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Water safety plan manual. 2nd edition.

This Water safety plan manual provides practical guidance to support development and implementation of water safety planning in accordance with the principles presented in the WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality. The manual is targeted at water suppliers and organizations supporting water safety planning programmes, including government agencies respon...

Rural Water Safety Plan – Instructions and Training Materials

Tailored guidance package to support rural water safety planning in Sri Lanka. Includes stepwise instructions for trainers to conduct a rural WSP training incorporating a field visit....

Pacific WASH Resilience Guidelines & Tools

These guidelines and training materials have been produced by UNICEF Pacific and encompass a number of tools to expand and strengthen the work of governments and other partners to improve water, sanitation and hygiene services, whilst building resilience for communities in the Pacific. The guidance collates current approaches and previous guidance on WASH an...

Water safety planning training videos

Training videos on water safety planning are now available. The videos cover an introduction to water safety plan principles and steps, and water safety plan auditing. These videos are recordings from a bilateral training event organized by the WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regional Offices, with support from WHO Headquarters. The content has been....

Water safety plan audit training package

Water safety plans (WPS) have been implemented in every region of the world, and many implementing countries have included WSPs in drinking-water policies or regulations. Enforcement of WSP requirements, as well as general WSP success and sustainability, requires ongoing WSP auditing, i.e. independent and systematic checks of WSP completeness, implementation...

Capacity building and training approaches for water safety plans: A comprehensive literature review.

The World Health Organization has recommended Water Safety Plans (WSPs), a holistic risk assessment and risk management approach, for drinking-water suppliers across low-, middle- and high-income countries, since publishing its 2004 Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality. While rapid WSP adoption has occurred, capacity is still catching up to implementation n...

Developing Water Safety Plans Involving Schools – Introducing “Water Safety Plans” for small-scale water supply systems – Manual for teachers and pupils

The World Health Organisation (WHO) initiated the Water Safety Plans (WSP), which is to be considered as a part of the WHO or other guidelines or directives on drinking water quality. The WSP asks for an identification of risks, which could affect water safety and human health in every stage of the water supply. It......

Training Package on Climate Resilient Water Safety Plan (CR-WSP)

This training toolkit aims to support  roll-out of climate resilient WSPs in Nepal by capacitating national trainers. The training materials are based on international (WHO) and national (Department of Water Supply & Sanitation) best practices and experiences. The training toolkit contains a “Facilitators handbook”, “Participants workbook” and p...

Experiential Learning through Role-Playing: Enhancing Stakeholder Collaboration in Water Safety Plans

Improved water safety management, as addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals, can be aided by Water Safety Planning, a risk-assessment and risk-management approach introduced by the World Health Organization and implemented to date in 93 countries around the globe. Yet, this approach still encounters some challenges in practice, including that of secu...

Water safety planning: A roadmap to supporting resources

Describes resources developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), and partners, on various aspects of water safety planning, such as water safety plan development, implementation, training, advocacy and auditing....

Principles and Practices of Drinking-water Chlorination: A guide to strengthening chlorination practices in small- to medium-sized water supplies

Practical guidance and training materials for small- and medium-sized water supplies, and for those providing training and support to these suppliers, on strengthening chlorination practices – a common improvement need identified through the WSP process in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions. Training materials include a facilitator’s guide a...

Operational Monitoring Plan Development: A guide to strengthening operational monitoring practices in small- to medium-sized water supplies

Practical guidance and training materials for small- and medium-sized water suppliers, and for those providing training and support to these suppliers, on strengthening operational monitoring practices – a core element of water safety planning. Training materials include a facilitator’s guide and PowerPoint slides....

A role-playing game for practising stakeholder collaboration in Water Safety Plans

One of the challenges in the implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) is stakeholder engagement. For this reason, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education has developed a role-playing game for practising stakeholder collaboration in WSP. The game can be used in WSP training or during educational activities for water safety and WSP at graduate and......

WSSP compendium – Developing a water & sanitation safety plan in a rural community

A Water and Sanitation Safety Plan (WSSP) is an efficient methodology to manage drinking water and sanitation safely and is based on the Water Safety Plan and Sanitation Safety Plan approach by WHO. This WSSP Compendium aims to enable communities to develop a WSSP for small-scale water supplies, e.g. dug wells, boreholes, springs and piped......

Capacity Training on Urban Water Safety Planning – Training Modules

These training materials have been developed by the South-East Asia Regional Office of WHO to be used either to train trainers or to train operators of water supply utilities or sector stakeholders. They are intended for use by governments, NGOs, private sector, academic institutions and individuals. They may be used intensively over three or five......

ppt – The Importance of Laboratory Support in the Implementation of Water Safety Plans

Powerpoint presentation from the USEPA on the Importance of Laboratory Support in the Implementation of Water Safety Plans. The critical elements to laboratory support as well as he linkages between Water Safety Plan implementation and laboratory support are explained....

ppt – Quality Systems: ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Powerpoint presentation for the US EPA with an introduction to the ISO ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international standard for calibration and testing labs – including its purpose and how to ensure the quality system are effective...

Rural Water Safety Plan (RWSP) Facilitator’s Guide

The facilitator‟s guide for the Rural Water Safety Plan Workshop has been prepared based on the Water Safety Planning for Small Community Water Supplies adapted to the Bhutanese context. This manual will describe how rural communities can deliver and sustain safe drinking water by developing and implementing WSPs for their own communities....

WSP training package

The training package consists of three components, a facilitator handbook, a participant workbook and accompanying PowerPoint presentations. It is structured around 13 learning modules based on the WHO/IWA WSP Manual: Step by step risk management for drinking-water supplies and the WHO/IWA WSP Quality Assurance Tool....

SNAKES & LADDERS – Water Safety Plan version in Nepal

‘WSP Snakes & Ladders’ was developed according to the hazards identified and hazard control measures developed for this particular community in Nepal. The game could easily be adapted to any drinking water system or community, ensuring that the hazards and control measures are locally appropriate....

Training workbook on Water Safety Planning Urban systems

The objective of this workbook is to serve as a guide to facilitate WSP development for an organised water supply that is managed by a water utility or similar entity. WSPs can be tailored differently for each specific water supply system. This workbook is generic and is not specific to any particular country. It is......

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Water Safety Presentation

Free water safety presentation.

Are you interested in hosting a free water safety presentation at your school, swim school, community event or business? Stop Drowning Now offers free presentations aimed at educating about drowning prevention.

Stop Drowning Now’s partners nationwide offers water safety talks and activities catered to your event.

Ready to set up a presentation? Fill out the form on the right and a SDN staff member will be in touch to set up your presentation.

We look forward to hearing from you! Education saves lives, together we can end drowning. 

Whether you’re a parent with a backyard pool or an adult who enjoys a day at the beach, drowning prevention and water safety education should always be a priority.

We can end drowning in our lifetime. Public awareness and education focused on young children is the most powerful tool to prevent fatal and non-fatal drowning.

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Drowning Prevention

• More children ages 1–4 die from drowning than any other cause.
• Drowning happens in seconds and is often silent.
• Drowning can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water.

Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning. 1-5  Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water.

Construct and use a four-sided fence that is at least four feet in height and fully encloses the pool and separates it from the house, with self-closing and self-latching gates [PDF – 20 pages] . Remove all toys from the pool area that might attract children to the pool when the pool is not in use.

Designate a responsible adult to supervise closely and constantly when children are in or near water (including bathtubs). You can assign a specific adult to supervise each child when they have access to water. Adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distracting activities like reading, using the phone, and consuming alcohol or drugs, because drowning happens quickly and quietly. 1,6  After swim time is over, shut and lock doors that give access to water. Be proactive and learn about any risks when visiting another home or unfamiliar location. Adults should supervise children closely even when lifeguards are present.

Life jackets reduce the risk of drowning while boating for people of all ages and swimming abilities. Life jackets should be used by children for all activities while in and around natural water. Life jackets can also be used by weaker swimmers of all ages in and around natural water and swimming pools. Do not rely on air-filled or foam toys, as these are not safety devices. 1,7

Your CPR skills could save someone’s life in the time it takes for paramedics to arrive. Many organizations such as  American Red Cross  and  American Heart Association  offer CPR training courses, both online and in-person.

Lakes, rivers, and oceans have hidden hazards such as dangerous currents or waves, rocks or vegetation, and limited visibility. 8  Check the forecast before activities in, on, or near water. Local weather conditions can change quickly and cause dangerous flash floods, strong winds, and thunderstorms with lightning strikes.

Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or other water activities. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance, and coordination. 9 Do not drink alcohol while supervising children.

Always swim with a buddy. Choose swimming sites that have lifeguards when possible. The buddy system is especially beneficial for people with seizure disorders or other medical conditions that increase their risk of drowning. 1

Know if your medical condition might increase your risk for drowning and take extra care. For example, if you or a family member have a seizure disorder like epilepsy, have one-on-one supervision around water. People with seizure disorders can also consider taking a shower rather than a bath. Take extra precaution around water if you or a family member has other conditions that can increase drowning risk, like heart conditions or autism. 1,10-12

Avoid swimming if you take medications that impair your balance, coordination, or judgement. These side effects increase the risk of drowning. Several medications can produce these side effects, such as those used for anxiety and other mental health conditions. 13

Do not hyperventilate before swimming underwater or try to hold your breath underwater for long periods of time. This can cause you to pass out and drown. This is sometimes called “hypoxic blackout” or “shallow water blackout”. 14

• Water Safety USA is a roundtable of longstanding national nonprofit and governmental organizations with a strong record of providing drowning prevention and water safety programs, including public education.
• Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries, including drowning.
• The YMCA is a nonprofit that focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. See their drowning prevention page for tips about how to be  safe around water .
• Healthychildren.org , a website from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), contains helpful information for parents on many topics, including water safety advice . Resources in Spanish are included.
• The  Drowning Chain of Survival is composed of five steps that can help to guide the prevention of drowning, as well as rescue and recovery when a drowning incident occurs.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics provides more detailed information about prevention of drowning in the AAP 2019 Policy Statement .
• Denny SA, Quan L, Gilchrist J, McCallin T, Shenoi R, Yusuf S, Hoffman B, Weiss J. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. Policy Statement – Prevention of Drowning . Pediatrics 2019;143(5): e20190850.
• Brenner RA, Taneja GS, Haynie DL, Trumble AC, Qian C, Klinger RM, Klevanoff MA.  Association between swimming lessons and drowning in childhood: A case-control study . Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 2009;163(3):203–210.
• Yang L, Nong QQ, Li CL, Feng QM, Lo SK.  Risk factors for childhood drowning in rural regions of a developing country: a case–control study . Injury Prevention 2007;13(3):178–182.
• Petrass LA, Blitvich JD.  Preventing adolescent drowning: Understanding water safety knowledge, attitudes and swimming ability. The effect of a short water safety intervention . Accident Analysis & Prevention 2014;70:188–194.
• Wallis BA, Watt K, Franklin RC, Taylor M, Nixon JW, Kimble RM.  Interventions associated with drowning prevention in children and adolescents: systematic literature reviewexternal icon . Injury Prevention 2015;21:195–204.
• Moran K, Stanley T.  Toddler drowning prevention: Teaching parents about water safety in conjunction with their child’s in-water lessons . International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion 2006;14(4):254–256.
• Cummings P, Mueller BA, Quan L.  Association between wearing a personal floatation device and death by drowning among recreational boaters: a matched cohort analysis of United States Coast Guard data . Injury Prevention 2011;17(3):156–159.
• Mackay JM, Samuel E, Green A. Hidden Hazards: An Exploration of Open Water Drowning and Risks for Children . Safe Kids Worldwide 2018. Accessed 4 May 2021.
• Driscoll TR, Harrison JA, Steenkamp M.  Review of the role of alcohol in drowning associated with recreational aquatic activity . Injury Prevention 2004;10(2):107–113.
• Guan J, Li G.  Injury Mortality in Individuals with Autism . American Journal of Public Health 2017;107(5):791–793.
• Guan J, Li G.  Characteristics of unintentional drowning deaths in children with autism spectrum disorder . Injury Epidemiology 2017;4(32):1–4.
• Semple-Hess J, Campwala R.  Pediatric submersion injuries: emergency care and resuscitation . Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2014;11(6)1–22.
• Pajunen T, Vuori E, Vincenzi FF, Lillsunde P, Smith G, Lunetta P.  Unintentional drowning: Role of medicinal drugs and alcohol . BMC Public Health 2017;17(388):1–10.
• Pearn JH, Franklin RC, Peden AE. Hypoxic blackout: diagnosis, risks, and prevention . International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education. 2015;9(3):9.

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Water Safety Presentation for Kids

Teach your little ones how to swim safely with a free water safety lesson.

Our team at Goldfish Swim School believes that everyone should learn and understand the basics of water safety. So we decided to develop a special W.A.T.E.R. safety presentation for kids everywhere to enjoy. We’re happy to give these presentations to children in daycare centers, schools and other educational facilities at no cost. Valid only at participating locations. Check with your local Goldfish Swim School today!

Water Safety Swimming Classes for Kids

This interactive water safety experience is great for anyone between the ages of three and seven and focuses on teaching:

• The concept and the importance of water safety for kids
• How to avoid potential dangers in and around the water
• Different ways to handle water crisis situations
• Water safety techniques

We provide every member of our audience with materials and other important information in our efforts to prevent water-related accidents. They’ll also get to meet our mascot, Bubbles.

Water Safety Guidelines

The techniques we teach during our water safety class are the same techniques we teach in the pool. We have broken down some of our water safety guidelines into a simple acronym.

It’s easy:  W.A.T.E.R.

• Wear your life jacket.
• Act. Throw, don’t go.
• Take swim lessons.
• Educate. Learn swim safety skills.
• Respect. Play it cool and follow the rules.

We go in-depth into these guidelines and more during our water safety presentation. You can also  learn more about these  water safety guidelines  or about training in  mini baby swim classes .

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How We Teach Water Safety At Goldfish Swim School

We love teaching children the importance of water safety through our interactive W.A.T.E.R. Safety presentation! But don’t take our word for it. Watch the video to see what our water safety program would look like for the children in your life!

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Water Safety at Home

The Hard Facts About Drowning

• Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children between 1 and 4 years old.
• And it’s the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children 19 and under.
• Children less than a year old are more likely to drown at home in the bathtub or a bucket.

Top Tips 

• Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Young children can drown in as little as one inch of water, so it’s important to keep them within an arm’s reach of an adult.
• Empty tubs, buckets, containers and kids’ pools immediately after use. Store them upside down and out of children’s reach.
• Close lids and doors. Keep toilet lids and doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed when not in use.
• Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates.
• Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. It is important to know how to respond in an emergency without putting yourself at risk.

Learn More About Water Safety at Home

Many kids love being around water, so it’s important to learn these water safety tips for your home . You can also learn more about swimming safety tips and boating safety tips .

Useful Links for Swimming and Boating Safety

List of helpful links to other drowning prevention safety resources.

Home Safety Tips (PDF)

Download our Home Safety Tips Sheet. 

Drownings Among Children in 2020

Open Water Safety Checklist

Expert advice on how kids can stay safe when swimming in open water – plus the five essential water skills every child should learn.

Water Watcher Card

Download a Water Watcher Card - the perfect water safety tool to help you and your friends taking turns supervising your kids, or Being a Water Watcher!

Water Safety Tips at Home

Whether it’s bath time or playtime, water is great fun for kids but safety must come first. Learn how to keep kids safe around water in your home.

Datos Sobre El Peligro De Ahogamiento Infantil

Safe Kids descubrió 4 conceptos erróneos que muchos padres tienen acerca del ahogamiento infantil y ofrece consejos.

The Facts about Kids and the Danger of Drowning

Safe Kids uncovers 4 misconceptions many parents have about preventing children from drowning and offers water safety tips.

Pool Safety Checklist

Safe Kids gives parents helpful tips to prevent drowning at the pool: watch kids, teach them to swim, help them develop water survival skills, and more.

Lista De Control De La Seguridad En La Piscina

6 cosas que los padres necesitan saber para proteger a sus niños en la piscina. ¿Conoce todos estos consejos?

Did You Know?

Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old. Learn More »

Basic Water Safety and Rescue

Apr 24, 2012

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Basic Water Safety and Rescue. A Blueprint to Surviving the Water Response. How Many of You……. Are A Kayaker Are A Floater / River Runner Have Water Rescue Training Are A Strong Swimmer. Be Afraid….. Be Very Afraid.

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Basic Water Safety and Rescue A Blueprint to Surviving the Water Response.

How Many of You……. • Are A Kayaker • Are A Floater / River Runner • Have Water Rescue Training • Are A Strong Swimmer

Be Afraid….. Be Very Afraid • Water and flood related incidents make up 1-2% of fire department incidents in the United States • Approximately 1% of fire service fatalities are water related.

Still Waters? • Moving water is more dangerous than still water. • If the water speed doubles the force increases 4 times • Water can float cars in as little as foot of water • 2 feet of water at 6 mph will float a passenger car • Even boats, PWC’s and hovercraft can be affected and flipped by moving water.

Eddy is that you? • Eddies are caused by objects in the river or by the river bank • Essentially it is a backflow that travels upstream • Seek these areas when in trouble as they are relatively calm and get you our of the main current.

Low Head Dams • Also known as drowning machines • Can be both man made and natural • Have a current that sinks boats and holds objects in a circulating current • STAY AWAY, DON’T PLAY

Strainers • Strainers are caused by river debris • They live up to their name, what do you use a strainer for? • Once caught the water force holds a person in place. • Avoid them if you can. If you can’t be careful of them and don’t fall victim.

Foot Entrapments • Foot entrapments are not a hydraulic but are worsened by hydraulic forces. • Swimming properly in swiftwater will help avoid this. • There are rescue techniques for those who are trapped by this.

Swiftwater Swimming • In moving water standing up can be fatal and swimming face down can cause injuries • The answer is to swim on your back with your feet downstream • To traverse the current put your head in the direction you want to travel

Attitude, who me? • Each of the emergency services has their own mentality and equipment. • Each of these has their drawbacks. • We will go over each so you are aware of them and can mitigate your own attitude.

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USSD 2024 – Stantec Presentation Schedule

April 09, 2024

Listen in as Stantec thought leaders amplify the importance of the dam safety at this important annual conference

2024 USSD Annual Conference & Exhibition April 22-26, 2024 Seattle, Washington

#StantecProud to be on the ground exchanging ideas with more than 800 dam and levee professionals advancing solutions and the science behind the planning, designing, constructing, and operation and maintenance of dams and levees.

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Tuesday, April 23

11:20 AM – Understanding Key Factors in LifeSim Modeling in Support of Portfolio Risk Assessment: A Case Study of Three Dams in Southern California Presenter: Carmen Bernedo Sanchez

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