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There might be few better ways to spend a warm day than at the beach, river, water park or swimming pool but amid all the fun and games it's very important to put safety first.

Understanding how to swim and be safe in and around the water are very important survival skills. Accidents only take a couple of seconds to occur, but they could often be avoided by ensuring your family members follow easy water security instructions.

Pioneers in swimming instruction and water protection, the country's YMCAs are celebrating 100 years of group swimming instruction to children and adults. The YMCA offers these ideas to help keep you and your loved ones safe in and round the water through the summer and at any time of year:

an ensure students are administered by a grownup constantly.

a No one, not even adults, should ever move alone.

a prepare yourself in an crisis by understanding lifesaving, first aid and CPR practices.

an also have a stocked medical kit, telephone, emergency numbers and sunscreen close available.

a Follow the published regulations in just about any water environment.

A Garden pools needs to have published band buoy, rules and safety fences with self-closing gates and childproof locks.

a When you yourself have an above-ground pool, secure and lock the methods or take them off completely when not being used.

a Be aware of any underwater obstructions and water level, incline before fishing. Never jump in water significantly less than eight feet deep.

a Kiddies must use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Avoid inflatable toys including armbands or "swimmies"-they can be risky, giving a sense of confidence.

a And finally, everyone must study swimming and standard water safety skills. The YMCA provides swimming lessons for several ages and degrees. analysis