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Safety
Part B - Marine Products and Safety of
People* Who Fix Them
Part A talked about safe boating and how you, the mechanic, can help keep it safe for the boater. But what
about you? Mechanics can be hurt while . . .
Servicing boats
Servicing sterndrives
Troubleshooting problems
Testing their work
Some items you'll know . . . others you may not.
When Lifting Engines
If hoist is poor shape . . . or too small for the job
Engine may drop suddenly
Make sure shop aids have extra capacity — and keep them in good repair!
When Running Engine with Engine Compartment Cover Removed
The engine compartment cover is a guard. When you remove the cover / guard to work on the engine,
remember:
Loose clothing (open shirt sleeves, neckties), long hair, jewelry (rings, watches, brace-
lets), hands, arms, belts can be caught by moving belts or spinning pulleys
Handle high voltage ignition components carefully. They can shock you and may cause
you to recoil into moving parts.
Two people working together on a running engine must look out for each other. Never, ever, hit the key to
start the engine before signalling to your partner. (He may be leaning over the engine with his hands on a
belt, or a "hot" electrical part, near the propeller, etc.) Remove the key(s) while working on the engine
to prevent accidental starting.
*Mechanics, technicians, backyard do-it-yourselfers.
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