We’re enjoying half term but I have to be honest and say we’re already thinking about the wonderfully long Summer holidays. Fireman Sam, the ultimate Hero Next Door, has recently launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the importance of keeping safe this summer, in partnership with Child Safety Week which runs from 6th– 12th June. This is an annual initiative run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) to raise awareness of child-related accidents and how they can be prevented.
The campaign is aimed at teaching children and parents about summer safety including how to be safe around water while swimming and when stood near open flames at a barbecue. Fireman Sam has created a list of top ten summer safety tips to educate parents and youngsters how to stay safe and have fun to reduce the risk of accidents.
Fireman Sam’s Top Ten Summer Safety Tips:
- Always walk when you are near a swimming pool, never run
- Never push anyone into a swimming pool
- If you are swimming in the sea, never turn your back to the sea – this will prevent you from seeing big waves coming towards you
- Take care when paddling and swimming in the sea as the water can get deep very quickly
- Always ensure you have a responsible adult with you when paddling and swimming in the sea
- Always leave lighting a barbecue to a responsible adult
- Ensure you keep your barbecue a safe distance from trees, bushes and anything else that may catch fire before lighting it
- Make sure that your barbecue is placed on a flat surface so it stays in place once it’s lit
- Always stand back from a barbecue and keep a safe distance whilst it is in use
- Stand back from the edge of the platform at the railway station and never push anyone whilst on the platform
Bringing these important tips to life and to support Child Safety Week messages, Fireman Sam and his team also feature in fun animated videos that will ensure all members of the family are aware of the potential hazards that can cause accidents during the summer. To watch Fireman Sam’s Summer Safety Videos please visit the Fireman Sam Essential Safety Collection on the Fireman Sam YouTube channel.
For more information on Child Safety Week and to download the full range of free resources, go to www.ChildSafetyWeek.org.uk
You might be interested in our other Fireman Sam posts:
Fireman Sam film Heroes of the Storm review
Fireman Sam Start the Siren! sound book
Fireman Sam Diecast Vehicle Set
And last but not least, it may be summer but please don’t push your brother down the stairs in a washing basket!
(This happened far too often in my house growing up) HEHE! 🙂
Thanks for sharing Sam’s top tip!
‘Always leave lighting a barbecue to a responsible adult’ … I better trade in my husband then!
C xx