Vacation Safety
Farmers take vacations too, and because of this, it is important to always remember some safety tips while you or your loved ones are away from the farm. The beach can be a relaxing place, but it can also present a variety of hazards.
Important Tips to Remember on the Beach and in Water
- Check your child’s swimming ability every year before they swim for the first time.
- Always swim with a buddy even if a lifeguard is present.
- Ensure that someone is watching from the beach and that they are not distracted or impaired.
- If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current.
- If someone is swimming and becomes caught in a rip current, never try to rescue them yourself. Alert a lifeguard or call 911.
- If you dig a hole in the sand, always fill it in. Others can fall and become entrapped in the hole.
- Only jump into water that is clear, and you know what is beneath you. Always enter the water feet first. Diving into the water can be very dangerous.
- Always check the weather before going into the water. If a storm begins, get out of the water immediately. Lightning can strike the water making it energized.
- In the event you are in a boat that capsizes, stay with the boat.
- If someone falls from the boat, through them a floatation device before attempting the rescue them.
- Never operate a boat under the influence; this can impair your decision-making abilities.
