There are many good points about being in, on and near water so knowing how to enjoy water safely is a vital life skill. This site provides engaging, educational material to help young people understand what decisions they should take to avoid danger.
This video shows some of the potential slip and trip hazards you may find near water.
Watch all the videosOver 700 people drown in the UK and Ireland every year and many more suffer injury, some life-changing, through non-fatal experiences. More people die from drowning in the UK and Ireland than from domestic fires or cycling accidents.
Fancy testing your perception skills and reflexes against the dangers of the water?