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Boating safety equipment
Safety equipment designed for a specific purpose are listed
1-10 below and shown in Figures 11.1 and 11.2:
1. A
fire extinguisher
can put out a fire on a small vessel.
2. The
emergency position indicating radio beacon
(EPIRB) is used to locate mariners at sea.
3.
Flares
attract attention if a boat is in difficulties.
4. A
marine radio
sends and receives safety messages as
well as weather forecasts.
5. An
anchor
keeps a boat in position when water is moving
due to tides.
6. A
first aid kit
must be able to fix cuts and bruises, and
relieve sea sickness, headache or sunburn.
7. A
chart
enables sailors to locate their position at sea.
8. The
signalling light
and V sheet attracts attention if the
vessel gets into trouble.
9.
Oars
are used to row the boat if the motor breaks down.
10.
PFD
or
life jacket
(see your state marine safety agency
for up to date regulations)
Snorkelling
Buoyancy vests, wet and stinger suits are just some of the
specific safety equipment used by snorkellers and divers. In
Chapter 8 you will learn a lot more about the skills necessary
for snorkelling and the types of qualifications you need.
Figure 11.1 Some safety equipment
1. What is the second greatest
killer in our country?
2. Draw a pie chart showing
the percentage of people
drowned while swimming,
paddling or wading in 2004.
3. Why should rules such
as no running, no bombs
and no dunking be part of
swimming pool rules?
4. Analyse the differences
between the three types of
PFD.
5. How are marine radios
used in safety situations?
6. Predict three events when
flares could be used.
7. Why do sailors use special
lines at night?
8. Propose two reasons why
you should not ride your
body board or surfboard in
flooded drains.
9. Recommend 5 water safety
principles.
Questions
Use your textbook to
find the answers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Wet Paper
Figure 11.2 Look for level required and
theAustralian StandardsAS 4758 label.
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