Power
boating is an enjoyable pastime for millions, but it’s not risk-free. Most of
the fire and burn injury risk involves fuel connections, especially during
refueling operations.
Enough gasoline
vapor could escape from a leaky connection to be ignited by a spark from an
engine, an electrical appliance, match or cigarette lighter. Inspect
connections frequently.
In the tight
confines of a boat, both below and above deck, the sudden explosive ignition
of gasoline vapor can cause a human tragedy. Don’t allow smoking while the
boat is refueling.
Wash thoroughly any
skin exposed to gasoline.
Be sure everyone on
a boat knows where fire extinguishers are kept and how to use them.
(Bridge)Moving from water to land
vehicles, cars can be dangerous even when standing still. What steps can
avert heat-related injury to children in parked cars?
