Tips to Stay Safe at a Waterpark
Do you and your family members enjoy waterparks? Water parks can be a fun and exciting place for the
entire family. However, enjoying a waterpark means staying safe. Although lifeguards and fantastic and can help you avoid a dangerous situation or a visit with a Utah personal injury attorney after an incident has occurred, they aren’t necessarily adequate supervision (especially in a crowded pool).
Here are some tips from Howard Lewis & Petersen law firm to keep your family safe at a waterpark:
Learn how to swim. All family members (children and adults, too) should know how to swim before attending a water park. By knowing how to swim, you can avoid drowning accidents. Also, you should consider wearing a life vest. Even if you and your children can swim, a life jacket can still protect you against drowning.
Evaluate the rules and regulation. All water parks have a set of rules and regulation that must be followed. For instance, individuals are typically not allowed to run, roughhouse in the water, or get on rides that are not appropriate for their height and weight, etc.). Make sure that you and your children read and understand them.
Watch your children. Kids can get in a ton of trouble at a waterpark so make sure that you watch them at all times. Although lifeguards are great at scanning large areas, they can sometimes miss warning signs. And since it is your responsibility to look after them, you must take your job seriously.
Dress appropriately. If you are outdoors, dress appropriately, so you won’t experience dehydration, a heat stroke or sunburn. Wear suitable water shoes, a visor or hat, and a comfortable tee shirt. Also, you may want to wear sunglasses.
Wear sunscreen. Put on your sunscreen abut 20 minutes before you arrive at the waterpark and reapply it every 60 minutes or so. However, if you’ve been in the water and you’ve dried yourself off, you may want to add more sunscreen
Stay close to lifeguards. Be mindful of the lifeguards’ location and try to stay close to them. There should be one at the bottom and top of the slides as well as in the pool.
Drink water. It is important to stay hydrated to avoid dehydration. Bring plenty of water and steer clear of pops and sodas as they may lead to dehydration.
Be mindful of the first aid station. Make sure that you know exactly where the first aid station is located in case of any emergency.
Don’t run. Walk and don’t run around the pool, sidewalk or slippery deck. By taking your time, you can avoid falling in.
In conclusion, a day at the waterpark can be a fun and exciting experience. However, it can also be a dangerous one. By following the above tips, you can keep your family safe and avoid a bad situation. If however, you need a Utah personal injury lawyer or a Provo personal injury attorney after a water park incident, call Howard Lewis & Petersen PC, and we can help you navigate your case.
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