Who watches swimmers between the red and yellow flags?
Professional lifeguards and weekend volunteer lifesavers ensure that people swimming between the red and yellow flags are constantly under surveillance. Many coastal Councils employ professional ocean lifeguards at beaches 5, 6 or 7 days each week during the swimming season or all year round at their most popular beaches. Volunteer lifesavers also attend patrols on weekends during the summer swimming season. Q: What signs are used at beaches? Australian Standard water safety signs are used at beaches to help provide information, warn people of particular hazards, and to regulate or prohibit some activities. If you are unsure of what a sign means, then ask an on-duty professional lifeguard or volunteer lifesaver. Q: What if I am unsure about the water conditions? Approach the professional lifeguard or weekend volunteer lifesaver and ask about the conditions. Q: How do I recognise professional lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers? Professional lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers are locat
