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The Canadian Champion, Friday, JuIy 20, 2007 - A33 On Tuesday, July 26th Canada wîil mark e Erect a chld-resistant banrier around yaur National Drowning Prevention Day. With chul- Pool auch aa a high fence or wall. dren out of school and many familles planning e Ensure that aIl gates are self-closing and summer activties in and around the water, July that latches are out of reach of children. ia mhe perfect Urne ta discuss water safety with * Keep objecta such as chairs, picnic tables, your family. and large toys away from gates and fences ta FRom 1991 ta 2000, drawning waa mhe faurth discourage children from climbing into the pool moat comman cauae 0f death by unintentional area. injuryand the leading cause of death assac[ e Make sure ail entranoes to the pool area. ated wimh recreational activities. Among maoss such as doors, windows and gates can be at highest nisk for drawning are toddlers lage 1 .MMà. . ta 4 years), youmh (age 15 ta 19 years>, and recreational ishermen. While tragic, moat drownings are entirely pre- ventable. Yu cani help ta keep your family safe by knawing mhe raka, recagnizing mhe hazards, and keeping a few imple safety tips in mnd. Infante aMW Toddlers Young children have an amazing ability ta sneak out of tme watchful supervision of par- enta. Remember, drowning accurs silentiy, and t anly takes a few minutes for a child ta drown. An infant or taddler can drown in as lite as five centimetres of watei 50o parents shauld be alert of bathtubs, toilets, wash pais and wad- ing pools ase well as lakes, ditches and swim- ming pools. a Neyer leave children unattended in a bathtub or wading pool. " Be sure ta keep mhe bathraom doors closed. " Tum ail wash pails upside down after use. " Silence means trouble. If you cant hear your chiid, investigate. a Remember, seconds count. If a child goas missing, check your pool/spa/tub irst. * Neyer underestimate the ability of a child ta get past protective banriers P"olOwners As a pool owner, it s your responsibility ta take ail oftme necessary stepa ta ensure the safe- ty of your children and guesta in your pool area. securely lacked. e Provide constant, undvded supervision of aIl people in and araund mhe pool. a Keep a well-stacked firt aid kit and irat aid manuai near mhe pool, as wvell as a cordless telephone and a list of emergency contact numbers. a Make sure yau and your family have up-ta- date Firat Air and CPR training. Bec Sd Beaches provide different hazanis tman swim- ming pools. It s difficuit ta îudge the depm 0of water, height of waves, and strength of cur- renta from outside the water. Sun glare and water colour aiea make it difficult ta see pea- Buy any Mediumn/ Large Pizza and get a 2 Litre Pepsi proq Et for only .99 OU AM IZZA piàkeveauU pie and abjects beneam mte aurface. e Aiways have an adult check water depth/con- ditians before allawing children ta swim. " Neyer dive in an unfamuliar area. " Provide cantinuous supervision and conduct frequent head caunits. " Insiat on using mhe buddy system. " Do not use inflatable toys as personal flota- tion devices. " Try ta swim near manned lifeguard towers. " Stay wlmhin marked swimming areas. " Swim onily duning daylight hours. " Do not sw im when fatigued. A large portion of drownings occur as a resuit 0f boating accidents. Lifjackets and Personal Floatation Dovces are a boaters best friend. Even the best swmmers cannat stay afloat when mhey are uncansciaus, so ail boaters should wear a properly fitted PFD. In Canada, 71% 0f basting fatalities occurred when the victim was not properly wearing a floatatian device. Ta avaid bating tragedies, follow tmese simple rmies: " Neyer mis alcahol and bating. " Asses me condition of tme boat before set- ting out an tme water. " Insist tmat ail passengers wear PFDs. " Sit children low in the boat. " Avoid sitting on the edges of tme baat. " Avoid standing and maving about in smaîl, open bas. a ieep a well-stacked firt aid kit an baard at ail Ures. a leep a flashlight, whistie, rope, matches and oars in the baat at ail times. " Plan ta dock before dusk. " Be aware of other marine traffic at ail timer,.j For more information on drowning prevention and water safety. contact Swift Aquatics at 1- 877-228-1123, or visit aur website at www.swiftaquatics.com. '~THE BEST SOUND UN TOWN *MUFFLERS *BRAKES *CON VERTERS WE GOT EMI iFA ILED YOUR E- TES T? WE CANV HELP! WE CUSTOLO STANLESS STEEL j -pnMn-Fi.0' :0 audy9:0-10 Milton MIKE ACCETTURA pî Tel: 905-878-7087 Fax: 905-878-1451 smal lass Sies 'Exmrloncsd Instructors SWarm 920 Pool @ ooular Unst. 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