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1989 Guide Badge Book - Water Safety Badge
1) Discuss with the tester water safety in the home with particular regard to children and elderly people.
2) Show that you understand the dangers of inland waters, e.g. crumbling banks, gravel pits, ice, locks, weirs, slurry pits etc.
3) Outline the main safety rules to be observed when going to a swimming pool.
4) Tell the tester how you would organise a day trip to the seaside for your family or Guide Company, showing an awareness of potential hazards and knowledge of water safety rules.
5) Tell the tester how you would recognise the following types of casualties in the water:
a) A non-swimmer
b) A weak swimmer
c) An injured swimmer.
6) Rescue a casualty in deep water between 1 and 2 metres away by using a suitable reaching aid. Assist the casualty to land. Tell the tester of other possible reaching aids that could be used.
7) Rescue a casualty 8 metres away in deep water using an unweighted rope. Assist the casualty to climb out of the water.
8) Rescue a casualty in deep water 5 metres away using a suitable buoyant aid. Encourage the casualty to use the aid and return to safety. Assist the casualty to climb out of the water.
9) Tell the tester how you would ensure your own safety while carrying out a recue and how you could summon help or use bystanders. Describe how you would summon the emergency services.
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1991 Guide Badge Book - Water Safety Badge
1) Discuss with the tester water safety in the home with particular regard to children and elderly people.
2) Show that you understand the dangers of inland waters, for example crumbling banks, gravel pits, ice, locks, weirs, slurry pits etc.
3) Outline the main safety rules to be observed when going to a swimming pool.
4) Describe the differences between outdoor water and swimming pool water. What are the dangers to be found in each?
Choose an area of water near to your home - describe the dangers and safety precautions to be taken there. Be aware of any safety equipment which might be available there and know the meaning of any signs which might be displayed.
5) Tell the tester how you would recognise the following types of casualty in water:
a) A non-swimmer
b) A weak swimmer
c) An injured swimmer.
6) Rescue a casualty in deep water between 1 and 2 metres away by using a suitable reaching aid. Assist the casualty to land. Tell the tester of other possible reaching aids that could be used.
7) Rescue a casualty 8 metres away in deep water using an unweighted rope. Assist the casualty to climb out of the water.
8) Rescue a casualty in deep water 5 metres away using a suitable buoyant aid. Encourage the casualty to use the aid and return to safety. Assist the casualty to climb out of the water.
9) Know and understand the Water Safety Code and tell the tester how you would ensure your own safety while carrying out a recue and how you could summon help or use bystanders. Describe how you would summon the emergency services.
2019 (July) Badge Finder - Water Safety Badge
1. Explain why the following can be dangerous: ponds, lakes, lochs, reservoirs, quarries, canals, rivers and beaches. Describe or draw signs and/or flags you might see beside water at the places above, and explain what they mean.
2. Do either a or b.
a) Design a poster or leaflet about safety at one of the places listed in clause 1.
b) Illustrate the Water Safety Code.
3. Know why it is important to put your own safety first. Explain what you would do if you saw someone in difficulty in water.
4. Show how to use the following aids to help someone:
• Reach with an article of clothing or a rigid aid, eg a long stick.
• Throw something that floats, eg large ball, empty plastic container.
• Throw a 5m rope to a person. What precautions would you take?
5. Explain what first aid treatment you might be required to give someone who has been in water, eg for shock or hypothermia.