May is Water Safety Month, so it’s important to remember risks associated with being around water. If your church has a pool or pond nearby, or hosts events at the beach or waterparks, we have some tips on how to help reduce the risk your visitors may face.
Never let people swim alone
Having supervision while around water can be the difference between life or death. Never let anyone swim alone and never let children be alone while around water. Having a lifeguard on duty anytime you’re in the water is a great way to help reduce the risk of drowning.
Maintain the necessary safety aids
In addition to making sure people swim with supervision, be sure to have the necessary supplies on hand in case of an emergency. Keep a first aid kit, life preservers, and a phone nearby anytime someone is swimming to help provide the necessary aid in the event of an accident.
Don’t swim during storms
Severe weather presents all sorts of risks to your ministry and people, but those risks are increased while around water. Lightning, rough waves, and decreased visibility all increase the dangers of swimming. Be sure to only schedule events and allow access to swimming areas when the weather allows it.
Prevent unauthorized access to pools
Enclosing pools with fences, gates, or buildings is a great way of keeping unsupervised and unauthorized people from gaining access. You could be liable in the event someone comes onto your property and falls into the water or drowns. Taking reasonable steps to limit access to bodies of water can help keep people safe and reduce your liability at the same time.
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