Summer Swimming Safety 3 Tips for Swimming in Open Water There’s nothing like taking a dip in a nearby pond, lake, or even the ocean. For many, it’s a summertime tradition. However, swimming in open bodies of water brings certain safety risks, as these environments are not nearly as controlled as public, club, or backyard pools. Everyone should follow these tips to have a fun and safe time cooling off under the summer sun. Never swim alone. When you swim in virtually any body of water, having someone there to keep an eye on you can be a lifesaver: the more people, the better. Stick to bodies of water with a professional lifeguard on duty when possible, though that’s not always an option. When swimming in open bodies of water, have a “designated spotter” to keep an eye on the swimmers. This way, you’re prepared if anything bad happens. It’s also a great idea to keep flotation devices nearby, such as life jackets, life rings, foam boards, etc.
a body of water, don’t jump or dive in without knowing how deep it is. If you cannot confirm what is under the surface (and the spot is not a known diving location), don’t risk it. It may be okay to swim or wade, but jumping is out of the question. Along these same lines, be VERY careful around bodies of slow-moving or standing water. These can house dangerous microbes and other contaminants that can make you ill and potentially be deadly. Watch for rip currents. These can occur at any beach without warning. They pull swimmers away from shore and are strong enough that even excellent swimmers struggle to get through them. In fact, rip currents are behind nearly 80% of beach rescues. Keep an eye on the foam at the surface of the water. If it seems to suddenly pull away from the beach, there’s a good chance a rip current is lurking beneath. If you find yourself in a rip current, it’s crucial to remain calm and avoid expending energy swimming directly back to shore. Instead, try swimming parallel to the shore until you’re out of the current.
Know what you’re getting into. Sometimes, it’s next to impossible to see what’s under the surface of the water. If you are unfamiliar with
Workplace Discrimination Based on Disabilities Adding Insult to Injury The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a landmark
A lifelong impairment may not be constant. For example, epilepsy is episodic and does not constantly affect a person's ability to do a job. Under the revisions to the ADA in 2008, these impairments are covered, and employers must do their best to accommodate the employee's needs. In Florida, a potential employer can’t even ask you about your disability unless it is directly related to the work you’ll be performing. No matter how strict the laws are, though, there will always be people who circumvent them and use coded prejudice to deny people opportunities. When that happens, we’re here to help. Our attorneys understand all facets of disability law and can help get justice for those who’ve been wrongfully discriminated against.
piece of legislation protecting those with disabilities from discrimination and guaranteeing their civil rights. Why it took until 1990 to pass such a bill is a topic for another day, but the most important thing is that the law exists now. When employers willfully bar somebody from work due to their disability, they need to be held accountable. The ADA allows aggrieved workers and their attorneys to do just that. Often, we discuss disabilities in a situation where they prevent you from working and you need another form of compensation to be able to live comfortably. Disability discrimination represents the opposite end of the spectrum. When somebody wants to work and is capable of doing so, but their potential employer denies them as a result of their disability, that’s discrimination, plain and simple. The same goes for instances where employees are terminated due to a disability. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states that a person with a disability is one who meets one or all of the following criteria: • Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; • Has a record of such an impairment; or • Is regarded as having such an impairment.
If you’ve been discriminated against because of a disability, call Coye Law Firm today at 407-871-3191 to schedule your free consultation.
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