General Safety Advice
Below are our 10 articles in the general safety advice' category:

Whether supervising a beach or a swimming pool a lifeguard commands a great deal of responsibility and respect, and as such needs to be fully...

The UK’s inland waterways are enjoyed by millions of people for all manner of recreation sport and leisure but it is a potentially hazardous...

The popularity of watersports continues to grow with new activities popping up all the time, but with it comes a greater need for knowledge and...

Water facilities at leisure centres and clubs are tightly controlled and well supervised areas but wherever there is water there is always risk...

Children should be encouraged to take to the water from an early age, and swimming equipment provides safe learning tools and protection for young...

Millions of people enjoy spending their leisure time on the UK’s beachlands and being aware of the dangers at the beach will ensure this happiness...

Swimming pools are a great safe place to get fit and healthy or just have a splash about but they present far greater risks for children.
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As more and more people get involved with coastal water-based leisure activities the need for adequate training and skills to ensure safety is more...

Any seaman worth their salt should set sail equipped with a good understanding of weather and tide patterns. It’s no use cursing the weather...

Becoming a lifeboat crew member is one of the most rewarding volunteer jobs in the UK but rescuing lives at seas demands a rare fearlessness and...
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