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Students get their beer goggles

Hosted by Manchester’s Business Improvement District, the Water Safety Partnership attended the biannual student social event to raise awareness of water safety in the city to new and existing students for the start of the autumn term.

With the use of ‘beer goggles’ we demonstrated to the students the importance of safety by water when under the influence of alcohol as well as raising why people should stick together and look out for each other when enjoying the night life that the city has to offer.

A picture of fire service station manager Dave Wilson talking to students

MWSP chair Dave Wilson chats to students

Winter water safety

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Drowning Prevention charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has tips to help you know what to do in an emergency.

In winter, children and pets are particularly at risk when tempted to play on the ice formed on open water, and adults can find themselves at risk in attempting to save them.

Taking a nice walk in cold weather with your family, friends or dogs in tow can be really refreshing, just make sure you know some simple tips on how to stay safe in winter.

Areas with frozen lakes, ponds, canals and reservoirs can be beautiful places to visit during the winter months but all too often many people risk their lives by venturing onto frozen water.

MORE ADVICE AND TIPS

Lifesaving training for staff and businesses

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The Manchester Water Safety Partnership held free lifesaving training to bars and businesses in Manchester as part of the national Drowning Prevention Week (23 to 29 April 2018).

The training, which is regularly offered to waterside businesses, was delivered by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and supported by the Manchester Water Safety Partnership. It raises awareness amongst bar and door security staff about how to recognise and support those most at risk, as well as how to help rescue people who have got into difficulty in the water.

The aim is to help ensure customers choose safe routes home after a night out and rescue people with a throw line if they have ended up in the water.

David Wilson, Station Manager at GMFRS and chair of the Manchester Water Safety Partnership, said: “During the past four years we have rescued 25 people from rivers and canals in and around the Manchester City Centre area. Tragically eight of these were fatal incidents. Manchester is a fantastic and vibrant city and we want everyone to enjoy their time in the city, but unfortunately alcohol and drug consumption are a significant factor in many drownings. We want to urge people to take care when on a night out and always be water aware for you and your friends.”

David Baldacchino, local waterway manager with Canal & River Trust, said: “The Canal & River Trust is pleased to support Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service on this lifesaving training event which has been running for the last few years. It’s critical that staff in Manchester’s bars and clubs are given the right advice and training to help prevent people ending up in the water or to know how to assist them if they do.”

The story as featured on ITV’s Granada Reports news programme:

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