This week’s safety session covers some tips to remember while enjoying summer swimming!

• Never leave your child alone; if you have to leave, take your child with you.
• Find age-appropriate swim lessons for your child, but keep in mind that lessons do not make your child “drown-proof”.
• Lifeguards aren’t babysitters; always keep your eyes on child.
• Don’t let children play around drains and suction fittings.
• Never consume alcohol when operating a boat, and always make sure everyone is wearing U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
• Don’t underestimate the power of water; even rivers and lakes can have undertows.
• Always have a first aid kit and emergency contacts handy.
• Get training in CPR
• If a child is missing, check the water first.

Information obtained from the National Safety Council at www.nsc.org.

Contact your safety team to report any safety issues: Director of Safety and Security ext. 6593 or Assistant Director of Safety and Security ext. 6590. Safety risks can also be reported using the online reporting system, Quantros.