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Private Landowners - Consultancy Service

Impartial and practical water safety advice for private landowners with open water - ponds, lakes, streams, reservoirs, etc. and public access (such as bridleways or byways).

Open Water Safety

Around 85% of accidental drownings occur at open water sites. Many of these drownings occur due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of open water safety.
Water Safety on Holiday

More than 62 British Nationals drowned abroad in 2022. Whether holidaying abroad or at home, be sure to follow our advice to help ensure your family stays safe whilst having fun in, on or around water.
Water Safety at Home

In the last 5 years, 50% of children aged 7 and under who accidentally drowned did so at home.
Water Safety in Residential Swimming Pools

In your own pool, it’s important to ensure that children aren’t left unsupervised to ensure they stay safe in, on and around the water.
Water Safety at the Beach

In the last 5 years, 25% of accidental drownings in the UK occurred at the beach, shore or coast
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

Cold water can be from the temperature of a swimming pool and below.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The UK’s most popular Pool Lifeguard Training and Certification with courses across the UK and Ireland.
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RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

Cold water can be from the temperature of a swimming pool and below.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when playing on ice and adults are at risk attempting to save them.
Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools

This information supports the HSE document ‘Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools’ 2018 edition.