The duties performed include purchasing of water safety equipment for lifeguards, instructors and examiners and arranging for the erection of ring buoys and safety equipment in bathing areas, and at strategic points along the beach areas, rivers and lakes, and carrying out spot checks with a view to replacement, as necessary.
The Water Safety Officer also works closely with the Irish Water Safety Association in public awarness and education initiatives relating to Water Safety as well as in training and testing of Beach Lifeguards prior to the annual summer season each year
Meath Water Safety Officer is Bernadine Carry
046 9097222
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