering the water, have a well-defined exit strategy in place to swiftly and securely leave the area.<\/li>\n
    5. Check water depth:<\/strong>\u00a0Assess the water’s depth before entering, reducing the risk of unexpected submersion and ensuring a safer experience.<\/li>\n
    6. Learn basic survival skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Equip yourself with essential survival skills to effectively handle unforeseen water-related challenges and emergencies.<\/li>\n
    7. In case of a fall, stay calm and float:<\/strong>\u00a0If you accidentally fall into the water, stay calm, float on your back to conserve energy and call for help immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How to keep children safe:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Active supervision:<\/strong>\u00a0Actively supervise children around water, staying within arm’s reach and avoiding distractions to be ready to respond promptly.<\/li>\n
      2. Restricted access:<\/strong>\u00a0Secure pool areas with fencing and gates to restrict children’s access to water, ensuring their safety even when unsupervised.<\/li>\n
      3. Teach water safety skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Beyond swimming, impart essential water safety skills to children, fostering confidence and competence around water.<\/li>\n
      4. Emergency preparedness:<\/strong>\u00a0Acquire water rescue skills and CPR knowledge to be well-prepared in handling any water-related emergencies effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        For more information, visit\u00a0www.blueguardme.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow\u00a0www.instagram.com\/blueguardme<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Marking World Drowning Prevention Day, Blueguard, the UAE’s leading water safety and first aid company, is on a mission to raise awareness and save lives through essential water safety education. With summer in full swing, the allure of water-related activities is irresistible. However, it’s crucial to equip families, schools, communities and adventure seekers with the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":56610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56609"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56611,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56609\/revisions\/56611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}