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AbleAbleSafetySafety

Instructors: George Crowl

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a. Develop and use a customized vessel safety a. Develop and use a customized vessel safety checklist for a boat used by your ship.checklist for a boat used by your ship.

b. Demonstrate your understanding of fire b. Demonstrate your understanding of fire prevention on vessels.prevention on vessels.

c. Know the classes of fires and the substances c. Know the classes of fires and the substances that will extinguish each class of fire.that will extinguish each class of fire.

d. In a safe place, under adult supervision, d. In a safe place, under adult supervision, demonstrate your ability to extinguish a Class A and demonstrate your ability to extinguish a Class A and a Class B fire with an approved fire extinguisher. a Class B fire with an approved fire extinguisher. See that the fire extinguisher used is properly See that the fire extinguisher used is properly recharged or replaced.recharged or replaced.

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e. Conduct a fire safety inspection of the vessel e. Conduct a fire safety inspection of the vessel normally used by your ship or of your ship's normally used by your ship or of your ship's meeting place. Note any fire hazards and report meeting place. Note any fire hazards and report them to your ship's adult leaders.them to your ship's adult leaders.

f. Complete the American Red Cross Standard f. Complete the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Course.First Aid Course.

g. Obtain CPR certification from a certified g. Obtain CPR certification from a certified agency.agency.

h. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell h. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used.when it is used.

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a. Develop and use a customized vessel safety a. Develop and use a customized vessel safety checklist for a boat used by your ship.checklist for a boat used by your ship.

Vessel Safety ChecklistVessel Safety Checklist

Every Sea Scout vessel should have its ownEvery Sea Scout vessel should have its ownNearly every Sea Scout vessel is different, Nearly every Sea Scout vessel is different,

meaning each checklist is differentmeaning each checklist is differentStart with Vessel Safety Check checklistStart with Vessel Safety Check checklistAdd BSA specific items that are requiredAdd BSA specific items that are required

Vessel Operations ChecklistVessel Operations Checklist

Pre-sailing, post-sailing, equipment operationPre-sailing, post-sailing, equipment operationScouts usually don't sail a given boat that oftenScouts usually don't sail a given boat that oftenChecklists remind them of every step neededChecklists remind them of every step neededThey are a safety aidThey are a safety aidAircrew who fly nearly every day use their Aircrew who fly nearly every day use their

checklists, Sea Scouts who sail a particular boat checklists, Sea Scouts who sail a particular boat maybe 4-6 times a years should use theirs.maybe 4-6 times a years should use theirs.

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Demonstrate your understanding of fire Demonstrate your understanding of fire prevention on vesselsprevention on vessels

GalleyGalley

Most common source of firesMost common source of firesCan't see flame on alcohol stovesCan't see flame on alcohol stovesPropane may pop or leakPropane may pop or leakGrease will catch on fireGrease will catch on fire

Turn off stove and fuelTurn off stove and fuelUse fire extinguisher at hand in galley areaUse fire extinguisher at hand in galley area

ElectricalElectrical

Prevention is best. Don't jury-rig wiring.Prevention is best. Don't jury-rig wiring. Insure right sizeInsure right sizeCheck it regularly, especially around the engineCheck it regularly, especially around the engineNothing in contact with wiring and connectors Nothing in contact with wiring and connectors

except insulation and holdersexcept insulation and holders

If you smell insulation or wiring, shut down your If you smell insulation or wiring, shut down your electrical system and find the problem electrical system and find the problem

Gasoline EnginesGasoline Engines

Sea Scouts still have some!Sea Scouts still have some!Backfire flame arrestors are mandatoryBackfire flame arrestors are mandatoryOpen hatches and run blower Open hatches and run blower five minutesfive minutes

before startingbefore starting

Fumes do accumulate in engine compartmentFumes do accumulate in engine compartmentSeveral boats blow up each year from gasoline Several boats blow up each year from gasoline

fumesfumes

Diesel EnginesDiesel Engines

Much less likely to blow upMuch less likely to blow upWorn fuel line will spill fuelWorn fuel line will spill fuelHot engine will set it offHot engine will set it offKeep engine compartment clean, check itKeep engine compartment clean, check it

Fueling the BoatFueling the Boat

Engine off, no open flames, passengers off, Engine off, no open flames, passengers off, hatches closed, portable tanks off the boathatches closed, portable tanks off the boat

Metal-to-metal contact prevents sparksMetal-to-metal contact prevents sparksCorrect fuel tank, listen to sounds, no overfillCorrect fuel tank, listen to sounds, no overfillPrevent spills, spill cleanup material on handPrevent spills, spill cleanup material on handVentilate the boat, use blower, check for fumes Ventilate the boat, use blower, check for fumes

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Don't store gasoline below decksDon't store gasoline below decksPropane lockers ventilate to outsidePropane lockers ventilate to outsideKeep charcoal dryKeep charcoal dryOily rags can spontaneously combustOily rags can spontaneously combustPaint, solvents, grease and oil off the boat, or if Paint, solvents, grease and oil off the boat, or if

not possible, in a metal lockernot possible, in a metal lockerKnow where your flares / emergency equipment Know where your flares / emergency equipment

are stored and how to get into themare stored and how to get into them

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Know the classes of fires and the substances that Know the classes of fires and the substances that will extinguish each type of fire will extinguish each type of fire

Fire TriangleFire Triangle

Must have heat, fuel and oxygen for fireMust have heat, fuel and oxygen for fireRemove any one, fire goes outRemove any one, fire goes outUsually, sweep extinguisher side to side, aim at Usually, sweep extinguisher side to side, aim at

base of flamesbase of flamesMove closer if safely ableMove closer if safely able

Class A FireClass A Fire

Wood, fabric, paper, trashWood, fabric, paper, trashPut out with water, foam, or powderPut out with water, foam, or powder

Use Type A extinguisher:Use Type A extinguisher: ABC powder – on most ABC powder – on most

boatsboats A water – pressurizedA water – pressurized

or soda-acidor soda-acid A water – backpack A water – backpack

pump pump

Class B FireClass B Fire

Gas, diesel, grease, etc.Gas, diesel, grease, etc.Water spreads the fireWater spreads the fireCut off the oxygenCut off the oxygen

Use Type B fire extinguisherUse Type B fire extinguisher ABC dry chemical on boatsABC dry chemical on boats B foamB foam BC carbon dioxide on larger boatsBC carbon dioxide on larger boats BC Halon on large boatsBC Halon on large boats

Class C FireClass C Fire

Electrical – live circuit, insulation, etc.Electrical – live circuit, insulation, etc.NeverNever water – conducts electricity water – conducts electricityCut power to the fireCut power to the fire

Use Type C fire extinguisherUse Type C fire extinguisher ABC dry chemical on boatABC dry chemical on boat BC carbon dioxideBC carbon dioxide BC HalonBC Halon

Fire Extinguishing Agents (1)Fire Extinguishing Agents (1)

Water – (A) Acts by cooling the fireWater – (A) Acts by cooling the fireFoam – (AB) Acts by cooling and cutting off Foam – (AB) Acts by cooling and cutting off

oxygen. Foam blankets fuel, cuts off flammable oxygen. Foam blankets fuel, cuts off flammable vapors from the air.vapors from the air.

Dry chemical – (ABC) Knocks down flames, cuts Dry chemical – (ABC) Knocks down flames, cuts off air. Some cooling with powder. Often off air. Some cooling with powder. Often corrosive.corrosive.

Fire Extinguishing Agents (2)Fire Extinguishing Agents (2)

Halon – (ABC) Denies oxygen, smothers fire. Halon – (ABC) Denies oxygen, smothers fire. Designed for electrical fires. New is Halotron. Designed for electrical fires. New is Halotron.

Carbon Dioxide – (C + A/B) Denies oxygen, Carbon Dioxide – (C + A/B) Denies oxygen, smothers fire. Gas displaces air. Can smother a smothers fire. Gas displaces air. Can smother a person as well. Most effective on small fires in person as well. Most effective on small fires in enclosed spaces.enclosed spaces.

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In a safe place, under adult supervision, In a safe place, under adult supervision, demonstrate your ability to extinguish a demonstrate your ability to extinguish a class A and a class B fire with an class A and a class B fire with an approved fire extinguisher. See that the approved fire extinguisher. See that the fire extinguisher used is properly fire extinguisher used is properly recharged or replaced.recharged or replaced.

Two FiresTwo Fires

Trash fire – use water extinguisherTrash fire – use water extinguisher Just put out a little bit, leave the rest for the Just put out a little bit, leave the rest for the

next person!next person!Diesel fire – use dry chemical extinguisherDiesel fire – use dry chemical extinguisher Put it all out, we will re-start itPut it all out, we will re-start it Follow procedureFollow procedure

P A S SP A S S

PULLPULL – Pull the locking pin at the top – Pull the locking pin at the topAIMAIM – Aim the hose at the base of the flames – Aim the hose at the base of the flamesSQUEEZESQUEEZE – Squeeze the handle – Squeeze the handleSWEEPSWEEP – Sweep the hose side to side while – Sweep the hose side to side while

aiming at the base of the flamesaiming at the base of the flames

Do the ExerciseDo the Exercise

Go do Go do P A S SP A S S ! !

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Conduct a fire safety inspection of the Conduct a fire safety inspection of the vessel normally used by your ship or of vessel normally used by your ship or of your ship’s meeting place. Note any fire your ship’s meeting place. Note any fire hazards and report them to your ship’s hazards and report them to your ship’s adult leaders.adult leaders.

Inspect Your VesselInspect Your Vessel

Use part 5b as a guide for your inspectionUse part 5b as a guide for your inspectionCheck housekeeping – flammables, liquids, etc.Check housekeeping – flammables, liquids, etc.Write discrepancies downWrite discrepancies downFollow upFollow up

Inspect Your Meeting RoomInspect Your Meeting Room

Two exitsTwo exitsDoors open outwardDoors open outwardNo flames except in kitchenNo flames except in kitchenFire extinguishersFire extinguishersNo hazardous storageNo hazardous storageAdult responsibility to work with building owner Adult responsibility to work with building owner

to address any issuesto address any issues

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Complete the American Red Cross Standard First Complete the American Red Cross Standard First Aid course.Aid course.

Contact your local American Red Cross office. Contact your local American Red Cross office. Some councils have Venturing crews or other Some councils have Venturing crews or other units that specialize in ARC training. units that specialize in ARC training.

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Obtain CPR certification from a certified agency. Obtain CPR certification from a certified agency.

Contact your local American Red Cross office or Contact your local American Red Cross office or American Heart Association provider. Some American Heart Association provider. Some councils have Venturing crews or other units councils have Venturing crews or other units that specialize in ARC training.that specialize in ARC training.

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Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used.tell when it is used.

When to Use Heimlich ManeuverWhen to Use Heimlich Maneuver

ChokingChokingConsciousConsciousCan't breathCan't breathMay have hands around neckMay have hands around neckEncourage coughingEncourage coughingNext – hard slaps on backNext – hard slaps on back If no success – use Heimlich maneuverIf no success – use Heimlich maneuver

If breathing in any way, If breathing in any way, don't don't use Heimlichuse Heimlich

Heimlich ManeuverHeimlich Maneuver

1. Have victime stand1. Have victime stand2. Arms around victim at 2. Arms around victim at

waistwaist3. Make a fist, thumb toward 3. Make a fist, thumb toward

victimvictim4. Grab fist with other hand, 4. Grab fist with other hand,

make 4-5 squeeze thrusts make 4-5 squeeze thrusts into abdomen, forcing air into abdomen, forcing air out of lungsout of lungs

5. Repeat until dislodged5. Repeat until dislodged

Questions?Questions?