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BOATER EDUCATION

BOATER EDUCATION. LESSON FIVE. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONS. Boating accidents can be prevented by observing all boating regulations and laws 33% are alcohol related. How can most boating accidents be prevented ? Alcohol is involved in what % of all accidents?. RISK MANAGEMENT.

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BOATER EDUCATION

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  1. BOATER EDUCATION LESSON FIVE

  2. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONS • Boating accidents can be prevented by observing all boating regulations and laws • 33% are alcohol related. • How can most boating accidents be prevented? • Alcohol is involved in what % of all accidents?

  3. RISK MANAGEMENT • RECOGNIZE POTENTIAL INCIDENTS, HAZARDS, ACCIDENTS, AND RECKLESSNESS. • ACCIDENT WARNING SIGNS • WEATHER • RECKLESSNESS • VISIBILITY • ALCOHOL USE • UNSAFE FUELING • IMPROPER USE OR LACK USE OF PFD

  4. TPWD FACTS Recreational boating safety is a primary area of responsibility of Texas game wardens. The most common water safety citations are issued are for: • Not having enough lifejackets on board the boat. • Children younger than 13 not wearing a life jacket.

  5. ALCOHOL USE • Game Wardens and Marine Safety Enforcement Officers enforce the Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) law. A person who either appears to be impaired and/or has a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher while operating a boat can be arrested for BWI. • A person arrested for BWI may be jailed for up to 180 days, be fined as much as $2,000 or both. Additionally, the person's drivers' license may be automatically suspended. • Alcohol plays a role in 50 percent of all boating accidents, according to BOAT US. • Nearly 85% of boating fatality drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.

  6. BOATING ACCIDENTS • A typical boating accident fatality involves: • An open motorboat; • Weekends between the hours of Noon and 7 p.m.; • The victim falling overboard; and • An operator between 26-50 years of age

  7. ACCIDENT, INJURY, FATALITY AND BWI FACTS-TPWD

  8. WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT When involved in a boating accident, the operator is required by Section 31.104 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to: • Render to other persons affected such assistance, as may be practicable and necessary in order to save them from or minimize any danger. • Give his name, address, and identification of his vessel in writing to any person injured and to the owner of any property damaged in the collision, accident, or other casualty.

  9. WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT Also according to Section 31.105  the accident must be reported to the department on or before the expiration of 30 days after the incident. The report should include a full description of the collision, accident, or casualty in accordance with regulations established by the department. • It is the responsibility of each boat operator who is involved in an accident to contact TPWD or your nearest law enforcement agency if the accident: • Results in death; (within 48 hours) or • Injuries to a person requiring medical treatment beyond first aid; or • Causes damage to vessel(s) or property in excess of $2000.00

  10. PERSONAL INJURIES Hypothermia- when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Hypothermia can set in at 77 degrees. What are the stages of hypothermia? • 1-initial shock-occurs in the first 3-5 minutes • 2-short term swim failure occurs in 3-30 following immersion in cold water. • 3-long term immersion sets in after 30 minutes, depending on water temperature. • 4-post immersion collapse occurs during or after rescue.

  11. PERSONAL INJURIES How to help someone with hypothermia: • Remove the victim from the water-call 911 • Prevent further heat loss. Do not take the victims clothes off…cover the victim with a blanket or jacket. • Treat the victim ONLY to your level of training. • If you fall in the water: • Don’t panic • Secure your PFD, and if you are not wearing one PUT IT ON! • Try to re-board your vessel whether it is swamped or capsized. • If you can’t get on board, get in the HELP posture.

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