Test Your Knowledge Of Water Safety?

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    Drowning takes the lives of many children each year.

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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    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.

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  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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.

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    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. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    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.

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  • 6. 

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

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    • False

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

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    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    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/ 

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  • 8. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    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. 

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  • 9. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Drowning is silent, and it will go unnoticed if no one is actively watching.

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