SAFE Colouring Sheets

Winter safety

DANGERS Can you number the following dangers on the picture? ➊ Call for help as soon as possible ➋ Always use a safe rescue, never go on the ice ➌ Never follow animals on the ice ➍ Lie on your back and use something that floats to stay on the water’s surface ➎ Obey warning signs ➏ Ice is thin around drainpipes, trees and plants ➐ Ice is always thin around man-made structures and at the edge of river banks

SPOT ADVICE

spot the dangers

Keep your family SAFE, learn the code:

follow safety signs and advice

FRIEND Emergency

always go with friends or family

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shout for help and call 999

Winter safety

This poster it designed to help you enjoy water safely in winter.

Winter Safety Advice:

Wordsearch W L E R D C G I N G D L O C

• Pay attention to water safety signs

P I L Y B E M E R G E N C Y

• Don’t go on to the ice, it is not safe

N P N A C H I S O M W C U N B C O T D S D H L R T G L K

• Never go on to the ice to rescue someone, try to reach them with an object

N T A H E B V A D F E O C J

• Keep clear of the water’s edge in case you fall in

E R N I O R I R W E D R A V

• Never play in floodwater, you may get swept away or it may be deeper than you think

Z S T N O Q M P D R A S T E

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R N H G B N I C K F G S L S

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Draw a snowman lifeguard!

O C I H L U W X V C N M A N F G E Y N F Y S D H E K R E C C R D A S O B D C R T N V A U E L S N O W M A N G U O B H P O D C B O P T I H R L J X W E C I T M O H S O L G

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WINTER

SIGNS

SNOWMAN

ICE

FROZEN

GLOVES

CRACKS

THIN

DANGER

COLD

EMERGENCY

SHARP

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At the river

DANGERS Can you number the following dangers on the picture?

1

Beware of trip hazards

2

The water will not be as clean as a swimming pool

3

escue equipment may be missing R or broken

4

Pay attention to water safety signs

5

lways wear a buoyancy aid when A on water

6

eware of currents, they can carry B you away in seconds

7

Water depth can vary greatly

8

Banks often have crumbling or steep edges

9

You may risk getting trapped in weeds, branches or underwater obstacles

10

You may not know what is beneath the surface

11

Most rivers are far too cold to swim in

SPOT ADVICE

spot the dangers

Keep your family SAFE, learn the code:

follow safety signs and advice

FRIEND Emergency

always go with friends or family

For more games and information visit

www.rlss.org.uk

shout for help and call 999

At the river

This poster it designed to help you enjoy swimming safely at the river.

River Safety Advice:

S N E I R P L K T A O B D J

• Swim at lifeguarded lakes

F R H D O A S L F L O F I B

• When around water, stay back from the edge so you don’t fall in • Remember that lakes and rivers remain cold all year round • Always wear a lifejacket for activities on or around the water Contact RLSS UK to find out how you can become a Rookie Lifeguard and learn lifesaving and self rescue skills.

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River Safety Quiz

U K I O S D E E R B V M P A Q A T V H B Q L E A W N R N U I R C E A U I E H D R A K Y F G D I R A O Z G L T E S E W U G N E L D I V T N I X L H I N G F K Q G E E R G O O N Y D P R U L C N O R T L T O O L R K M I W S K C U D C H S R C I J L I U R E L L O L Y A K E D N C A N A L B

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2. What should you throw to help someone in trouble – a rubber duck, a life ring, your teacher or a brick?

L C B R I D G E N K S E N P

R W J T G A G H O O X U K S

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1. What number should you call if someone needs help?

RIVER

DIRTY

CURRENT

CANAL

QUARRY

DUCKS

TROLLEY

FREEZING

BOAT

BANKS

REEDS

BRIDGE

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3. What should you wear if you can’t swim?

4. Why should you stay back from the water’s edge?

5. You should never jump in to save someone in trouble, true or false?

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At the Beach

DANGERS Can you number the following dangers on the picture?

1

ake sure you know what is M beneath the surface

2

Never jump off cliffs into the water

3

ake care in the sun – it can take T you as little as an hour to burn

4

Don’t ignore the danger signs

5

Never swim when a red flag is flying

6

Don’t swim near pipes and rocks

7

eware of currents – they can carry B you out to sea

8

Alcohol limits your ability to swim

9

on’t use inflatables in the sea D if it’s windy

10

ed and yellow flags mean lifeguards R and supervised swimming

11

Listen to what the lifeguard tells you

12

eep an eye on children. Don’t let K them wander off

SPOT ADVICE

spot the dangers

Keep your family SAFE, learn the code:

follow safety signs and advice

FRIEND Emergency

always go with friends or family

For more games and information visit

www.rlss.org.uk

shout for help and call 999

At the Beach

This poster it designed to help you enjoy swimming safely at the beach.

Beach Flag game

Beach Safety Advice:

D L P O O F L O A T C R A G

• Only swim at lifeguarded beaches

N I S N T P R A E D A P S H

• Read safety signs at the entrance to the beach

I C U R R E N T S U M D I A

• Learn the meanings of the lifeguard flags

W E C B I C D E T P R B C R

• Check if the tide is coming in or out and make sure you won’t be cut off from the beach exit

Wordsearch R C R F N H B D J A T S L S O R N G G O S L U U S E I T C E B W A L T G R N P D F M

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C H A S I N N W I A M D O R

S M S A N F F D G R R T W E H I I L M O L I L O L J A C

Draw a line from the flags to their correct meaning.

No Swimming Safe Area to Swim Water Sports Only Always check wind direction and when, pointed offshore, avoid using inflatables

E D U N Q U O O P S T F R N S E A G U L L H V W E E P U U M T H E L T S A C D N A S

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SAND CASTLE

ICE CREAM

CLIFF

FLAGS

FLOAT

SUN CREAM

ROCKS

BOATS

SPADE

LIFEGUARDS

SEAGULL

WIND

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In the home

DANGERS Can you number the following dangers on the picture?

1

E mpty paddling pools, baths and buckets after use

2

Cover water butts

3

hen out and about, take extra W care around open water

4

ake sure garden gates are in M order and locked

5

Check fencing is secure

6

Fence in private ponds and pools

7

eep an eye on children. Don’t let K them wander off

8

on’t leave children unattended in D the bath

9

Empty sinks after use

10

eep bath plugs out of the reach K of children

11

eep children away from K washing machines

SPOT ADVICE

spot the dangers

Keep your family SAFE, learn the code:

follow safety signs and advice

FRIEND Emergency

always go with friends or family

For more games and information visit

www.rlss.org.uk

shout for help and call 999

In the home Home Water Safety Advice: • Never have a bath or shower without telling your parents • Always play with friends or family in a paddling pool • Always close garden gates to make sure other children can’t wander in • Stay away from the edge of ponds • Always empty paddling pools, buckets and baths after use

This poster it designed to help you enjoy water safely in the home.

Wordsearch W F R E K L M D N O P B E I A C K S S C H R I T O W E L S S A N L M D D L B N L B J H U T S I B W Z U J O P O O I P N A I S V C E O A R S P

Make as many words as you can from the following phrase:

Water Safety at Home

N E T D G O K A P I L S D R G R A O O E S G C W Q U I B B V E R T Y N A F G I F R O N I E P O I D S U M M E R R D S N I L F C H E E M N O E

Contact RLSS UK to find out how you can become a Rookie Lifeguard and learn lifesaving and self rescue skills.

T S D H P G G A T J K E U O

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A A G A S N E R A T H I A H

R E F D D U W S H F H C I W

P K S N H I F E B A V F L S

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PADDLING POOL

SHOWER

FENCE

BATH

WASHING

SUPERVISE

SINK

SUMMER

TOWEL

POND

BUCKET

PLUG

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In the Pool

DANGERS Can you number the following dangers on the picture?

1

eep an eye on children. Don’t K leave them unattended

2

Beware of the water depth

3

heck the water is clear C before diving

4

F ollow the rules for flumes and slides

5

Take care on slippery floors

6

o not drink alcohol before D going swimming

7

Don’t swim under diving boards

8

Listen to what the lifeguard tells you

9

rained lifeguards are there to T help you

10

Don’t bomb

SPOT ADVICE

spot the dangers

Keep your family SAFE, learn the code:

follow safety signs and advice

FRIEND Emergency

always go with friends or family

For more games and information visit

www.rlss.org.uk

shout for help and call 999

In the Pool

This poster it designed to help you enjoy swimming safely in the pool.

Pool Water Safety Advice:

Wordsearch B L A M N O J G G N I V I D

• Only swim at a lifeguarded pool

A O R O E D R H J O K R D W

• Pay attention to the pool safety signs

T S M R I N B A S E F D H T

• Stay in the right depth for you

S W B B R T I E R E W O H S D D A I I G L R D B A I Y W

• Use floats or wear inflatables if you aren’t a strong swimmer

R H N G T N K P O S O T E I

• Have regular swimming lessons

A S D N S N G R U L E R H M

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Match the signs with the meaning

U G D E E P O Z X F H F G H G E P B O W U Y A E R C S N E S R T W H I S T L E H E D

No diving No bombing

F L A S I N G R A D F N H C

No inflatables

I O E K O R T S T S A E R B

No running

L I P M N E P L H I S R T W

No pushing

N E A F L O A T C O L A H O

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LIFEGUARD

ARMBAND

BOMBING

SHOWER

CHLORINE

FLOAT

WHISTLE

DEEP

SWIM

BREAST STROKE

DIVING

SAFETY

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