Test Your Knowledge Of Water Safety?

1. Drowning takes the lives of many children each year.

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In 2014, 784 children fatally drowned in the U.S., and more than half of them were under age 5. In fact, among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years of age.

Explanation

In 2014, 784 children fatally drowned in the U.S., and more than half of them were under age 5. In fact, among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years of age.

2. There are many things homeowners can do to help ensure water safety.

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Empty all buckets of water, close bathroom doors, use safety locks on toilets, never leave a child unattended in a bathtub, drain the tub and sinks and empty kiddie pools. Also, install a fence (climb-resistant mesh fence is best) around your pool, spa and water features. And even if you do have a fence, close supervision is still essential.

Explanation

Empty all buckets of water, close bathroom doors, use safety locks on toilets, never leave a child unattended in a bathtub, drain the tub and sinks and empty kiddie pools. Also, install a fence (climb-resistant mesh fence is best) around your pool, spa and water features. And even if you do have a fence, close supervision is still essential.

3. It is okay to leave an infant unattended in the bathtub for just a moment.

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You have to be constantly supervising. You can't take your eyes off of your child for even a second. And make sure you check for all potential water hazards in and around your home such as: - Buckets of water - Toilets - Bathtubs - Sinks - Puddles - Kiddie pools - Swimming pools - Spas - Landscape water features Be sure to empty all buckets of water, close bathroom doors, use safety locks on toilets, never leave a child unattended in a bathtub, drain the tub and sinks and empty kiddie pools.

Explanation

You have to be constantly supervising. You can't take your eyes off of your child for even a second. And make sure you check for all potential water hazards in and around your home such as: - Buckets of water - Toilets - Bathtubs - Sinks - Puddles - Kiddie pools - Swimming pools - Spas - Landscape water features Be sure to empty all buckets of water, close bathroom doors, use safety locks on toilets, never leave a child unattended in a bathtub, drain the tub and sinks and empty kiddie pools.

4. Children can start to drown within seconds of coming into contact with water.

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IN THE TIME IT TAKES TO... • Cross a room for a towel (10 seconds), a child in a bathtub can be submerged. • Answer the phone (2 minutes), a child can lose consciousness. • Sign for a package at the front door (4-6 minutes), a child submerged in a tub or pool can sustain permanent brain damage.

Explanation

IN THE TIME IT TAKES TO... • Cross a room for a towel (10 seconds), a child in a bathtub can be submerged. • Answer the phone (2 minutes), a child can lose consciousness. • Sign for a package at the front door (4-6 minutes), a child submerged in a tub or pool can sustain permanent brain damage.

5. Most people who drown in boating-related accidents were not wearing personal flotation devices.

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In 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard received reports for 4,604 boating incidents; 3,153 boaters were reported injured, and 672 died. Most (72%) boating deaths that occurred during 2010 were caused by drowning, with 88% of victims not wearing life jackets.

Explanation

In 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard received reports for 4,604 boating incidents; 3,153 boaters were reported injured, and 672 died. Most (72%) boating deaths that occurred during 2010 were caused by drowning, with 88% of victims not wearing life jackets.

6. Children can only drown when the water level is 6 inches or higher.

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Any water deep enough to cover the mouth and nose, which can be less than two inches, can cause drowning.

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Any water deep enough to cover the mouth and nose, which can be less than two inches, can cause drowning.

7. The best way to protect children from unauthorized access to a home pool is with a 4-sided fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

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Installing a fence is the best way to protect your children. But it shouldn't be the only mechanism in place. For more information visit https://www.tessarhodes.com/swimming-pool-safety-act-updated-jan-1-2018/

Explanation

Installing a fence is the best way to protect your children. But it shouldn't be the only mechanism in place. For more information visit https://www.tessarhodes.com/swimming-pool-safety-act-updated-jan-1-2018/

8. Most pool-related drownings or near-drownings occur in backyard pools.

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Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under the age of five. And most of these drownings happen in backyard pools.

Explanation

Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under the age of five. And most of these drownings happen in backyard pools.

9. Most child drownings and near-drownings occur in the ocean.

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The location where drowning is likely to take place changes with age: - children under twelve months commonly drown in toilets, buckets, and bathtubs - and children between the ages of one and four mostly drown in home pools (this age group has the highest drowning rates) - finally, older children typically drown in natural bodies of water

Explanation

The location where drowning is likely to take place changes with age: - children under twelve months commonly drown in toilets, buckets, and bathtubs - and children between the ages of one and four mostly drown in home pools (this age group has the highest drowning rates) - finally, older children typically drown in natural bodies of water

10. As long as there are other adults around, children are safe because it's easy to spot when someone is drowning.

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Drowning is silent, and it will go unnoticed if no one is actively watching.

Explanation

Drowning is silent, and it will go unnoticed if no one is actively watching.