Why do lifeguards yell?

Lifeguards know as we try to yell our mouths sink below the surface of the water and cannot remain above the surface of the water long enough to exhale, inhale, and call out for help. Drowning people will not stop struggling to keep their head up to wave for help.

Why do lifeguards bounce their heads?

Nodding your head, which is part of the active scanning technique taught to lifeguards by the American Red Cross, allows you to both actively scan better (moving back and forth is far more effective than using your peripherals), and keep yourself alert and on guard, ready to jump in at a moment’s notice.

Why do lifeguards look up and down?

Hello and thank you for asking such a great question! Our lifeguards are required to walk back and forth every 10 seconds to check the safety and perimeter of the pool. The hand motions are to show that they are looking at the water to ensure our guests safety.

Why do lifeguards make you get out of the water?

We continue our efforts to educate the public, warning them of the dangers of swimming on unguarded beaches, and that we make sure people leave the ocean before we pull our lifeguard stands back and cross over the dune for the night (It is now illegal, by City Ordinance, to stay in the ocean when the SRT signals you to …

Why do lifeguards put white stuff on nose?

Why do you see Lifeguards walking around with white (or Pink) noses? Zinc Oxide, most likely. Physical sunscreens, those that use zinc oxide as their UV filters, are commonly called “sunblock” because they prevent UV radiation from reaching the skin. Sunblock sits on top of the skin and reflects the UV rays away.

Why do lifeguards always nod?

Why can’t lifeguards make eye contact?

Your security is our number one concern. Therefore, lifeguards may not make eye-contact when speaking to you. Nothing personal, mates. Or is it that the lifeguards’ beady eyes must be roving ceaselessly to spot potential trouble and so they may not have time to alight on you, so please do not feel offended?

Why do lifeguards not their head?

Head bobbing, or the official name, 10/20 scanning, represents the time a lifeguard has to scan their zone in the pool, and then if need be, respond and make a save. This standard is paramount to NRH2O lifeguards and helps us maintain the company-wide goal of ZERO drownings.

What do lifeguards do if they see a shark?

If a rescue boat is not available and if, as is most typically the case, the shark bite appears to be a typical single hit and run incident, and if the lifeguard considers it safe and within agency guidelines to enter the water, the lifeguard should perform a rescue and treat the wounds of the victim.

Can you disobey a lifeguard?

In many cases, lifeguards are the ones first called upon to respond to a crime on the beach or nearby. As public officers, they have the right to make misdemeanor arrests and issue citations.

Why do lifeguards have white lips?

White pasty sunblocks protect your skin by absorbing and scattering away the harmful ultraviolet radiation. They also happen to scatter the less energetic form of radiation, visible light.