What are the precautions for swimming at the beach?

The weather is hot in summer, and going to the beach for swimming is often the first choice for people to cool down when they have free time. Swimming at the beach has increasingly become a way to cool off. However, with more and more people appearing at the beach, this has become a major hidden danger. When swimming at the beach, you must also pay attention to protecting your own life safety. So, what should you pay attention to when swimming at the beach?

The editor has summarized some experiences and precautions for swimming at the beach and shared them with everyone. While enjoying the waves, also pay attention to safety and protect yourself.

Precautions for swimming at the beach

1. The first thing is to choose a good time. Swimming at the beach is different from swimming in a swimming pool. You have to be very careful when the tide rises and falls. It is recommended not to swim in the sea during high tide at noon or just surf on the shore. It is generally more appropriate to swim in the sea during low tide between 5 and 7 pm. If the sun sets later, it will be unsafe to swim without lights.

2. Don’t go alone. Choose a crowded beach and avoid remote waters. After all, it is your first time at a beach and you are not familiar with the terrain. The reefs and rocks may be submerged in the sea water during high tide. If you accidentally swim too far or too far to a remote place, it will be difficult to call for help. Beginners should try not to go to places where the water is deeper than their height. For safety reasons, you can also rent a swimming ring.

3. Choose the beach carefully. A good bathing place should have fine sand and, most importantly, be clean. When swimming at the beach, be careful of stones, glass and other debris under your feet to prevent foot injuries.

4. Pay attention to the creatures in the sea. When swimming at the beach, there will naturally be some sea creatures. Sometimes you may be stung by jellyfish or other creatures. If you have any adverse reactions, you need to go ashore and rest, but there is no need to make a fuss, just stay calm no matter what.

Emergency response knowledge

If an accident unfortunately occurs and there is a suspected possibility of spinal injury, take care to keep the airway open, avoid unnecessary movement, and seek medical attention as soon as possible. If movement is necessary, use appropriate tools or multiple people to move the person simultaneously to avoid more serious sequelae.

1. Do not try to swim in a lake or at the seaside where you are not familiar with the water conditions.

2. When weather conditions are unstable, avoid going to the beach to play in the water or engage in water activities.

3. When swimming in a pool, avoid chasing each other around the poolside or playing intense horse-riding war games in the water.

4. When playing on the pool water slide, do not deliberately play upside down or in other wrong ways.

5. When playing on the springboard, you should pay attention to nearby swimmers and dive at the front end of the springboard. Do not deliberately jump from the side of the springboard or jump up and down to avoid accidental injury.

6. Do not drink alcohol before swimming, because alcohol will affect the brain's judgment ability and increase the chance of swimming accidents.

The following are some precautions and safety common sense compiled by the editor. It is worth reminding everyone that although entertainment at the seaside is enjoyable, you also need to pay attention to and be vigilant about your own safety at all times. If an accident occurs, it is important to learn some emergency common sense as soon as possible. This is the most important thing to ensure your own safety.