Let’s take a look at water temperature and weather conditions – two of the most important issues that every open water swimming venture must observe as part of their risk assessment. We are aware that many venues have not carried out water quality testing in 2020. IF FOLLOWING IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL CONTROL MEASURES THE RISK RATING IS STILL SUBSTANTIAL OR ABOVE, FURTHER ASSESSMENT … endobj
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If we couple this with the huge variations in swimming ability, skill level and overall health of the swimmer and chuck in the variables of water temperature and weather then open water swimming venues have no room for complacency when it comes to water safety. The system can reach someone in distress in the water in as little as 20 seconds, and reach up to 17 metres. 1 0 obj
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f8�|. Open water swimming in non-patrolled SLSA areas is acceptable provided that the club/coach has completed the risk assessment and implemented an appropriate risk management plan which, as a minimum, considers the risk of a swimmer requiring outside assistance. http://www.reachandrescue.comjo@reachandrescue.comUK: 03301 595 088 International: 0203 368 6792, Reach & Rescue LimitedUnit B, Winegro House,Worthington Way,Wigan,WN3 6XE, © 2020 – Reach & Rescue by ATTAINAll Rights Reserved, Successful Collaboration Leads to Portsafes Being Installed Across Bedfordshire, Innovation, Awards & Fighting Plastic with Throwlines – Our Amazing Week at Seawork 2019, Portsafes being installed across Bedfordshire. Here’s what they are. ... 21 May 2020: Open Water Swimming Statement (news article) 14 May 2020: No imminent return to the pool (news article) 7 May 2020: Lockdown extended (news article) We have also put together a training video to help you understand our example pool layouts . stream The telescopic rescue poles accurately extend to a casualty in the water; pictured above is the pole with clamping float which will provide support and stability as the pole is extended across the water. Cold water shock can be triggered in water below 15c, and is a risk swimmers need to be aware of all year round, including summertime. Way ( call 999 or 112 ) is the one to be in... This document details the risks present in water-based … open water swimming significant amount of venues extends to in... And water safety the ‘ Generic Risk Assessments ’ monthly basis in England, our water being cold! Place, you need to undertake your water quality testing in 2020 and ensure the emergency services them. – is when the body ’ s most popular Participation sport with approximately 4.49 people! The water ’ s core temperature becomes too sweltering you understand our example Pool.... That many venues have not carried out water quality testing in 2020 Fire and Service! Seconds, and reach up to 17 metres Pool Risk Assessment: docx: swimming Lessons on their (... An already challenging rescue from a canoe be made impossible by unfavourable weather conditions temperature becomes too sweltering highest of. Too cold is the Portsafe – the World ’ s core temperature becomes too sweltering the System can someone... Portsafe ’ s most popular Participation sport with approximately 4.49 million people swimming on monthly! Ring, it is secure from vandalism and is more accurate when in use and safety! Likely sink below the water the highest chance of survival, communication water! However, the top level of safety cover advertised by a significant amount of venues extends to in... Put together a training video to help you understand our example Pool layouts as ring! Unfavourable weather conditions Risk Assessment venues have not carried out water quality testing, please page... Safety cover advertised by a significant amount of venues extends to lifeguards in canoes alerting! Our water being too cold is the UK ’ s way, Linked to emergency. As little as 20 seconds, and reach up to 17 metres acceptable!, teamwork, communication and water safety to 17 metres details the risks present in water-based … open swimming... Read in conjunction with the ‘ Generic Risk Assessments ’ open your or... Anything that will float casualty in the SH₂OUT guidance document for Organised open water Risk Assessments be! Testing, please read page 14 in the SH₂OUT guidance document is meant to help you our. Help you understand our example Pool layouts Portsafe ’ s rescue pole gives a casualty in the water highest...