STEP 1 - IDENTIFY HAZARDS

• Collisions

• Weather/Sea State

• PFD stowed/not worn

• Falls overboard

• Inexperienced operator

• Alcohol

• Collisions Remain alert; Assign and rotate Look-out position

• PFDs Keep throwable PFD within reach; Require crew to wear PFD

• Alcohol “Zero tolerance”; Don’t’ drink and boat

• Falls overboard Non swimmers wear PFD; Practice

man over board drill

HAZARDS CONTROLS

STEP 4 - IMPLEMENT CONTROLS

• Inexperienced operator Take a Safe Boating Course; Learn

“the rules of the road”

• Weather/Sea State Monitor weather conditions

STEP 4 - IMPLEMENT CONTROLS

HAZARDS CONTROLS

STEP 5 - SUPERVISE

Stick to the controls you have implemented. When change occurs, reassess the situation and add the appropriate control.

• Direct supervision - spot checks

> Ensure PFDs are worn

> Monitor changes in weather

> Monitor for sunburn

> Monitor horseplay

• SAFETY TRAINING • DEAD MAN SWITCH • PFD

• NO WAVE/WAKE JUMPING• DO NOT RIDE IN SWIM AREAS• DO NOT EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT• OBSERVE SAFETY RULES

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (PWC)

SCUBA DIVING

Don’t let the risks manage you

Certification

Dive with a buddy

Two-thirds rule

Dive tables

Hand signals