SAFETY
SECTION
2
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• Carefully watch children aboard the boat at all times.
• Instruct passengers on the rules for using the swim platform,
boarding ladders and seats. If possible, instruct them to stay
seated at all times while the boat is underway.
Man Overboard Hazard: Always remain seated in the boat
manufacturer’s designated seating arrangement, use handholds
and never block the view of the boat operator while underway. The
boat’s bow, gunwale, transom platform and seat backs are not
intended for use while underway.
• If someone falls overboard, slowly turn the boat around while
keeping an eye on the victim. Ask a passenger to help monitor
the victim. Always STOP THE ENGINE before rescuing a victim
from the water.
• Never put the engine in REVERSE to retrieve a person from the
water. Slowly circle back to the person again if necessary.
Entanglement Hazard: Rotating or moving parts can entangle or
sever body parts.
• Do not wear jewelry, unbuttoned cuffs, ties or loose-fitting
clothing.
• Tie long hair back when working near moving or rotating parts
such as the flywheel or propeller shaft.
• Keep hands, feet and tools away from all moving parts.
• Keep all guards in place when the engine is operating.
• Use caution when working with ski or mooring lines so they do
not become entangled with the propeller.
Exposure Hazard: Wear personal protective equipment, including
appropriate clothing, gloves, work shoes, eye and hearing
protection, as required by the current task.
Control Hazard: Do not operate the boat while you are under the
influence of alcohol or drugs or if feeling ill.
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