Summer FunA Study About Protection

Year 8 - Unit 4

Why Protection? Click the picture to find out!

PROTECTION

Answer the following questions in your workbook.

1. What does the word ‘protect’ mean?2. What are some ways that we protect

ourselves during our daily activities?3. Why do we use protective items or protective

strategies?4. Why do you think ‘protection’ is important?

The best thing about summer is..

• Brainstorm with your class the different water activities you can do in summer.

Beach Safety• Brainstorm all the hazards which could cause

danger to people at the beach.

Beach Hazards

Rips and currents Bluebottles

Jellyfish

Sunburn

DehydrationRocks in the

WaterSand Banks

Thieves

Surfers

Waves

Swimming at the Beach• When you swim at the beach it is important to follow the

signs.• The lifeguards set out the signs each day for the different

conditions.• They are there to protect you and keep you safe.

Use the information on the next slide to complete the worksheet ‘Information at the Beach’ in your booklet.

Beach Signs• Signs at the beach are there for YOUR benefit.

They are put there by lifeguards who are trained to observe different water and environment conditions.

• There are three types of signs –

Warning Information Regulatory

Rip Currents

• A rip current is a strong, narrow seaward flow of water that is caused by waves which push towards the beach, and that water needing to move back away from the shoreline.

• Watch the following video clip about Rip Currents

• Answer the questions on the worksheet in your booklet.

Safety at the Swimming Pool

• At a public pool –- No bombing- Only dive in the deep end- Play ball games in a designated area- Don’t run around the pool area- Only swim with adult supervision- Listen to the lifeguard/pool attendant

Safety at the Swimming Pool

• At home – - Don’t swim alone, children should always be

supervised by an adult.- Pools should be enclosed by a fence that locks

shut. The gate should always be kept shut.- First Aid/CPR instructions should be kept near

the pool.- Be sensible and careful of other people in the

pool.

Swimming in a Lake or River

• When swimming at a lake or river, it is often hard to tell how deep the water is or what objects might be under the water.

• Wade in or slide into the water so that you can test the water conditions.

• Swimmers are not the only people who use lakes and rivers. Be careful of others who may be using boats or fishing.

Water Entries

• Use the information on the following webpage to complete the Safe Water Entries worksheet in your booklet.

• www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/620-water-safety-online.asp

Boating

• Water is also fun for all the different boating activities, including wakeboarding, fishing, waterskiing, jetskiing, scuba diving and many others.

Boating• Always go with an adult and tell someone where

you’re going and when you will be back.• Wear a certified lifejacket.• Obey all signs whilst on the water, including speed

signs.• Don’t drink and drive a boat.• Make sure the driver has a boat license.• Make sure you don’t swim near boat ramps,

where boats are being put in or taken out of the water.

Water Rescues• If someone gets in trouble in the water, there are

different ways that you can help rescue them.• It is most important for you to stay safe while

you are helping someone.• You should stay out of the water to help them

unless you are trained.

- Watch the Water Rescue Video

- Use the information on the following slides to complete the worksheet Water Rescues in your

booklet.

Reach Rescue

• This can be used when the person is close enough to the edge to reach using an aid.

• It is important for the rescuer to be as close to the ground as possible.

Throw Rescue• If a person is too far away to reach, then a

throw rescue can be used.• You can throw something that floats to the

person and instruct them to kick back in to shore.

• You could also throw a rope to them and pull them in to shore. Just make sure you hold on to the other end of the rope!

• When you pull them back in, make sure you lie close to the ground like a normal reach rescue.

Wade Rescue• If they are a capable swimmer and the water is not

deep, the rescuer can wade into the water.• Once in the water, they should throw an object to

the person or to reach out to them with an object.• Care should be taken when near a stranded

swimmer.• A swimming rescue should only be attempted as a

last resort.

First Aid

• Sometimes, even though you may protect yourself, bad things like accidents can happen.

• It is important that you know first-aid so you know how to treat any people who might be hurt or injured.

STOP! Protect yourself first!!

• When providing first-aid to an injured person, it is important to make sure you don’t get hurt or sick yourself.

• For example – - If someone is bleeding make sure you wear

gloves.- If a friend has been stung by a bluebottle, make

sure you don’t get its tentacles on you when you are helping them.

DRSABCD• If a person is seriously injured or unconscious,

follow all the steps in DRSABCD to ensure they are treated correctly.

Spinal Injury

• After DRSABCD, quick immobilisationis the highest priority.

• Do not move the patient unless they are in danger.

• Support the patient’s head and neck - place hands on each side of head until support is arranged.

• Apply a cervical or improvised collar to minimise neck movement.

• Call 000 for an ambulance or 112 from a mobile phone.

Bleeding• Using gloves, apply pressure to the wound with a

towel or gauze pad.• Elevate the wound to stop blood flowing to it.• Eg – lie the person down with their leg resting on a

pillow.• Secure the padding with a bandage, making sure the

bandage is not too tight.• Seek emergency medical assistance if the wound

needs stitches or keeps bleeding.

Fractures

• If someone has broken a bone, it is important to make sure that you immobilise it or stop it from moving.

• Use a splint or straight object along the limb to keep it still.

• Bandage around the joint above and below the injury to make sure the bones don’t move.

• Seek emergency medical assistance.

Bluebottles

• Follow DRSABCD.• calm patient.• place patient’s stung limb in hot water (as hot

as the patient can tolerate).• ensure call for ambulance has

been made— 000 or 112 on mobile.

Box Jelly Fish

• Follow DRSABCD.• calm patient.• flood stung area with vinegar for at least 30

seconds if vinegar not available, flick tentacles off using a stick or gloved fingers.

• ensure call for ambulance has been made—000 or 112 on mobile.

Sunburn/Heat Exhaustion

Some signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion - • feeling hot, exhausted, weak and fatigued• persistent headache or dizziness• thirst and nausea• rapid breathing and pulse• high body temperature of 40°C or more• flushed and dry skin or cold and clammy skin

Sunburn/Heat ExhaustionTreatment - • Move the patient to lie down in a cool place

with circulating air• Remove unnecessary clothing, like jumpers• Sponge with cool water, apply cold packs or

wrapped ice to neck, groin and armpits• Give fluids to drink if conscious• Seek medical aid and call an ambulance if

patient vomits or does not recover quickly.

Water Safety Quiz

• Enter the following URL into your web browser.

www.watersafetyquiz.com.au

1. Click here to complete a practice question.

2. Enter your name and other details here.

3. Click here to begin the quiz.

Extension Activities

Boat Licence• To drive a boat in NSW, you need to have a

licence.• Even teenagers are able to get a boat licence,

once they have completed a safety course.

• Go to the following website - http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/sbh/getting_into_boating/getting_into_boating.html

• Answer the questions on the Boat Licence worksheet in your booklet.