Summer Fun Knowledge

Summer Fun Knowledge

1. Slip Slop Slap

   • Slip on a shirt for protection to your body
   • Slap on a hat to protect your face and neck from being burnt
   • Slop on sunscreen to protect your skin

2. You should always use sunscreen when going out into the sun to protect your body from the sun

3. They sun can tan you but also burn you and unfortunately give you skin cancer

4. You should be re-applying sunscreen quite often as it wears off, even in water

5. People have only recently become aware of sun safety - my parents had no idea about it

6. As the ozone layer is being worn away, the sun's rays reach Earth with more power and can therefore do more damage to your skin, so it is even more important now to be sun safe

7. Wearing sunglasses helps to stop the sun from damaging your eyes

8. You should always go swimming with somebody else, and with an adult if you are a child

9. The beach can be quite dangerous due to rips/currents and waves

10. Swim at beaches with lifeguards and between the red and yellow flags to be safe

11. In Australia, beware of marine stingers and wear a stinger suit if neccessary

12. Look at beach signs for safety warnings

13. Always be careful when swimming in lakes or streams due to riverbanks, submerged objects, boats and cold water

14. Don't leave children unattended in baths or swimming pools