Definition
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their safety when swimming in the ocean, a lake, a river, a pond or a public or private swimming pool; engaging in water sports such as surfing or water skiing; or when using a spa, hot tub or whirlpool. Topics may include child drowning prevention, safety barrier guidelines for home pools and spas; diving safety; pool rules; hot tub risk factors; water quality assurance; basic water rescue techniques for oneself or others; life jackets, wet suits and other protective gear; protection against and treatment of hypothermia; swimming in undertows, rip tides and other strong currents; inshore holes; "sneaker" waves; dangerous beach and surf conditions; and sharks, jellyfish and other sea denizens.
URL Name
JR-8200-9500-800
Third Level Code
JR-8200
Taxonomy Code
JR-8200.9500-800
Parent Code
JR-8200.9500
Family Code
J
Second Level Code
JR
Fifth Level Code
JR-8200-9500-800
Fourth Level Code
JR-8200-9500
Use References
Diving Safety Education, Hot Tub Safety Education, Lake Safety Education, Ocean Safety Education, Personal Watercraft Safety Education, Pool Safety Education, Rafting Safety Education, River Safety Education, Sailboarding Safety Education, Scuba Diving Safety, Snorkeling Safety Education, Surfing Injury Prevention Programs, Surfing Safety Education, Surf Safety Education, Tubing Safety Education, Water Skiing Injury Prevention Programs, Water Skiing Safety Education, Water Sports Safety Education, Windsurfing Safety Education
Publication Status
Draft