Avoid tragedy: 8 precautionary tips to ensure safety at waterpark

Avoid chaos at waterpark

Recently, an incident in Noida has come to light where a 25-year-old man died after experiencing trouble breathing after riding a waterpark slide. Here are 8 precautionary tips to keep in mind when visiting a water park.

Know the rules

Knowing all the safety rules and, most importantly, following them is really important. All water parks have different rules, so you should religiously read and abide by all safety rules to avoid any chaos and threatening situations at the waterpark.

Be Aware

Although water parks are built with overall safety in mind and have safety control staff and lifeguards, Its of utmost importance to be alert, keep an eye on yourself and your kids, and take receptive actions immediately if need be.

Know how to swim

Even though it is not a prerequisite to know swimming before going to a water park, it is advisable to go mostly if you know swimming, as it will help avoid any mishaps that may occur while being in the water.

​Stay hydrated

Being in the sun, heat, and chlorine water can make you dehydrated easily, so to avoid any dizziness, its important to hydrate yourself regularly.

Rinse before and after

Taking a shower before and after going in the pool is important so, as to not bring any dirt into the pool, and showering after is important to cleanse yourself of all the chlorine in the pool water and remove chemicals from your pores.

Take frequent breaks from the sun

Apart from wearing sunscreen, it is also important at a waterpark to take breaks from the sun and take shelter in shade after intervals, as being in the sun continuously for hours, can lead to dehydration, sunburn, dizziness, headaches, and more.

Avoid going if you have health issues

Water parks are very safe, but it is advisable to avoid going on any heavy rides and more to avoid any suffocation, breathing difficulty, or headache that may be caused if you have existing health issues.

Eat and drink regularly

Eating and drinking regularly at the water park is important to maintain your energy levels and keep the glucose in your body high because you will have to be in the sun throughout the day, which can drain your energy pretty quickly.