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Never swim or participate in water sports alone
or
after drinking alcohol
Do not drink alcohol before or while you are supervising children who are near or in water
Aways wear the correct safety equipment and buoyancy aid for the water activity you are doing
Never interfere with life buoys/ring buoys - you could cost a life
When swimming in the sea, stay in the designated swimming areas and swim in your depth and parallel to/in line with the shore
Watch out for strong currents in the sea or rivers, and riptides in the sea
Always swim in areas patrolled by lifeguards - see
www.iws.ie
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Drowning can happen in seconds and in silence so even when a lifeguard is on duty, watch children at all times
Do not swim in places you are unfamiliar with, unless there is a lifeguard on duty
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There are risks associated with swimming in cold water – so be cautious
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Do not swim when you have diarrhoea
Remember to keep protected from the sun by wearing appropriate SPF (sunscreen) and protective clothing
The giant hogweed plant will often be found near water. Even slight contact with this plant can cause serious skin irritation in the presence of sun light - find out more at
www.poisons.ie
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