DAY BY THE LAKE
What are the hazards?
Take a look at the below image and try your best to figure out what the potential hazards are. We've provided the answers at the bottom but try and figure them out without looking.
There are a total of 4!
The Hazards
Rubbish and debris
Risk:
Broken bottles, cans and other debris can cause cuts and injuries
Precaution:
Look out for rubbish and debris that may be hidden in the water
Pollution
Risk:
Pollution such as sewage and chemicals from farms and fields can cause serious health problems
Precaution:
Look out for signs of pollution
Underwater plants
Risk:
Plants can make rocks slippery underfoot and can hide sharp debris in the water (glass bottles are common). Plants hidden in the water can also cause entanglement and make it difficult to get out
Precaution:
Be careful when paddling of hidden plants.
Rocks
Risk:
Rocks can be slippery and cause a trip hazard. Hidden rocks in the water can cause injury and cuts from rocks can become seriously infected if the water is polluted.
Precaution:
Be careful when moving in shallow water and do not jump in when you cannot see what is underneath