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Never swim after consuming alcohol or food.
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Obey all the usual safety rules that apply
in any properly run pool e.g. no running, no
running dives, no horseplay etc
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Be particularly careful of young children
wandering off.
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Check for pool depth markings. There may not
be any so you must check the depths yourself
if you are a competent swimmer.
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Ensure that you do not dive into shallow
water
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Watch out for children/baby pools that may
be next to the main pool without any barrier
between them.
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Watch out for sudden drops or changes in the
gradient of a pool floor
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Check for missing, uneven or slippery tiles
surrounding or in the pool
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Do not swim or do not allow children to swim
in a pool with discoloured water.
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Always swim, in areas patrolled by
lifeguards.
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Swim in the designated swimming area when
swimming in the sea. Normally, the red and
yellow flags indicate the zoned area for
swimming
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Swim with family or friends - never alone.
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Swim within your depth and parallel to the
shore.
