Injury Prevention Flashcards

What is the main purpose of a pre-lesson facility safety check?

Answer: To find and remove hazards before students arrive

Checking the facility before class lets instructors find and fix hazards before anyone gets hurt.

Which deck rule most directly prevents slip-and-fall injuries?

Answer: No running on the deck

Wet pool decks are slippery, and running is a leading cause of falls and head injuries.

Why should glass containers be banned in pool areas?

Answer: Broken glass is hard to see in water and can cause cuts

Glass shards are nearly invisible on wet decks and underwater, which creates a serious cut hazard.

A student shows blue lips and constant shivering during a lesson. What should the instructor do first?

Answer: Get the student out of the water and warm them up

These are early signs of hypothermia, so the student should leave the water, dry off, and warm up.

What kind of life jacket should weak or nonswimmers wear during instruction when one is required?

Answer: A U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that fits

Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets that fit properly give reliable flotation.

Why should students use the ladder or steps instead of climbing out over the gutter edge?

Answer: It lowers the chance of scrapes, slips, and knee injuries

Ladders and steps give stable footing and handholds, which reduces falls and abrasions.

Before a lesson, the instructor sees cloudy water and cannot see the main drain. What should happen?

Answer: Keep students out of the water until the clarity problem is fixed

If the main drain is not visible, a submerged swimmer could not be seen, so the pool should not be used.