Swimming became a favored recreational activity in the US during the 1800’s. The occurrence of drownings intensified as water activity become more common. As many as 9,000 people drowned every year in the early 1900’s(History of Lifeguards). Once the businessmen who opened the pools and resorts realised there was an issue, they inserted lifelines. However, it became evident that these lifelines were insufficient because struggling swimmers weren’t able to clench onto them. For this reason, Duke Kahanamoku established the rescue board in Hawaii. Meanwhile in South Africa, Captain Harry Sheffield constructed the first rescue float. Although these worked for a few years, they were not the best option. A few communities stationed police officers at local water bodies to execute water rescues; However, this took away resources from law enforcement. This led to facilities hiring men and women who were trained particularly in water rescue. These individuals were labeled as lifeguards(History of Lifeguards). Now, when you attend a beach or a pool that is monitored by a USLA afflicted lifeguard, you have a 1 in 18 million chance of drowning(American Lifeguard). …show more content…
You have decided to join the other 150,000 American lifesavers(Lifeguards & Other). Now, you must be prepared to follow these ten rules, newly minted lifeguard.
Always have a bikini ready body. Lifeguards have to fit or else you will not be trusted. People believe anyone over 120 pounds will swim like a rock and nobody will swim in your area, so you should always stay fit.
You will have permanent tan lines. You wear the lifeguard bikini so much that it becomes embedded in your skin. Even in the dead of winter, you will be reminded of the best job you’ve ever had!
Load up on sunscreen. You will be a lobster after an hour. Always keep at least three bottles so you have enough to share with everyone who forgot or else you will become the most hated
Wear many removable layers of clothing, and always be sure the outermost layer is 100% waterproof. Also, always wear goggles. Visibility and eye protection is very important.
..., you can sun bathe with sun screen on to protect your skin from some UV rays, but at the same time getting tan. Another alterative could be, spray on tanning, which is where your body gets sprayed with a shade to make you appear to be tan. Spray on tans last around five to ten days. The alternatives for getting tan are safer for you and your body. Next time you consider lying in the tanning bed, consider these alternatives.
To be a successful lifeguard, you must like to be in the sun and you need to be very patient with pool patrons. They can be very rude to you, especially the older crowd who has trouble dealing with a teenager telling them that they can not throw their child in the air.
Lifeguards have been around for just about 100 years with quite a bit of history. To start off with, “Lifeguards not being present at all
Surprisingly, even with these astonishing numbers people still continue to put themselves at risk everyday. The solution to all this is very simple, we all need to wear sunscreen when planning to expose ourselves to the sun. There are also other everyday preventive measures that we can take to decrease our chances of harmful exposure to the sun. It is always helpful to wear a shirt and a hat with a broad brim. Wear sunglasses that absorb 99%-100% of UV rays to help your block your eyes and the skin around your eyes from these harmful rays. The two most important things for most people who like to tan are to seek shade frequently and to never use tanning beds. You can put your body at even more of a higher risk of contracting skin cancer when staying in the constant heat.
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After two years of recreational diving I have learned some of the ins and outs of the dive community. Diving has become such an enjoyable experience for me that I have decided to make a career change and work towards my dream of being a commercial diver. Before making such a life altering decision, it is important to understand the differences between the two in order to further understand the depth of my decision. In this essay, I will compare portions of recreational diving to its equivalent in technical diving. I will discuss equipment, locations and careers associated with each to assist in better understanding their differences.
“People have been diving ever since primitive man was forced to collect food from the sea,” says HawaiiScubaDiving.com (“History of Scuba Diving”, HawaiiScubaDiving.com Internet). Man has always been curious about the underwater world and has sought to explore it. This drove man to come up with new ways to extend his reach into the underwater world and to make the trip less difficult. Over time underwater exploration has been made easier due to man’s passion for exploring a fascinating new underwater world. Inventions such as regulators, self-contained breathing apparatuses, oxygen tanks, neoprene suits, and many more technologies have been used to make underwater exploration as easy and efficient as possible. Scuba diving has evolved into a wide range of advanced technology for the average person to explore a whole new underwater world.
About 800 children die in the United States every year due to drowning. A child can die from drowning due to many reasons such as, but not limited to, lack of swimming ability, barriers and close supervision, and seizure disorders. One of the most common causes of children drowning, however, is incorrect use of floatation devices. While coast guard approved life jackets are indeed safer than arm floaties, neither are adequate replacements for adult supervision and a swimming ability. More often than not floatation devices are harmful to the child in question, and that is why floatation devices should not be used with young children.
Scuba diving is a sport that has been done for centuries. Scuba stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, in which people dive underwater with a cylinder of gas to breathe with the assistance of masks, fins, a breathing regulator, a buoyancy device, and gauges to explore the underwater environment. In the early nineteenth century new improvements were invented to help divers stay submerged underwater longer and have a smoother dive. But there is still doubt whether it is still safe to scuba dive or not because of the dangers that come with diving. And there are some areas of the world in which divers should be aware of. Even though improvements in technology made scuba diving safer by allowing humans to stay submerged longer periods of time, scuba diving should not be done, especially in particular regions of the world. A majority of dangers that come with scuba diving are caused by extreme water pressures.
Probably the most commonly used word by your dermatologist, your beautician, your pharmacist or just the girl next door, and for a good reason. The sun’s damaging UV rays can single-handedly destroy your skin over time and in some cases even cause irreparable damage. It will burn your skin, dry it out, destroy collagen fibers and predispose you to cancer. Whether it’s a scorching sun or not, whether you are outdoors or not, sunscreen is an everyday must-wear. You have a choice.
Overall, there are very few fatal attacks on scuba divers. I have not been able to find any over the last twenty years except for one in 1991 and two in 1993. Ironically these were both in the same month. They were all by Great White sharks.
Reports state that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death making it a major health risk. This is especially significant because the death of a child accounts for life lost and emotional damage for families and communities. Adding to the tragedy are the 5,000 more children who have experienced near-drowning emergencies (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). This is also a significant community health risk; placing the burden of cost on the community. It is estimated that care costs for drowning victims account for $250,000 per year. Drowning is preventable and prevention programs exist which can reduce its impact, however, community based programs are lacking. Because families are the first to respond to a drowning it is important to provide information that will guide their actions, however, prevention is key. Most parents do not realize that within a matter of moments, children can slip beneath the water and drown. Water is fun, but it is also deadly.
Scuba diving is a sport in which you can lose yourself to the beauty of the underwater world and escape gravity for a short time. You can wander among kelp forests or swim with sleek noble sharks. You can find a fortune in Spanish ducats or lose yourself in the beauty of the underwater realm. Some may say though that diving is an extreme sport and that it is too risky for anyone, it's just for the wild hooligans. Scuba Diving is a safe and enjoyable hobby despite the small risk involved. Haven't you ever wondered what it was like to swim with the fish? Or see why all of those people would want to were all that funny looking gear and go under the water?