How technology is enhancing water safety

We’re delighted to read two stories this week, about how technology is enhancing water safety and being used to prevent drowning. Alongside good lifeguard provision, functioning equipment and education, correctly-used technology has a potentially vital part to play in keeping people safe in, on and around water. RLSS UK are at the forefront of supporting leisure operators in how best to integrate the new technology available, helping them enhance their customer and staff experience.

Read the two articles below.

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One in ten admit nearly drowning as UK suffers rise in inland water fatalities

The number of people who drowned in inland water has risen in the last year, prompting the UK’s drowning prevention charity to ramp up its efforts to cut down the number of tragedies that happen in the UK.
Minister Zahawi – Opening address for APPG on Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

I am delighted to be here today. I would like to start by thanking the Royal Life Saving Society UK for their invitation to speak to you. I am sure we are all here today because we agree on one important thing – that even one person who loses their life due to drowning is one person too many.
RLSS UK provides safety review for maritime extravaganza

Sunderland was the host port for The Tall Ships Races 2018. More than 50 ships travelled from across the world to reach the city and take part in the celebrations.
RLSS UK helps ensure safety for Ports of Jersey

As the organisation responsible for the safe operation of Jersey’s harbours, Ports of Jersey engaged the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to conduct a comprehensive piece of work to address a variety of health and safety needs.