Integrated strategies for management and mitigation of beach accidents

SP Leatherman, SB Leatherman… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review presents a systematic and holistic approach to managing and mitigating beach
accidents, emphasizing the intricate balance between human safety, environmental …

Investigating beachgoer's perception of coastal bathing risks in southwest France

J Dehez, S Lyser, B Castelle, RW Brander, AE Peden… - Natural Hazards, 2024 - Springer
Sandy beaches offer numerous health and well-being benefits, but engaging in water-based
recreational activities also exposes beachgoers to risks from natural hazards, such as rip …

[HTML][HTML] Do red and yellow flags indicate a danger zone?: Exploring Japanese university students' beach safety behaviour and their perceptions of Australian beach …

M Shibata, AE Peden, H Watanabe, JC Lawes - Safety Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Coastal drowning is a tragic regular occurrence in Australia, and in the decade
2012–2022, 455 overseas-born beachgoers drowned. Being one of the top five countries of …

Incorporating safety signs in risk evaluation for tourist-construction interactions in a scenic area renovation project

M Zhang, L Liu - Engineering, Construction and Architectural …, 2025 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to enhance the safety and comfort of tourists in scenic
areas undergoing renovation and transformation by develo** a comprehensive safety …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating public awareness and perceptions of emergency response beacons on beaches of New South Wales, Australia

OP Pastore, A Blunden, AE Peden, JC Lawes… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2025 - Elsevier
Most drowning deaths on Australian beaches occur away from lifeguarding and lifesaving
services, or outside of their patrol times. In response, Emergency Response Beacons …

Sha** global strategy, mobilising for local action: reflections from the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023

JP Scarr, W Koon, AE Peden - Injury Prevention, 2024 - injuryprevention.bmj.com
Drowning is a significant cause of preventable mortality and morbidity and has been
described as a serious, preventable and neglected public health challenge. Amid building …

Analysis and machine-learning-based prediction of beach accidents on a recreational beach in China

Y Li, J Tang, C Zhang, Q Li, S Chi, Y Zhang, H Qi… - Anthropocene …, 2024 - Springer
Beachgoers are sometimes exposed to coastal hazards, yet comprehensive analyses of
characteristics and potential factors for beach accidents are rarely reported in China. In this …

Understanding non-fatal drowning in Victoria, Australia: a 20-year analysis of hospital admission data

H Calverley, J Berecki-Gisolf, AE Peden… - Injury …, 2025 - injuryprevention.bmj.com
Background Unintentional drowning is a global public health concern, and in Australia, non-
fatal drowning outcomes are estimated to be three times that of fatal incidents …