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Beach Safety
Sunday, 17 May 2009 09:04
Author: Mary Brown
Jellyfish and Weeverfish Stings
Jellyfish and Weeverfish Stings
If you or someone you are with is unfortunate enough to be stung by a Weeverfish, get some hot water, test it to make sure it is not too hot for the skin, and pour it over the sting.
The sting from a jellyfish can be very painful, and in some instances life threatening. If it is a standard, non-life threatening sting, the best thing to do to reduce the painful swelling is to spray it with urine or sea water. Don't rub it as this will make it worse. Then, apply a cold compress or ice if you can. If the sting seems particularly severe, or the individual affected is suffering from other symptoms such as raised pulse or breathing difficulties, seek immediate medical attention.
If you must bring inflatable toys.
Inflatable leisure accessories such as air-filled sun loungers are meant to be used on dry land, or in a swimming pool, and are not suitable for use in the sea, as they can be swept out by the tides and unseen currents. If you insist on bringing them to the beach, then at least be sure to stay safe by adhering to the following safety rules:
Follow the advice of the lifeguard to the letter - Dont go beyond the area between the red and yellow flags - Stay close to any children in your care, and supervise them at all times - Dont take them out in big waves, or when the orange windsock is flying, as they will be impossible to control, and dangerous as a result.
Stay safe in the sun.
Each year, many people are afflicted with sunburn and sun stroke. This is a club you do not want to be a part of. Learn from the locals and try to stay out of the mid day sun. Where possible, also try to wear loose clothing and make sure that you use a sufficiently string sun block for your complexion and remember:
Slip on a T-shirt
SLAP on a hat
Invest in some dcent sun block
How to pick the right beach for you.
If you're planning a beach trip, there are some important considerations that you should bear in mind when choosing an appropriate beach, such as whether there are slippery rocks or dangerous drops from harbour walls or cliff edges and the type of marine life that comes close to shore, for example sharks or weeverfish. But the most important thing to remember is that if you're planning to mess about in the water, make sure that the beach you are visiting has a lifeguard present.
Jellyfish and Weeverfish Stings
If you or someone you are with is unfortunate enough to be stung by a Weeverfish, get some hot water, test it to make sure it is not too hot for the skin, and pour it over the sting.
The sting from a jellyfish can be very painful, and in some instances life threatening. If it is a standard, non-life threatening sting, the best thing to do to reduce the painful swelling is to spray it with urine or sea water. Don't rub it as this will make it worse. Then, apply a cold compress or ice if you can. If the sting seems particularly severe, or the individual affected is suffering from other symptoms such as raised pulse or breathing difficulties, seek immediate medical attention.
If you must bring inflatable toys.
Inflatable leisure accessories such as air-filled sun loungers are meant to be used on dry land, or in a swimming pool, and are not suitable for use in the sea, as they can be swept out by the tides and unseen currents. If you insist on bringing them to the beach, then at least be sure to stay safe by adhering to the following safety rules:
Follow the advice of the lifeguard to the letter - Dont go beyond the area between the red and yellow flags - Stay close to any children in your care, and supervise them at all times - Dont take them out in big waves, or when the orange windsock is flying, as they will be impossible to control, and dangerous as a result.
Stay safe in the sun.
Each year, many people are afflicted with sunburn and sun stroke. This is a club you do not want to be a part of. Learn from the locals and try to stay out of the mid day sun. Where possible, also try to wear loose clothing and make sure that you use a sufficiently string sun block for your complexion and remember:
Slip on a T-shirt
SLAP on a hat
Invest in some dcent sun block
How to pick the right beach for you.
If you're planning a beach trip, there are some important considerations that you should bear in mind when choosing an appropriate beach, such as whether there are slippery rocks or dangerous drops from harbour walls or cliff edges and the type of marine life that comes close to shore, for example sharks or weeverfish. But the most important thing to remember is that if you're planning to mess about in the water, make sure that the beach you are visiting has a lifeguard present.