Settlement Guide: five steps to beach safety in Australia

Beachsafe.org rät, die folgenden fünf Sicherheitshinweise zu befolgen, um einen sicheren Badespass zu garantieren.

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1. Always swim between the red and yellow flags

When you see red and yellow flags on a beach it indicates that there is currently a lifesaving service operating on that beach.

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2. Read the safety signs

Before you go on to the beach be sure to read the safety signs.

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3. Ask a lifeguard for safety advice

Lifeguards are highly trained and very knowledgeable about beach safety and conditions.

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4. Swim with a friend

While you are swimming together you can keep an eye out for each other.

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5. If you need help, stay calm and attract attention

If you require a lifeguard’s assistance to get back to shore, stay calm, raise your arm in the air and wave it from side to side.

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For more information visit: beachsafe.org.au